# E vs Swann Security

The clearest difference is rating: Swann Security at 4.7 against E's 2.7. Swann Security also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (26% vs 0%). E's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swann Security sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. E asks for nothing beyond the download.

Swann Security holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swann Security has 75K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of E's written reviews are positive against 26% of Swann Security's.

E ships an update every 9 months, Swann Security every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | E | Swann Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-app/id1333995001/reviews) | **[4.7 (75K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swann-security/id1453620213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **75K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **25.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#113** |
| Size | 108 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gema Switzerland GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1333995000) | [Swann Communications Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/416404343) |

## What reviewers say

### E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-app/id1333995001)

Control and monitor Gema OptiStar 4.0 electrostatic coating equipment in real time. View and adjust coating parameters, track productivity data, and manage equipment configuration. Includes automated firmware updates and diagnostic reporting.

**Highlights:** Real-time equipment control, Coating parameter adjustment, Productivity data monitoring, Data export to PDF, Maintenance countdown timers, Automated firmware updates, Diagnostic data retrieval

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Swann Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swann-security/id1453620213)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Manage your wired and wireless security systems from a single application. View live feeds from compatible Wi-Fi cameras and DVR/NVR series. Stay connected to your home or business security from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Unified control of security systems, Seamless integration of wired and wireless solutions, Live viewing of Wi-Fi cameras, Compatibility with DVR and NVR series, Remote access to security feeds

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential | $1.99 | per month |
| Extra | $4.99 | per month |
| ActiveResponse | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Video | $19.99 | per month |
| Extra | $49.99 | per year |
| ActiveResponse | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $129.99 | per year |
| Pro | $149.99 | per year |
| Pro Video | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy installation
- 🔒 Good camera quality
- 👍 Reliable system when working
- 👍 Useful app features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
- 🔍 Slow live view and playback
- 🔍 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 🔍 Poor motion detection and false alerts
- 🔋 Poor battery life on wireless cameras

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inability to download/save recorded videos
- Inconsistent time/date stamps on recordings

**Requested features**

- Allow more camera and settings control from app
- Improve playback functionality and organization
- Add option to continuously record instead of motion-based
- Integrate with smart home platforms like Google/Alexa


## Frequently asked questions

### Is E free?

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

### Is Swann Security free?

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

### Which has better reviews, E or Swann Security?

Swann Security is rated higher. E averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Swann Security averages 4.7 from 75K ratings.

### Do E or Swann Security have ads?

Neither E nor Swann Security shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, E or Swann Security?

E ships an update every 9 months, and Swann Security every 3 weeks. Most recently, E was updated on October 5, 2026 and Swann Security on October 14, 2026.

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