Soliom vs DREO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Soliom
This app connects to a solar-powered video doorbell, offering live 1080P HD viewing and two-way audio. It features motion detection with optional push alerts and is built to be weather-proof.
- Solar-powered video doorbell integration
- Live 1080P HD video streaming
- Two-way audio communication
- PIR motion detection
- IP65 weather-proof design
- Snapshot functionality
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Truly Wireless Solar-Power Integrated Video Doorbell APP Main Features: -World's first solar powered video doorbell -Live view 1080P H.264 -Snap shot -IP 65 weather proof -Two-Way audio -PIR motion detection and push alarm optional
DREO
Control all your smart devices from one place with this intuitive app. Enjoy top-tier cloud security and smart remote features for a simpler, more secure living experience.
- Unified device management
- Top-tier cloud security
- Smart remote operations
- Intuitive user interface
- Home and office device control
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"At DREO, innovation meets convenience. The DREO Home App is your gateway to a seamless and intuitive smart living experience, powered by state-of-the-art IoT technology. We are dedicated to enhancing your life with solutions that are smarter, simpler, and more secure. Why Choose the DREO Home App? - Unified Control: Manage all your smart devices—whether at home or in the office—effortlessly through a single app. - Top-Tier Cloud Security: Enjoy the ultimate peace of mind with top-notch security for your smart devices and data. - Smart Remote Features: Gain control, simplify daily tasks, and enjoy the convenience of intelligent remote operations. - Streamlined Interface: Forget lengthy manuals—the app’s intuitive design puts control at your fingertips."
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DREO at 87% against Soliom's 13%. DREO also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (46K vs 64). Soliom's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DREO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DREO has 46K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Soliom's written reviews are positive against 87% of DREO's.
Soliom ships an update monthly, DREO every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Soliom | DREO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (64 ratings) | 4.9 (46K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | 86.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 64 | 46K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #161 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 正 李 | HESUNG INNOVATION LIMITED |
Customer experience
Soliom
DREO
User reviews
Soliom
From 64 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Good hardware quality
- 💡 Solar charging feature
- 💡 Live view functionality
- 👍 Low cost, no service fee
Room to improve
- 🐛 App is buggy and unstable
- 🐛 Playback is difficult/impossible
- 🐛 Notifications are unreliable/non-existent
- 🐛 Cannot turn off notification sounds
- 🐛 Poor customer support
DREO
From 46K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Excellent app performance
- 🔌 Seamless integration with smart devices
- 🔧 Responsive customer support
- 💡 Innovative features like remote control and voice commands
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔌 Inconsistent temperature readings
- 🔧 Missing advanced customization options
- 💡 Lack of HomeKit and Siri integration
Bugs and requests
Soliom
Reported bugs
24 issues- Playback slider never works
- Cannot view anything on SD cards from app
- Notifications stopped working (iOS 14.2+)
- App asks for password repeatedly
- Motion detection is laggy/slow
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- App is unusable for live monitoring only
- Cannot change WIFI network (only 2.4g)
- App is useless since last update
- Camera will not save videos to cloud
- Bug in settings causing 'Recording Mode: Disabled'
- Cannot connect to WiFi
- App freezes or buffers in settings
- App connects to camera inconsistently
- Cloud recordings are only 8 seconds
- SD card does not record
- Constant buzzing/notifications even when off
- App glitches and turns off camera
- App has references to 'ubell'
- Chime unpaired itself
- Buttons at bottom of app require multiple taps
- App crashes or is unstable
- Camera doesn't detect motion when user is in front
- App requires QR code for re-installation after deletion
- App does not ask for confirmation before deleting device
Requested features
11 requests- Fix playback functionality
- Improve notification reliability
- Add option to turn off notification sounds
- Improve app UI and smoothness
- Add feature to delete videos/pictures
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- Allow continuous recording
- Improve motion detection sensitivity/area selection
- Add LED light to doorbell
- Allow editing of notification messages
- Add zoom functionality
- Make app support available in English
DREO
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes after recent update
- Inability to retain device settings after power cycle
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to set temperature-based automation
- Improve widget functionality
- Introduce more personalization options
- Enhance accessibility for screen readers
In-app purchases
Soliom
No in-app purchases
DREO
No in-app purchases
