Comparison

KOWA SMART vs VMS

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

Head to head

About

KOWA SMART

Features

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KOWA SMART is a remote video management software. We can easily monitor and manage the remote videos with this application. KOWA SMART it is customized for home devices which can meet maximum requirements of customers with the simple operating steps. 1.New interface brings you a new visual feeling. 2.The simplified operation gives you an ultimate experience. 3.The user accounts and the device are bound each other. It improves the security and protects privacy. 4.New device sharing function. Just scan the code, let your friends and family share the device with you.

About

VMS

Features

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VMS-Mobile is a mobile software of management platform VMS Enterprise. It can not only connect the local LAN and remote server, but also provide versatile functions including real-time preview, video playback, video download and storage, event viewing and action linkage, realizing the supporting functions of the lite video management platform for remote viewing on mobile terminal. Key Features: 1. Support to connect to VMS Enterprise System 2. Support Live View and Playback cameras 3. Support VMS Layout and Group functions 4. Support 0.5X/1X/2X/4X/8X/16X speed adjustable playback 5. Support PTZ operations including preset, patrol and pattern 6. Support Two-Way Audio 7. Support to send Client Trigger to Trigger Event Rules 8. Support 4-CH Synchronous or Asynchronous Playback 9. Support 4-CH Split Playback 10. Support to receive Event Messages from VMS Enterprise 11. Support File management

Screenshots

KOWA SMART3 screens

VMS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KOWA SMART at 7.0 against VMS's 12.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KOWA SMART ships an update every 4 months, VMS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

KOWA SMART versus VMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	KOWA SMART	VMS
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 3 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	7.0 — better	12.0
Further details — not scored
Size	44 MB	86 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Shenzhen Jovision Technology Co., Ltd	FRS GmbH & Co. KG

In-app purchases

None

KOWA SMART

No in-app purchases

None

VMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KOWA SMART free?

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

Is VMS free?

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

Do KOWA SMART or VMS have ads?

Neither KOWA SMART nor VMS shows ads.

Which is updated more often, KOWA SMART or VMS?

KOWA SMART ships an update every 4 months, and VMS every 3 months. Most recently, KOWA SMART was updated on October 20, 2026 and VMS on October 10, 2026.