# SmartView Pro vs Smart view

The clearest difference is rating: SmartView Pro at 5.0 against Smart view's 1.0. SmartView Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart view sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SmartView Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmartView Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartView Pro has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SmartView Pro ships an update every 2 months, Smart view every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartView Pro | Smart view |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartview-pro/id1632480788/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-view-tv-cast/id6443910243/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smart Raven, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630833912) | [楚娜 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680081825) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartView Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartview-pro/id1632480788)

This mobile monitoring client software connects to video surveillance products over the network. It allows for live viewing, camera control, video playback, and alarm notifications directly from your phone.

**Highlights:** Live video view, Cradle head control, Video playback, Alarm push notifications, Cloud device management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart view

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-view-tv-cast/id6443910243)

Easily cast your phone's screen and media to your TV with one-click wireless linking. Share photos, videos, music, and even office documents on the big screen for everyone to enjoy. Supports various casting methods for convenient interaction.

**Highlights:** One-click wireless screen casting, Remote sharing of media and files, Supports office file formats (Word, Excel, PPT), Entertainment casting for photos and videos, Teaching screen casting for real-time operations, Multiple casting connection methods

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Membership | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartView Pro free?

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

### Is Smart view free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartView Pro or Smart view?

SmartView Pro is rated higher. SmartView Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Smart view averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SmartView Pro or Smart view have ads?

Smart view shows ads; SmartView Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, SmartView Pro or Smart view?

SmartView Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Smart view every 6 weeks. Most recently, SmartView Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and Smart view on October 24, 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.*