# CloudEdge vs Zosi Smart

The clearest difference is rating: Zosi Smart at 4.5 against CloudEdge's 4.3. CloudEdge's advantage is chart position (#95 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CloudEdge sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Zosi Smart sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zosi Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21K and 20K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of CloudEdge's written reviews are positive against 66% of Zosi Smart's.

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, Zosi Smart fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudEdge | Zosi Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudedge/id1294635090/reviews) | **[4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zosi-smart/id1355964934/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 20K |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **66.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 315 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou MEARI Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429482772) | [ZOSI Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116000986) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudEdge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudedge/id1294635090)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Monitor your home or business with live video streaming and playback. Receive instant motion detection alerts for enhanced security. Share video footage easily with family or colleagues, ensuring peace of mind wherever you are.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Playback image checking, Motion detection alerts, Instant push notifications, Video image sharing, Time and message reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One cam for 30 days AI Service | $1.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 1 Device | $1.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 3 Days | $2.99 | per month |
| One Camera for 30 days Cloud | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 7 Days | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-as-1-c | $6.99 | per month |
| Cloud SUB Event 2 Device | $7.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-as-1-c | $8.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-1-duov4 | $8.99 | per month |
| Event One Month 3 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Month 3 Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event One Month 7 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event One Quarter 3 Days | $7.99 | one-time |
| Data 200G One Month Dis. US | $12.99 | one-time |
| One Camera AI Service Year | $19.99 | one-time |
| Data Unlimited Month US Dis. | $20.99 | one-time |
| Event One Year 3 Days | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Year Event 1 Device | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy installation
- 👍 Clear image quality
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 💡 Solar panel option for battery life
- 👍 User-friendly app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications and motion detection
- 🔋 Battery life issues
- 🔒 Can't have multiple users logged in at once
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Delayed video playback and buffering issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras going offline randomly
- App signing users out unexpectedly
- Firmware update issues
- Inconsistent motion detection and recording

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust motion detection sensitivity
- Option to disable motion alerts while keeping recording
- Faster and more reliable notifications
- Improved video playback controls (timeline, fast forward, rewind)
- Support for multiple user accounts


### Zosi Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zosi-smart/id1355964934)

Remotely manage your security cameras from anywhere. Receive instant alarm notifications and monitor your property for enhanced safety and peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Remote camera management, Anytime, anywhere access, Property and personal safety monitoring, Alarm push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30-days-experience | $0.29 | one-time |
| 1-Month Cloud Plan | $5.39 | one-time |
| 1-Month Cloud Plan | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1-Month Cloud Plan | $7.19 | one-time |
| 1-Month Cloud Plan | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1-Month Cloud Plan | $10.99 | one-time |
| 1-Month Cloud Plan | $13.99 | one-time |
| 1-Month Cloud + AI Pro Plan | $18.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year Cloud Plan | $43.49 | one-time |
| 1-Year Cloud Plan | $53.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year Cloud Plan | $73.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year Cloud Plan | $103.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year Cloud Plan | $132.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year Cloud + AI Pro Plan | $189.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📷 Great camera quality
- 💰 Affordable and good value
- 🔍 Easy to install and set up
- 🔌 Reliable and well-made
- 🔓 No monthly fees

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent issues
- 🕰️ Playback and loading problems
- 🔍 Limited camera control options
- 🔌 Connectivity and reliability concerns
- 🤖 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Inconsistent camera connectivity
- Inaccurate time stamps on recordings
- Notifications not working reliably
- Compatibility issues with newer devices/OS

**Requested features**

- Ability to set motion detection zones per camera
- Option to stream all cameras simultaneously
- Faster and more responsive app
- Improved playback and timeline scrubbing
- Apple TV app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudEdge free?

CloudEdge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Zosi Smart free?

Zosi Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CloudEdge or Zosi Smart?

Zosi Smart is rated higher. CloudEdge averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Zosi Smart averages 4.5 from 20K ratings.

### Do CloudEdge or Zosi Smart have ads?

Neither CloudEdge nor Zosi Smart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudEdge or Zosi Smart?

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, and Zosi Smart fortnightly. Most recently, CloudEdge was updated on October 31, 2026 and Zosi Smart on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*