Comparison

HBEye vs G.Smart 4.0

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

Head to head

About

HBEye

This utility allows users to view and control video feeds remotely. It supports P2P network penetration, direct IP/domain connections, and offers features like multi-channel switching, screenshots, and remote playback.

Highlights

WIFI and GPRS video viewing
P2P network penetration
IP and domain direct connection
Multi-channel switching
Screenshots and video recording
PTZ control (focus, zoom, iris)
Remote playback

Features

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1, the software allows the user to carry over WIFI and GPRS video viewing; 2, the software supports P2P penetrate the network function, two-dimensional code scanning capabilities; 3, the software supports IP and domain direct connection feature. 4, the software supports single or four player, multi-channel switching, screenshots, videos; 5, the software supports ptz up and down, left and right, focus, zoom and iris control and other functions; 6, the software supports remote playback function; 7, the software supports Remote Network remote control function; 8, the software supports local image and local video viewing.

About

G.Smart 4.0

Features

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1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices

Screenshots

HBEye3 screens

G.Smart 4.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HBEye at every 4 months against G.Smart 4.0's every 20 months. HBEye also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

HBEye ships an update every 4 months, G.Smart 4.0 every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

HBEye versus G.Smart 4.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HBEye	G.Smart 4.0
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	33.3% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 4 months — better	Every 20 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	9.0 — better	11.0
Further details — not scored
Size	87 MB	173 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Shanze	Garen Automacao SA

In-app purchases

None

HBEye

No in-app purchases

None

G.Smart 4.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HBEye free?

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

Is G.Smart 4.0 free?

G.Smart 4.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do HBEye or G.Smart 4.0 have ads?

Neither HBEye nor G.Smart 4.0 shows ads.

Which is updated more often, HBEye or G.Smart 4.0?

HBEye ships an update every 4 months, and G.Smart 4.0 every 20 months. Most recently, HBEye was updated on October 5, 2026 and G.Smart 4.0 on October 8, 2026.