# IVY Smart vs Psync

The clearest difference is rating: IVY Smart at 4.8 against Psync's 3.8. IVY Smart also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and review sentiment (60% vs 44%). Psync's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Psync sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. IVY Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

IVY Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IVY Smart has 361 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of IVY Smart's written reviews are positive against 44% of Psync's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IVY Smart | Psync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (361 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivy-smart/id1477587582/reviews)** | [3.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psync-capture-sync-share/id6462118350/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **361** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 307 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IVYIOT H.K. LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477587581) | [Psync Labs, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702849209) |

## What reviewers say

### IVY Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivy-smart/id1477587582)

Monitor your home, children, and pets remotely with this smart home application. It allows you to keep an eye on your living space from anywhere, ensuring peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Remote home monitoring, Child monitoring, Pet monitoring, Anytime, anywhere access, Smart home integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Psync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psync-capture-sync-share/id6462118350)

Stay connected with loved ones and pets through a live, high-definition video feed. Relive precious memories with real-time capture and AI-powered object identification. Manage multiple cameras and customize alerts for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Full-screen HD live view, Real-time moment capture, Multi-camera control, AI object identification, Customizable alerts, Emotional connection with family

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ViewSay™ - Monthly(1 device) | $0.99 | per month |
| ViewSay™ - Monthly(2 devices) | $1.95 | per month |
| ViewSay™ - Monthly(3 devices) | $2.90 | per month |
| ViewSay™ - Monthly(4 devices) | $3.90 | per month |
| ViewSay™ - Monthly(5 devices) | $4.90 | per month |
| ViewSay 1 Month(1 device) | $0.99 | one-time |
| ViewSay™ - 1 Month(1 device) | $0.99 | one-time |
| ViewSay 1 Month(2 devices) | $1.95 | one-time |
| ViewSay™ - 1 Month(2 devices) | $1.95 | one-time |
| ViewSay™ - 1 Month(3 devices) | $2.90 | one-time |
| ViewSay 1 Month(4 devices) | $3.90 | one-time |
| ViewSay™ - 1 Month(5 devices) | $4.90 | one-time |
| ViewSay 1 Month(5 devices) | $4.90 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IVY Smart free?

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

### Is Psync free?

Psync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IVY Smart or Psync?

IVY Smart is rated higher. IVY Smart averages 4.8 out of 5 from 361 ratings, while Psync averages 3.8 from 22 ratings.

### Do IVY Smart or Psync have ads?

IVY Smart shows ads; Psync does not.

### Which is updated more often, IVY Smart or Psync?

IVY Smart ships an update monthly, and Psync monthly. Most recently, IVY Smart was updated on September 21, 2026 and Psync on September 17, 2026.

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