Comparison

IP Link vs iSmartView

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

Head to head
About

IP Link

Monitor and manage your battery-powered IP camera remotely from your smartphone. View live streams, access recorded footage, and adjust camera settings like motion detection sensitivity and notifications.

Highlights
  • Watch live camera view
  • Access recorded videos
  • Control multiple cameras
  • Adjust motion detection
  • Enable push notifications
  • Manage battery level
Features
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Control your battery camera with IP Link app, watch live view and recorded videos from your smartphone. The IP Link application is the dedicated tool to: - activate your camera from the corresponding range (using the QRCode which is located on the camera) - watch, set and control several cameras at the same time for an easier experience - adjust the parameters of your camera (set the luminosity, sensibility of the motion detection, enable push notifications with remote access to recorded videos, manage battery level ...) - keep an eye on your premises - listen and talk remotely through your camera Compatible model: Avidsen battery IP camera reference 123985

About

iSmartView

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*Remote Monitoring: iSmartView App allows users to remotely view security camera real-time footage at home through a smartphone or tablet. This allows users to monitor what is going on in their homes / office at any time, no matter where they are. *Instant Notification: When the IP camera / smart home device detects abnormal activity or triggers preset alarm, App will immediately send notifications to the user. This enables users to immediately know what is going on in their home and take appropriate action. *Cloud Storage: iSmartView App provides a more secure cloud storage subscription service. Users can upload videos to the cloud for access and sharing anytime and anywhere, and prevent data loss due to loss or damage of local storage devices. *Share with Family: Multiple devices can be added at the same time, just one-tap easily connecting to share with family members, iSmartView cloud storage on Amazon server in Singapore, safe and reliable, protects privacy.

Screenshots

IP Link4 screens
iSmartView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IP Link at 9.0 against iSmartView's 13.0. 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

IP Link ships an update every 7 months, iSmartView every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
IP Link versus iSmartView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP LinkiSmartView
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB196 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAvidsen FranceARMORVIEW LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

IP Link

No in-app purchases

None

iSmartView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP Link free?
IP Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iSmartView free?
iSmartView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IP Link or iSmartView have ads?
Neither IP Link nor iSmartView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Link or iSmartView?
IP Link ships an update every 7 months, and iSmartView every 13 months. Most recently, IP Link was updated on October 8, 2026 and iSmartView on October 4, 2026.

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