Comparison

smaE vs HiviewHD Plus

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

Head to head

About

smaE

Features

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1.Remote control of various smart devices 2.Operate various smart devices with the one app 3.Build a smart home that suits you by combining devices and rules 4.Easy setup

About

HiviewHD Plus

Features

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Key features of HiviewHD Plus: Remote view for 24 hours in Mobile APP Friendly user interface, can be viewed and operated on mobile devices. Supports adding multiple cameras in minutes, making management easy. Watch multiple channels at the same time on mobile devices. Access the live broadcast remotely via the Internet anytime, anywhere. Convenient local access to view captured images and recorded videos. Remotely control PTZ cameras on your mobile device. High quality two-way audio

Screenshots

smaE3 screens

HiviewHD Plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HiviewHD Plus at every 3 months against smaE's every 21 months. HiviewHD Plus also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

smaE ships an update every 21 months, HiviewHD Plus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

smaE versus HiviewHD Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	smaE	HiviewHD Plus
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 21 months	Every 3 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	14.0	12.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	225 MB	89 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	UME co. ltd	Chatchavan Jaichobchusakun

In-app purchases

None

smaE

No in-app purchases

None

HiviewHD Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is smaE free?

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

Is HiviewHD Plus free?

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

Do smaE or HiviewHD Plus have ads?

Neither smaE nor HiviewHD Plus shows ads.

Which is updated more often, smaE or HiviewHD Plus?

smaE ships an update every 21 months, and HiviewHD Plus every 3 months. Most recently, smaE was updated on November 7, 2026 and HiviewHD Plus on November 12, 2026.