# Smart Endoscope vs iVUE Denali

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iVUE Denali at 100% against Smart Endoscope's 46%. iVUE Denali also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Smart Endoscope's advantage is ratings volume (631 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Endoscope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iVUE Denali asks for nothing beyond the download.

iVUE Denali holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Endoscope has 631 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Smart Endoscope's written reviews are positive against 100% of iVUE Denali's.

Smart Endoscope ships an update fortnightly, iVUE Denali every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Endoscope | iVUE Denali |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (631 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-endoscope/id1540023976/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivue-denali/id6447644095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **631** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 226 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grus IoT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694634756) | [Dan Robison](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068729996) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Endoscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-endoscope/id1540023976)

Connect select otoscopes and borescope models to your mobile device to control the device, capture photos, and record videos. Save your captured content directly to your phone. Requires camera permission for photo and video functions.

**Highlights:** Connects to otoscopes and borescopes, Control device via mobile, Capture photos, Record videos, Save content to device

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartEndoscope Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SmartEndoscope Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Excellent image quality
- 🚑 Helpful for medical purposes
- 💡 Useful for home diagnostics
- 🔍 Clear and detailed visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔌 Compatibility problems with newer devices
- 🔍 Image quality deterioration over time
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns
- 🔧 Difficult setup process

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent update
- Inability to connect device to app
- Saved photos/videos not accessible
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Activation code issues

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth connectivity option
- Improved app stability
- More device compatibility
- Better customer support
- Easier setup and pairing process


### iVUE Denali

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivue-denali/id6447644095)

This app pairs with specialized camera glasses to mirror their view, control recording, and capture photos. Users can manage settings, browse captured media, and save content directly to their phone.

**Highlights:** Live preview from glasses, One-tap recording, Photo capture during video, Smart gallery with batch download, Save media to phone, Adjust camera settings, Step-by-step pairing wizard

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Endoscope free?

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

### Is iVUE Denali free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Endoscope or iVUE Denali?

iVUE Denali is rated higher. Smart Endoscope averages 3.8 out of 5 from 631 ratings, while iVUE Denali averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Smart Endoscope or iVUE Denali have ads?

Neither Smart Endoscope nor iVUE Denali shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Endoscope or iVUE Denali?

Smart Endoscope ships an update fortnightly, and iVUE Denali every 8 days. Most recently, Smart Endoscope was updated on November 3, 2026 and iVUE Denali on November 3, 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.*