eSmartLock vs WeiView
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eSmartLock
Control your smart locks remotely and eliminate the need for traditional keys. This app offers a convenient way to manage access and avoid the hassle of lost keys.
- Smart lock mobile client
- Keyless entry
- Remote lock control
- Eliminate traditional keys
- Avoid lost key hassle
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eSmartLock is a smart lock mobile client software, which is close to life. Get rid of the constraints of traditional keys and avoid the hassle of losing keys.
WeiView
Connect to beauty instruments or otoscope tools via WiFi to view and record cleaning processes in real-time. Save moments with pictures and videos for before-and-after comparisons.
- Real-time viewing of cleaning processes
- Record cleaning moments
- Take pictures and videos
- Album for before/after comparison
- WiFi connectivity to devices
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This application is a software used with beauty instruments or otoscope tools to connect to the device via WiFi. You can do the following operations with the software: 1. Watch the cleaning process of the beauty instrument at close range in real time on the mobile phone; 2. Record the cleaning moment, you can take pictures, videos and other operations; 3. For comparison before and after operation, the album can be used to play back the saved photos and videos.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WeiView at 3.1 against eSmartLock's 2.3. WeiView also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (63% vs 32%). eSmartLock's advantage is ratings volume (159 vs 26). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. eSmartLock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. WeiView asks for nothing beyond the download.
WeiView holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eSmartLock has 159 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of eSmartLock's written reviews are positive against 63% of WeiView's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eSmartLock | WeiView |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (159 ratings) | 3.1 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.8% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 159 — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Elink Smart Co., Ltd. | 洪 郑 |
Customer experience
eSmartLock
WeiView
Bugs and requests
eSmartLock
Reported bugs
19 issues- Cannot complete registration - password validation fails
- App won't accept valid passwords meeting stated requirements
- Bluetooth disconnects within seconds of connection
- Lock icon displays incorrect state (always shows unlocked)
- Fingerprint reader fails to save or update fingerprints
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- App loses connection to lock randomly
- User management section disappears from app
- Cards stop working after app download
- Card reconnection function doesn't work
- Watch app stays in 'connecting' state indefinitely
- App won't load past opening screen
- Fingerprint placement sensitivity too strict
- Power-saving mode popup appears in Chinese despite English selection
- Cannot create new user accounts
- Password reset and account recovery broken
- Logout doesn't clear stored credentials
- Keyboard input issues in password/security question fields
- Bluetooth pairing fails after initial setup
- Lock won't recognize fingerprints in rain or when wet
Requested features
12 requests- Apple Watch standalone app without phone requirement
- Widget integration for quick access
- Apple Home integration
- Single-button unlock without opening app
- Account password reset functionality
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- Battery level indicator in app
- Ability to keep door unlocked without complex scheduling
- Remote access to activity logs without physical lock
- Improved Bluetooth range
- QR code sharing for easy user addition
- Account sharing between family members
- Siri control on Apple Watch
WeiView
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
eSmartLock
- Cloud Storage 30-day (7)$1.99
- Cloud Storage 180-day (7)$6.99
- Cloud Storage 360-day (7)$9.99
WeiView
No in-app purchases
