Comparison

ZSmart vs Eaton EM Install

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Eaton EM Install

Easily connect Eaton Smart Breakers to your Wi-Fi network. This utility allows you to associate devices with your organization, set up locations, and manage Wi-Fi configurations.

Highlights
  • Connect Eaton Smart Breakers to Wi-Fi
  • Associate devices with organizations
  • Create and manage locations
  • Update Wi-Fi settings for breakers
Features
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Connect your Eaton Smart Breakers to your local Wi-Fi network through this app! You can use this app to associate devices to your organization, create locations & update Wi-Fi settings!

Screenshots

ZSmart4 screens
Eaton EM Install4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZSmart at 4.4 against Eaton EM Install's 4.0. ZSmart also leads on ratings volume (118 vs 3). Eaton EM Install's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZSmart holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZSmart has 118 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZSmart ships an update every 8 months, Eaton EM Install every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ZSmart versus Eaton EM Install: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZSmartEaton EM Install
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (118 ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZKTeco Inc.Eaton Corporation

Customer experience

ZSmart

All ratings118 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Eaton EM Install

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

ZSmart

No in-app purchases

None

Eaton EM Install

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZSmart free?
ZSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eaton EM Install free?
Eaton EM Install is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZSmart or Eaton EM Install?
ZSmart is rated higher. ZSmart averages 4.4 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Eaton EM Install averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do ZSmart or Eaton EM Install have ads?
Neither ZSmart nor Eaton EM Install shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZSmart or Eaton EM Install?
ZSmart ships an update every 8 months, and Eaton EM Install every 4 months. Most recently, ZSmart was updated on October 24, 2026 and Eaton EM Install on October 14, 2026.

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