Comparison

ZSmart vs SkyBell

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

SkyBell

Monitor your home's entry points with HD video and two-way audio. Receive instant alerts for visitors or motion, and integrate with other smart home devices for enhanced security and control.

Highlights
  • HD video monitoring
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Instant motion and visitor alerts
  • Smart home device integration
  • AI-powered body and facial recognition
  • Customizable motion zones
Features
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Peace of mind starts at the front door. SkyBell pioneered the Video Doorbell category and now offers a variety of Video Doorbells, Security Cameras, Chimes, and other integrated smart home security solutions. Get instant alerts on smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches when someone is at your door or motion is detected in HD video with two-way talk on any of SkyBell’s Video Doorbells or Cameras. SkyBell sends a live video feed to your devices so you can hear and speak to the person at your door or in the house, whether at home, at work, or on the go - day or night. The SkyBell Gen5 App lets you integrate compatible smart home devices like smart locks and others into your SkyBell system, offering more home control than ever. The integrated AI provides body and facial recognition, with the ability to set custom motion zones to reduce false triggers by up to 95%. SkyBell keeps you connected to your home and those you love most. We aim to make homes and neighborhoods safer, one front door at a time!

Screenshots

ZSmart4 screens
SkyBell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SkyBell at 41% against ZSmart's 0%. SkyBell also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 118) and update cadence (every 2 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

SkyBell holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkyBell has 10K 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 41% of SkyBell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZSmart ships an update every 8 months, SkyBell every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ZSmart versus SkyBell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZSmartSkyBell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (118 ratings)4.7 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews40.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11810K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB70 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperZKTeco Inc.SkyBell Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

ZSmart

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

SkyBell

All ratings10,473 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews245 reviews
Positive40.8%
Neutral7.8%
Negative51.4%

Bugs and requests

ZSmart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SkyBell

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Videos not saving or available
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Inability to reconnect device after migration

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bring back old app's notification sounds
  • Allow multiple users to control the device
  • Improve video quality and zoom capabilities

In-app purchases

None

ZSmart

No in-app purchases

None

SkyBell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZSmart free?
ZSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkyBell free?
SkyBell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZSmart or SkyBell?
SkyBell is rated higher. ZSmart averages 4.4 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while SkyBell averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.
Do ZSmart or SkyBell have ads?
Neither ZSmart nor SkyBell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZSmart or SkyBell?
ZSmart ships an update every 8 months, and SkyBell every 2 months. Most recently, ZSmart was updated on October 16, 2026 and SkyBell on October 15, 2026.

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