# CloudEdge vs littlelf smart

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CloudEdge at 65% against littlelf smart's 27%. CloudEdge also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#79 vs unranked). littlelf smart's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 21). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CloudEdge sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. littlelf smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

littlelf smart holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21K and 14K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of CloudEdge's written reviews are positive against 27% of littlelf smart's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, littlelf smart every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudEdge | littlelf smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudedge/id1294635090/reviews) | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/littlelf-smart/id1403309262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | **64.6% of reviews** | 27.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#79** | — |
| Size | 314 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou MEARI Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429482772) | [shenzhen skyline Investment Cmi Holdings co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255452450) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudEdge

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

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Access real-time video feeds and playback recordings from your home or business. Receive instant motion detection alerts for enhanced security. Stay connected to your property and loved ones from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Real-time video streaming, Playback recording access, Motion detection alerts, Time and message reminders, Video image sharing

**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


### littlelf smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/littlelf-smart/id1403309262)

This app allows you to remotely monitor your home with a 3D panoramic navigation camera. It facilitates closer family connections by enabling constant online presence and offers high-quality image capture with a nearly 360-degree rotating angle for comprehensive coverage and privacy control.

**Highlights:** 3D panoramic navigation, Remote home monitoring, High-quality image, Nearly 360-degree rotation, Privacy control, Family connection

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great picture quality
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 🔒 Good security features
- 💡 Useful for monitoring pets/elderly
- 👍 Convenient remote access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
- 🔋 Frequent need to reset/reboot
- 👎 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Camera going offline randomly
- Video feed freezing or lagging
- Notifications not working as expected
- SD card recording issues
- App crashes and bugs

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved motion/sound detection algorithms
- Better video playback controls
- Ability to export footage
- Integration with smart home platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudEdge free?

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

### Is littlelf smart free?

littlelf smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CloudEdge or littlelf smart?

littlelf smart is rated higher. CloudEdge averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while littlelf smart averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.

### Do CloudEdge or littlelf smart have ads?

Neither CloudEdge nor littlelf smart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudEdge or littlelf smart?

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, and littlelf smart every 3 months. Most recently, CloudEdge was updated on September 25, 2026 and littlelf smart on September 24, 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.*