Epson Smart Panel vs CTViewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Epson Smart Panel
This app acts as a mobile command center for compatible Epson wireless printers and scanners. It allows for easy setup, monitoring, and operation of your Epson devices directly from your smartphone or tablet. Enjoy a customized and intuitive user experience with innovative action tiles and auto-configuration.
- Easy Wi-Fi setup for Epson products
- Innovative action tiles for quick use
- Auto-configuration and customization
- Centralized support and supply ordering
- Unified interface for printers and scanners
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Visit the website below to find products which are supported by this app. When using a printer or scanner that’s not listed on the website, please use instead Epson iPrint for printers or Document Scan for scanners. Epson Smart Panel will not be able to find or connect to your product unless it’s on the website’s list of supported products. https://support.epson.net/appinfo/smartpanel/guide/en/ High performance, easy-to-use mobile command center for your Epson wireless printer or scanner1. Easily set up, monitor and operate your Epson product from the convenience of your mobile device with this powerful new tool. - Easily set up your Epson product on your Wi-Fi - Innovative action tiles make your Epson Product simple and quick to use - Fits like a glove -- auto configuration and customization tailors the experience - Receive the support you need - register, get supplies, or find help all in one convenient place - One interface for your Epson Printers and Scanners -- auto configuration tailors the app's functions to your device. 1. Requires Epson Smart Panel app download and a compatible smart device. Data usage fees may apply. For more information please visit www.epson.com for support.
CTViewer
This surveillance app allows small businesses to remotely monitor security cameras on their mobile devices. View live footage, playback recordings, and receive important notifications to stay connected to your business operations from anywhere.
- Remote live viewing
- Playback recorded footage
- Receive notifications
- Cloud P2P support
- Mobile management
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The CTViewer app is a surveillance application for mobile phones and tablets that support cloud P2P function. The Mobile Software App has been designed to help small businesses effectively operate and manage security devices from a smartphone or tablet. The power to view live images, play back footage, and receive notifications remotely keeps owners and operators in touch with their business, even when away.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Epson Smart Panel at 43% against CTViewer's 0%. Epson Smart Panel also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). CTViewer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Epson Smart Panel ships an update every 6 weeks, CTViewer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Epson Smart Panel | CTViewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (402K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 402K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #27 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 134 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Seiko Epson Corporation | YU BO HAN |
Customer experience
Epson Smart Panel
CTViewer
Bugs and requests
Epson Smart Panel
Reported bugs
5 issues- App unable to connect to printer
- Printing quality issues
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Printer not detected by app
- Compatibility problems with iOS
Requested features
5 requests- Option to print actual size/100%
- Ability to choose specific pages to print
- Improved integration with other apps/devices
- More customization options for printing
- Better documentation and support
CTViewer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Epson Smart Panel
No in-app purchases
CTViewer
No in-app purchases
