# HonySmart vs ieGeek Cam

HonySmart and ieGeek Cam both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of ieGeek Cam's written reviews are positive against 32% of HonySmart's. ieGeek Cam also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months) and chart position (#176 vs unranked). HonySmart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 33) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ieGeek Cam sells 30 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HonySmart asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for HonySmart against 4.5 for ieGeek Cam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 420 and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of HonySmart's written reviews are positive against 84% of ieGeek Cam's.

HonySmart ships an update every 14 months, ieGeek Cam every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HonySmart | ieGeek Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (420 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honysmart/id1525674300/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iegeek-cam/id1601747664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 420 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | **83.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#176** |
| Size | 175 MB | 312 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dawnwin Mdt Info Tech.Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/997627896) | [Shenzhen Globalebuy CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601747666) |

## What reviewers say

### HonySmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honysmart/id1525674300)

Control your robot vacuum with advanced mapping features. Set virtual boundaries, schedule cleanings, and target specific areas for efficient home maintenance. The app helps your robot navigate and clean precisely where you need it to.

**Highlights:** Map save mode, Virtual walls and restricted areas, Scheduled cleaning tasks, Specific room cleaning, Spot cleaning, Resume cleaning after charging

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great vacuuming
- 👍 Effective cleaning
- 🚀 Time-saving
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Mapping issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🐛 App bugs
- 🔧 Poor customer support
- 🐛 Unreliable functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Mapping errors and resets
- Connectivity issues with WiFi
- App buttons and features not working
- Vacuum getting stuck or not returning to dock
- Unexpected behavior after software updates

**Requested features**

- Improved app UI and functionality
- Better mapping and zoning capabilities
- Alexa/Siri integration
- Firmware updates to fix bugs
- More detailed cleaning history


### ieGeek Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iegeek-cam/id1601747664)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Monitor your home's security with live video streaming and motion detection. Receive instant alerts for any detected movement, allowing you to take immediate action for safety. Access recorded footage and manage your surveillance system remotely.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Motion detection recording, Instant push notifications, Video playback, Customizable detection zones, Video sharing

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

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Month | $1.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 1 Device | $1.99 | per month |
| AI-month-as-1-c | $2.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 3 Days | $2.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 2 Devices | $3.99 | per month |
| cam basic 7days-month-1 | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-1 | $6.99 | per month |
| 2 device for 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-1 duo | $9.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-1 | $9.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 2 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 device for 1 month | $11.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-2 | $11.99 | per month |
| 4 device for 1 month | $15.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-2 | $15.99 | per month |
| Cloud Subscription Event 10 | $15.99 | per month |
| 4G Unlimited Month US Cost | $17.99 | per month |
| 1 device for 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| 5 device for 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| 4G Unlimited Month US | $20.99 | per month |
| 1 device for 1 month | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 month | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 month | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 year | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 Device AI Service Year | $19.99 | one-time |
| Data Unlimited Month US Dis. | $20.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 year | $39.99 | one-time |
| Cloud AI Year Event 1 Devices | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2 device for 1 year | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Affordable and great value
- 📸 Clear, high-quality video
- 🔋 Decent battery life
- 🔒 Reliable security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
- 🔋 Battery life could be better
- 📱 App could be more user-friendly
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with required app permissions
- ⏱️ Slow response times and delayed notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Deletion function not working
- Camera logging out unexpectedly
- Issues with multiple device logins
- Inconsistent video quality and frame rate

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize alert sounds
- Longer video recording duration
- Option to disable camera remotely
- Improved integration with smart home platforms
- More advanced motion detection and tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HonySmart free?

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

### Is ieGeek Cam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HonySmart or ieGeek Cam?

ieGeek Cam is rated higher. HonySmart averages 4.4 out of 5 from 420 ratings, while ieGeek Cam averages 4.5 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do HonySmart or ieGeek Cam have ads?

Neither HonySmart nor ieGeek Cam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HonySmart or ieGeek Cam?

HonySmart ships an update every 14 months, and ieGeek Cam every 2 months. Most recently, HonySmart was updated on October 29, 2026 and ieGeek Cam on October 30, 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.*