ZSmart vs NGTeco Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZSmart
Control and manage your ZKTeco smart home devices from a single app. Monitor security cameras, locks, and alarms, and automate lighting and plugs with voice commands via compatible smart assistants.
- Remote lock and unlock management
- Real-time security camera viewing
- See and speak to visitors via video doorbell
- Smart alarm system control
- Adjustable smart bulb brightness and color
- Automated smart plug scheduling
- Voice control with Amazon Echo/Google Nest
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ZKTeco's smart home security system is an all-in-one IoT solution for the end users. Benefited from this smart and powerful system, we could enjoy a seamless experience with various smart home devices in one mobile App -- ZSmart. More importantly, when paired with a compatible Amazon Echo or Google Nest device, you can enjoy full hands-free control with voice commands. With ZSmart App, you can manage and control all the products in one App: - Smart Door Lock: Unlock and manage the lock from anywhere - Security Camera: View surveillance videos in real time - Video Doorbell: See & speak to visitors from anywhere - Alarm System: Protect the house with smart alarm system - Smart Bulb: Change the brightness or color as need - Smart Plug: Turn on or off automatically at a specific schedule - Smart Light Switch: Switch on or off anytime, anywhere
NGTeco Home
Control and manage a variety of smart home devices remotely. This app allows you to secure your home, monitor activity, and automate lighting and appliances with ease. Enjoy hands-free control via voice commands when paired with compatible smart assistants.
- Remote smart device management
- Smart lock control
- Real-time security camera viewing
- Video doorbell communication
- Smart alarm system
- Automated lighting and appliance control
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NGTeco, standing for Next-Generation Technology, aims to explore various market segments with its cutting-edge biometric technologies and IoT concepts plus techniques to upgrade user experience of home-use electric and security appliances, and lead the trend of mobile application and terminal interaction. NGTeco dedicates itself to protecting your loved ones anywhere, creating a seamless experience with easy setup of smart devices, and sharing connected products and services at affordable prices. More importantly, when paired with a compatible Amazon Echo or Google Nest device, you can enjoy full hands-free control with voice commands. With NGTeco Home App, you can manage and control all the products in one App: - Smart Door Lock: Unlock and manage the lock from anywhere - Security Camera: View surveillance videos in real time - Video Doorbell: See & speak to visitors from anywhere - Alarm System: Protect the house with smart alarm system - Smart Bulb: Change the brightness or color as need - Smart Plug: Turn on or off automatically at a specific schedule - Smart Light Switch: Switch on or off anytime, anywhere If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. E-mail: service.ng@ngteco.com Website: www.ngteco.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NGTeco Home at 38% against ZSmart's 0%. NGTeco Home also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (984 vs 118). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
NGTeco Home holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NGTeco Home has 984 ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ZSmart's written reviews are positive against 38% of NGTeco Home's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZSmart | NGTeco Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (118 ratings) | 4.7 (984 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 38.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 118 | 984 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 185 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZKTeco Inc. | NGTECO CO., LIMITED |
Customer experience
ZSmart
NGTeco Home
Bugs and requests
ZSmart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NGTeco Home
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes
- Devices going offline
- Unable to add sub-devices
Requested features
3 requests- Cloud storage option
- Distinctive door bell alert
- Ability to change light bulb color without app
In-app purchases
ZSmart
No in-app purchases
NGTeco Home
No in-app purchases
