# V3 View vs Smart Endoscope

The clearest difference is review sentiment: V3 View at 100% against Smart Endoscope's 46%. V3 View also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Smart Endoscope's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (625 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Endoscope sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. V3 View asks for nothing beyond the download.

V3 View holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Endoscope has 625 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of V3 View's written reviews are positive against 46% of Smart Endoscope's.

V3 View ships an update every 7 months, Smart Endoscope fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V3 View | Smart Endoscope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v3-view/id1446614329/reviews)** | [3.8 (625 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-endoscope/id1540023976/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **625** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 46.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gradient Lens Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446614328) | [Grus IoT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694634756) |

## What reviewers say

### V3 View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v3-view/id1446614329)

This app mirrors your device's screen to display live video from a compatible borescope. You can capture still images and record video of inspections, saving them directly to your photo library for easy sharing.

**Highlights:** View live borescope video stream, Capture snapshots, Record video stream, Save media to iOS Photos, Easy sharing of captured content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Endoscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-endoscope/id1540023976)

Connect select otoscopes and borescopes to your mobile device to capture photos and record videos. This app provides control over your connected device, allowing you to save captured media directly to your phone. Camera permissions are required for photo and video functionality.

**Highlights:** Connects to select otoscopes and borescopes, Control device via mobile, Take photos, Record videos, Save captured media

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartEndoscope Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SmartEndoscope Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Activation Code | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Excellent image quality
- 🚑 Helpful for medical purposes
- 💡 Useful for home diagnostics
- 🔍 Clear and detailed visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔌 Compatibility problems with newer devices
- 🔍 Image quality deterioration over time
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns
- 🔧 Difficult setup process

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent update
- Inability to connect device to app
- Saved photos/videos not accessible
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Activation code issues

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth connectivity option
- Improved app stability
- More device compatibility
- Better customer support
- Easier setup and pairing process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V3 View free?

V3 View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Endoscope free?

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

### Which has better reviews, V3 View or Smart Endoscope?

V3 View is rated higher. V3 View averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Smart Endoscope averages 3.8 from 625 ratings.

### Do V3 View or Smart Endoscope have ads?

Neither V3 View nor Smart Endoscope shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, V3 View or Smart Endoscope?

V3 View ships an update every 7 months, and Smart Endoscope fortnightly. Most recently, V3 View was updated on September 28, 2026 and Smart Endoscope on October 15, 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.*