# DVC Connect vs iSmart DV2

The clearest difference is rating: DVC Connect at 5.0 against iSmart DV2's 4.1. iSmart DV2's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 1) and review sentiment (24% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DVC Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSmart DV2 has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of DVC Connect's written reviews are positive against 24% of iSmart DV2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DVC Connect ships an update every 5 months, iSmart DV2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DVC Connect | iSmart DV2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvc-connect/id1453670318/reviews)** | [4.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismart-dv2/id1534659856/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **24.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 119 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alarm automatika d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150325392) | [iCatch Technology Inc.,](https://appshunter.io/developer/785138891) |

## What reviewers say

### DVC Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvc-connect/id1453670318)

Monitor your DVC recorders remotely with live camera feeds, local SD card recording, and event-triggered alerts. View recorded footage, receive notifications for motion detection and alarms, and manage PTZ functions.

**Highlights:** Live camera viewing, Local SD card recording, Event-triggered push notifications, Video analytics alerts, Remote viewing up to 30 days, PTZ function control, Image quality adjustment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### iSmart DV2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismart-dv2/id1534659856)

Control your iCatch Single Board Camera remotely. Stream live video, capture photos and videos, and manage camera settings. Download and share your media easily.

**Highlights:** Live streaming preview, Trigger photo and video capture, Burst shot and delay capture, Adjust video quality and image size, Manage camera settings (white balance, SSID), Format SD card and manage files, Playback and download media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good camera quality
- 💡 Useful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Camera turns off unexpectedly
- 🐛 Unable to read SD card
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Camera disconnects from app
- Unable to download media files
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Improve WiFi connectivity
- Add more camera settings and controls
- Allow direct photo/video transfer to mobile device
- Enhance user interface and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DVC Connect free?

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

### Is iSmart DV2 free?

iSmart DV2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DVC Connect or iSmart DV2?

DVC Connect is rated higher. DVC Connect averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while iSmart DV2 averages 4.1 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do DVC Connect or iSmart DV2 have ads?

Neither DVC Connect nor iSmart DV2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DVC Connect or iSmart DV2?

DVC Connect ships an update every 5 months, and iSmart DV2 monthly. Most recently, DVC Connect was updated on November 2, 2026 and iSmart DV2 on November 3, 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.*