Comparison

VicoHome vs DDLock

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

Head to head
About

VicoHome

Monitor your home security remotely with live video streaming and two-way audio. Receive instant motion alerts and customize notifications for specific events. Share access with family members for enhanced peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Live video monitoring
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Multiple user access
  • Extended cloud storage
  • Smart push notifications (person, vehicle, pet detection)
  • Activity zone customization
Features
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Introducing VicoHome, the smart home camera app designed to bring peace of mind directly to your fingertips. With VicoHome, effortlessly monitor your property from anywhere, anytime. Keep an eye on what matters with live video and greet visitors with Two-Way Talk. Receive instant notifications for any detected motion, so important moments never slip by unnoticed. With the convenience of multiple-user access, keeping your family in the loop has never been easier. 【VicoHome Awareness Service】 Elevate your security with the VicoHome Awareness Subscription to unlock next-level features: 1. Extra Cloud Storage: Gain access to up to 60 days of recording history, ensuring you never miss a moment. 2. Smart Push: Benefit from alerts for person, vehicle, package, and pet detection, allowing you to concentrate on the notifications that truly matter. 3. Activity Zone: Customize and filter alerts by setting up specific activity zones, reducing unnecessary notifications and enhancing your focus on key areas. 【Details of the Awareness Service】 Awareness Gen2 Single Plan ( Subscribe monthly) Awareness Gen2 Single Plan ( Subscribe annually) Awareness Gen2 Unlimited Plan (Subscribe monthly) Awareness Gen2 Unlimited Plan (Subscribe annually) 【Subscription Guidelines】 Cancel auto renewal: Please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours prior to the expiration time of your subscription. Renewal: iTunes account will be charged automatically within 24 hours prior to the expiration time of your subscription. If the renewal is successful, the subscription will be extended by one subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://api-us.vicoo.tech/management/app-files/vicoo/privacy-policy/en/index.html Awareness Service Agreement: https://api-us.vicoo.tech/management/app-files/vicoo/awareness-service-agreement/en/index.html Continuous Subscription Service Agreement: https://api-us.vicoo.tech/management/app-files/vicoo/continuous-subscription-service-agreement/en/index.html

About

DDLock

Unlock your doors using your smartphone, eliminating the need for physical keys. This app offers a more convenient and modern way to manage access to your locks.

Highlights
  • Unlock with smartphone
  • Eliminates physical keys
  • Convenient lock access
  • Modern security solution
Features
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Using the mobile phone to unlock the lock reduces the inconvenience of the user passing the entity key, and makes the lock more and more convenient to use

Screenshots

VicoHome4 screens
DDLock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VicoHome at 4.9 against DDLock's 2.8. VicoHome also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (115K vs 105). DDLock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 26) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. VicoHome sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DDLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VicoHome holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VicoHome has 115K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of VicoHome's written reviews are positive against 20% of DDLock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VicoHome ships an update every 2 weeks, DDLock every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
VicoHome versus DDLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVicoHomeDDLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (115K ratings) — better2.8 (105 ratings)
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings115K — better105
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB407 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPHOTON SAIL TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.Shenzhen Kaadas Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

VicoHome

All ratings113,774 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews1,455 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral9.3%
Negative55.1%

DDLock

All ratings99 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral17.2%
Negative46.5%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral27.3%
Negative52.7%

Bugs and requests

VicoHome

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cameras going offline after firmware updates
  • Inability to delete video thumbnails
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Subscription changes without notice

Requested features

6 requests
  • Longer recording duration
  • Continuous 24/7 recording option
  • Ability to share cameras with multiple users
  • Improved motion detection and customizable zones
  • Fast forward/rewind for recorded videos
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  • Integration with smart home platforms

DDLock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

22 purchases

VicoHome

Subscriptions18
  • Basic(Subscribe Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Basic Plan(1 device, monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Plus(Subscribe Monthly)1 Month trial$4.491 Month
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  • Gen2 Single Plan(monthly)1 Month trial$4.491 Month
  • Gen2 Single Plan(monthly)$4.491 Month
  • Gen2 Single Plan(monthly)7 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • Gen3 Single-Device Plan (Monthly)1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Pro(Subscribe Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • Individual Premium Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Gen2 Two-device Plan(monthly)1 Month trial$8.951 Month
  • Gen2 Unlimited Plan(monthly)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Basic(Subscribe Annually)$31.991 Year
  • Plus (Annual)$39.991 Year
  • Gen2 Single Plan(annually)1 Month trial$47.491 Year
  • Gen2 Single Cam Plan (Annual)1 Year trial2 variants$47.491 Year
  • Gen2 Single Plan(annually)7 Days trial$47.491 Year
  • Plus(Subscribe Annually)$48.491 Year
  • Gen2 Unlimited Plan(annually)1 Month trial$105.991 Year
One-time4
  • VicoHome Basic(1m)$2.99
  • VicoHome Plus(3m)$12.99
  • VicoHome Basic(12m)$31.99
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  • VicoHome Plus(12m)$49.99
None

DDLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VicoHome free?
VicoHome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DDLock free?
DDLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VicoHome or DDLock?
VicoHome is rated higher. VicoHome averages 4.9 out of 5 from 115K ratings, while DDLock averages 2.8 from 105 ratings.
Do VicoHome or DDLock have ads?
VicoHome shows ads; DDLock does not.
Which is updated more often, VicoHome or DDLock?
VicoHome ships an update every 2 weeks, and DDLock every 4 months. Most recently, VicoHome was updated on October 28, 2026 and DDLock on October 25, 2026.

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