Comparison

ZSmart vs iosync

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

iosync

This app connects residents, property managers, and communities with smart living technology. It offers efficient, integrated living solutions for multifamily housing, student housing, and resorts, all accessible through a mobile interface.

Highlights
  • Smart living technology
  • Integrated community solutions
  • Resident services
  • Property management connection
  • Multifamily housing focus
  • Student housing support
Features
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IOSync is dedicated to providing the housing industry with smart living technology solutions by offering residents efficient, integrated living. Our branded app and convenient services take the smart approach for you and your residents to help keep lives in sync, all with the tap of a finger! IOSync’s smart technologies connect communities, property managers, and residents for a life that’s in sync. We specialize in multifamily housing, student housing, resorts, venues, and more! With our smart home services, properties can offer their residents efficient, integrated living through innovations that are just a click away! Designed and developed by Biz4group LLC

Screenshots

ZSmart4 screens
iosync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iosync at 5.0 against ZSmart's 4.5. ZSmart's advantage is ratings volume (117 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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

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

iosync holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZSmart has 117 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZSmart ships an update every 7 months, iosync every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ZSmart versus iosync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZSmartiosync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (117 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings117 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiaMen Teco Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.Iosync LLC

Customer experience

ZSmart

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

iosync

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ZSmart

No in-app purchases

None

iosync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZSmart free?
ZSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iosync free?
iosync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZSmart or iosync?
iosync is rated higher. ZSmart averages 4.5 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while iosync averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ZSmart or iosync have ads?
Neither ZSmart nor iosync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZSmart or iosync?
ZSmart ships an update every 7 months, and iosync every 6 months. Most recently, ZSmart was updated on July 5, 2026 and iosync on June 1, 2026.

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