Comparison

ZSmart vs Zwave

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 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. E-mail: sales@zkteco.com Website: www.zkteco.com

About

Zwave

This application allows users to easily control compatible home alarm systems with GSM switches. It automates the process of sending SMS commands, eliminating the need for manual text input. The app is designed for convenient remote system management.

Highlights
  • Remote system control
  • GSM switch compatibility
  • SMS command automation
  • Easy system management
  • Home alarm system operation
Features
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THIS APP HELP YOU TO CONTROL YOUR SYSTEM EASILY. WE PRODUCT THIS APP FOR REMOT CONTROL SYSTEM. THE APP IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO TURN ON OR OFF COMPATIBLE HOME ALARM SYSTEMS WITH GSM SWITHCHES BY USING THIS APP YOU DON’T NEED TO TYPE THE SPECIFIC SMS CONTENT AND FILL THE TEXT FOR YOU YOUR FEEDBACK WOULD HELP US TO IMPROVE THIS APP

Screenshots

ZSmart4 screens
Zwave2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZSmart at 4.5 against Zwave's 1.5. ZSmart also leads on ratings volume (117 vs 8). On price, review sentiment, 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

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, 4.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZSmart has 117 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ZSmart versus Zwave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZSmartZwave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (117 ratings) — better1.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings117 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiaMen Teco Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.moztec

Customer experience

ZSmart

All ratings116 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Zwave

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

ZSmart

No in-app purchases

None

Zwave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZSmart free?
ZSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zwave free?
Zwave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZSmart or Zwave?
ZSmart is rated higher. ZSmart averages 4.5 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Zwave averages 1.5 from 8 ratings.
Do ZSmart or Zwave have ads?
Neither ZSmart nor Zwave shows ads.

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