Comparison

Max Cloud App vs AES Smart

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

Head to head
About

Max Cloud App

Control your gates remotely with this advanced application. It functions as a sophisticated remote controller, allowing you to manage gate access directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Remote gate control
  • Advanced controller functionality
  • Mobile device integration
  • Gate access management
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An advanced remote controller contained in an app for gates.

About

AES Smart

Monitor and interact with your IP video intercom and cameras remotely. Receive real-time notifications for visitors, motion detection, and access attempts. Unlock gates or doors from anywhere in the world.

Highlights
  • Live HD video with night vision
  • 2-way audio communication
  • Worldwide mobile access
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Programmable keypad codes
  • Event history log
  • Voicemail for missed visitors
Features
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AES Global Ltd proudly present the AES Smart App AES Global Ltd proudly present the AES Smart App which will provide access to a range of our IP products. Such as the Praetorian Guard IP Video Intercom, IP Cameras and more to come. In use with our intercom, the app will allow you to see and hear your visitors in real time, speak with them or unlock the gate or door. When visitors press the call button, you receive a push notification on your phone or tablet and can immediately answer your intercom – from anywhere in the world. It can also send instant alerts when a visitor triggers the built-in motion sensor or uses the keypad or PROX reader (if applicable on your model). No matter if you are at home or not, you will never miss a visitor or a delivery. Our IP technology is continuously improved through regular app and hardware updates. The systems will works in your local network (LAN) as well as outside of your home network environment without range limitation. You can connect the devices to the internet via CAT5 cable or WIFI connection. AES Smart Features: • Live HD video (120 camera lens & night vision) • 2-way audio communication • Worldwide mobile access to Praetorian Guard IP Video Intercoms • Push notifications on your smartphone or tablet when the call button is pushed, motion sensor is triggered or keypad/prox code is used. • Program 24-7 / Timed and Temporary Keypad codes or PROX ID's • Past 100 event history • Up to 8 separate users with different permission levels • SD card storage for all video & picture files. (Can accommodate up to 32GB) • Voicemail - Visitors can leave a video messages when unanswered • Do-Not-Disturb (DND) - Disable the call button to avoid getting calls. Note that you are required to create an account, and have an AES product to connect to the app.

Screenshots

Max Cloud App3 screens
AES Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AES Smart at 3.7 against Max Cloud App's 2.8. AES Smart also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 17%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

AES Smart holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Max Cloud App's written reviews are positive against 40% of AES Smart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Max Cloud App ships an update every 5 months, AES Smart every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Max Cloud App versus AES Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMax Cloud AppAES Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (6 ratings)3.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaximum ControlsADVANCED ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS GLOBAL LTD

Customer experience

Max Cloud App

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral50.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral50.0%
Negative33.3%

AES Smart

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

Max Cloud App

No in-app purchases

None

AES Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Max Cloud App free?
Max Cloud App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AES Smart free?
AES Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Max Cloud App or AES Smart?
AES Smart is rated higher. Max Cloud App averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while AES Smart averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Max Cloud App or AES Smart have ads?
Neither Max Cloud App nor AES Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Max Cloud App or AES Smart?
Max Cloud App ships an update every 5 months, and AES Smart every 2 months. Most recently, Max Cloud App was updated on September 23, 2026 and AES Smart on October 7, 2026.

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