Comparison

Smart Doorbell vs TECO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart Doorbell

Receive instant notifications on your smartphone when visitors press the doorbell or motion is detected. See and speak to guests remotely, and access optional cloud-based video recordings of events.

Highlights
  • Instant visitor and motion alerts
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Remote viewing on demand
  • Cloud-based video recording
  • Manage subscriptions
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Chuango Smart Video Doorbell is an all-new addition to the Chuango smart home portfolio, powered by Chuango's signature form and function as well as ease of use. When someone presses on the bell button or the built-in motion sensor detects movements, you and your family get an instant notification on your smartphones, enabling you to see and speak with your visitor no matter where you are in the house or in the world, anytime of the day. You can also proactively wake up the Chuango doorbell on demand and see what might be happening on your porch or driveway as you wish. Cloud-based Video Recording Optional cloud recording lets you replay, download and share video clips of visitors or motion-triggered events. Statement for the Auto-Renewable Cloud-Based Recording Plans 1. Payment: Auto-renewable subscriptions include “Basic Monthly / Basic Annually / Premium Monthly / Premium Annually”. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. 2. Auto-renewal: Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. 3. Cancel subscription: The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. 4. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. 5. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. http://www.chuango.com/privacypolicy/Terms_and_Conditions.html http://www.chuango.com/privacypolicy/Privacy.html

About

TECO

Access technical information, installation data, and energy savings calculations for specific product lines. This utility helps with VFD sizing and allows users to create product baskets for sales inquiries.

Highlights
  • Technical library access
  • Installation data
  • Virtual slide guide
  • Electrical and mechanical data
  • Energy savings calculator
  • VFD sizing
  • Product basket creation
Features
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This app was built to answer the most commonly asked technical questions about TECO flagship MAXe3 and AFJE product ranges up to 450kW. It contains a technical library, installation data, virtual slide guide, electrical and mechanical data, and an energy savings calculator. It provides VFD sizing to suit a chosen motor and application. Finally, you can also create a product basket and send a direct enquiry to TECO sales.

Screenshots

Smart Doorbell4 screens
TECO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TECO at 5.0 against Smart Doorbell's 2.5. TECO also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Smart Doorbell's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Doorbell sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TECO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TECO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Doorbell ships an update every 4 months, TECO every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Smart Doorbell versus TECO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart DoorbellTECO
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChuango Security Technology CorporationTeco Australia PTY LTD

Customer experience

Smart Doorbell

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

TECO

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart Doorbell

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Basic Annually$29.991 Year
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  • Premium Annually$69.991 Year
None

TECO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Doorbell free?
Smart Doorbell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TECO free?
TECO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart Doorbell or TECO?
TECO is rated higher. Smart Doorbell averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TECO averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Smart Doorbell or TECO have ads?
Neither Smart Doorbell nor TECO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Doorbell or TECO?
Smart Doorbell ships an update every 4 months, and TECO every 12 months. Most recently, Smart Doorbell was updated on October 4, 2026 and TECO on October 3, 2026.

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