# DMSS vs BAANOOL IOT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DMSS at 89% against BAANOOL IOT's 8%. DMSS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (79K vs 35). BAANOOL IOT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DMSS sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. BAANOOL IOT asks for nothing beyond the download.

DMSS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DMSS has 79K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of DMSS's written reviews are positive against 8% of BAANOOL IOT's.

DMSS ships an update every 10 days, BAANOOL IOT every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DMSS | BAANOOL IOT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmss/id1493268178/reviews)** | [2.4 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baanool-iot/id1537066633/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **79K** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 8.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#131** | — |
| Size | 470 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DongBin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757539852) | [Shenzhen Coban Electronics Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/796283958) |

## What reviewers say

### DMSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmss/id1493268178)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Monitor your home or business security with real-time live video feeds and playback. Receive instant notifications for triggered alarms and manage access control. Share device access with family and utilize visual intercom features.

**Highlights:** Real-time live video streaming, Video playback by date and event, Instant alarm notifications, Device sharing with permissions, Alarm hub for various sensors, Visual intercom with remote unlock, Access control status and history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 90-Day 4G Data Plan | $0.69 | one-time |
| 180 days unlimited data usage | $0.90 | one-time |
| Monthly Basic Plan | $3.49 | one-time |
| Monthly Basic Plan - Dual-lens | $6.90 | one-time |
| Monthly Pro Plan | $6.99 | one-time |
| Monthly 4G Data Plan | $10.00 | one-time |
| Monthly Pro Plan - Dual-lens | $13.90 | one-time |
| Annual Basic Plan | $34.99 | one-time |
| Annual Basic Plan - Dual-lens | $69.90 | one-time |
| Annual Pro Plan | $69.99 | one-time |
| Annual 4G Data Plan | $90.00 | one-time |
| Annual Pro Plan - Dual-lens | $139.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for security camera monitoring
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 🔒 Real-time alerts and ability to view cameras anytime
- 🔍 Top-notch image quality and streaming speed
- 👍 User-friendly and reliable system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues and app crashes
- 🐛 Playback functionality can be unreliable or difficult to use
- 🐛 Notifications and alarm settings can be inconsistent
- 🐛 Time/date display issues, especially with daylight savings
- 🐛 Difficulty finding and reviewing specific recorded events

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent connection and playback issues
- Notifications not working as expected
- Time/date display problems
- Crashes and freezes when using certain features

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn cameras on/off individually within the app
- Faster forward/rewind options for playback
- Custom notification sounds
- More flexible scheduling and notification settings
- Improved integration with other smart home/security devices


### BAANOOL IOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baanool-iot/id1537066633)

Track and manage vehicles, monitor children's locations and communication, and keep tabs on pets with real-time positioning and interactive features. This app offers remote control, safety alerts, and communication tools for various connected devices.

**Highlights:** Real-time vehicle positioning, Child location tracking, Pet activity monitoring, Two-way communication, Geofencing alerts, Track playback, Remote device control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DMSS free?

DMSS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BAANOOL IOT free?

BAANOOL IOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DMSS or BAANOOL IOT?

DMSS is rated higher. DMSS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while BAANOOL IOT averages 2.4 from 35 ratings.

### Do DMSS or BAANOOL IOT have ads?

Neither DMSS nor BAANOOL IOT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DMSS or BAANOOL IOT?

DMSS ships an update every 10 days, and BAANOOL IOT every 5 weeks. Most recently, DMSS was updated on September 24, 2026 and BAANOOL IOT on September 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*