Time vs Ai SmartCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Time
Control Afidus Time-Lapse cameras with multiple recording modes and detailed parameter settings. Features include a time-lapse calculator, image alignment, and automatic video generation for instant sharing.
- Multiple recording modes (PIR, Stop Motion, Time Lapse, Hybrid, Video Lapse)
- Detailed parameter settings (FPS, Interval, Resolution, etc.)
- Lens zoom and focus control
- Time lapse calculator
- Automatic video generation
- Instant video sharing
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This APP aims to control Afidus Time-Lapse camera series ATL-200/ATL-201/ATL-200S/ATL-201S. Please visit www.afidus.com for more information about camera. Features: * 5 recording mode: PIR / Stop Motion / Time Lapse / Hybrid / Video Lapse(PIR & Hybrid is ATL-200/ATL-200S only) * Setting parameters: FPS, Interval, Quality, Scene, Resolution, Aspect Ratio, Exposure, White balance, Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, HDR * Lens Zoom & Focus(ATL-200/ATL-20S only) * Time lapse calculator * Image Alignment * Video generation automatically * Video sharing on internet instantly * Making video by snapshot
Ai SmartCam
This wireless surveillance camera system offers robust anti-interference and extended transmission range. It supports multiple cameras and allows for scheduled recording with motion detection capabilities.
- FHSS wireless technology
- Connect up to 4 cameras
- Record video to 4 separate files
- Motion detection
- Schedule recording
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Ai SmartCam is FHSS(Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) wireless surveillance camera with DVR function. FHSS system has strong anti-interference technology and longer transmission distance. FHSS is paired system which has transmitter and receiver portion. Features: - Transmitter side can connect up to 4 cameras - Receiver side can record video up to 4 separated files - Receiver has LCD panel display (optional) - Motion detect - Schedule recording on Receiver
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Time at 50% against Ai SmartCam's 0%. Time also leads on rating (3.5 vs 1.2). Ai SmartCam's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Time holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Time's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ai SmartCam's.
Time ships an update every 2 months, Ai SmartCam every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Time | Ai SmartCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (21 ratings) — better | 1.2 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Afidus Ltd. | WHIPIN LUE |
Customer experience
Time
Ai SmartCam
In-app purchases
Time
No in-app purchases
Ai SmartCam
No in-app purchases
