# iSee Home vs eSee Smart

The clearest difference is rating: iSee Home at 2.5 against eSee Smart's 1.0. iSee Home also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (46 vs 1). eSee Smart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 42). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iSee Home sells 31 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. eSee Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

iSee Home holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSee Home has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of iSee Home's written reviews are positive against 0% of eSee Smart's.

iSee Home ships an update monthly, eSee Smart every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSee Home | eSee Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isee-home/id1661920068/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esee-smart/id6740307594/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **10.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 586 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Juan IOT Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/473531099) | [Shenzhen Yidian Trading Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789460926) |

## What reviewers say

### iSee Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isee-home/id1661920068)

Monitor your home remotely with live video streaming and playback. Receive timely alerts for abnormal situations to ensure your home's safety. Manage your devices and interact with family members from your mobile phone.

**Highlights:** Remote video monitoring, Live streaming and playback, Abnormal situation alerts, Device management, Cloud video service, Message management

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

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1天存储/7天服务国内苹果自动订阅套餐 | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 7 day record 7 day service | $1.00 | per 7 days |
| 1-day record, 7-day service | $1.00 | per 7 days |
| 7天存储\|连续包月\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $1.99 | per month |
| 7天存储\|连续包月\|全天录像\|1通道 | $2.99 | per month |
| 30天存储\|连续包月\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $3.99 | per month |
| Past 7-day event video monthly | $5.59 | per month |
| AI Alerts \| Premium \| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| 7天存储\|连续包年\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $17.99 | per year |
| 7天存储\|连续包年\|全天录像\|1通道 | $34.99 | per year |
| 30天存储\|连续包年\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $34.99 | per year |
| 7 days history, motion, annual | $55.90 | per year |
| 7 days history, motion, annual | $55.90 | per year |
| Past 7-day event video yearly | $55.90 | per year |
| AI Alerts \| Premium \| Yearly | $64.90 | per year |
| 7天存储\|30天服务\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7Days-Storage\|motion\|1month | $5.99 | one-time |
| 7Days-Storage\|24h video\|1month | $8.99 | one-time |
| 7Days-Storage\|motion\|3months | $16.99 | one-time |
| 7天存储\|360天服务\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30Day-Storage\|24h video\|1month | $21.99 | one-time |
| 7Days-Storage\|24h video\|3month | $25.99 | one-time |
| 7天存储\|720天服务\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 7Days-Storage\|motion\|half-year | $31.99 | one-time |
| 30天存储\|360天服务\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 7Days-Storage\|motion\|1year | $59.99 | one-time |
| 30Days-Storage\|motion\|3months | $59.99 | one-time |
| 30Day-Storage\|24h video\|3month | $79.99 | one-time |
| 7Days-Storage\|24h video\|1year | $94.99 | one-time |
| 7Days-Storage\|motion\|2years | $109.99 | one-time |
| 30Days-Storage\|24h video\|1year | $299.99 | one-time |


### eSee Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esee-smart/id6740307594)

Control and monitor your smart home devices remotely with real-time updates. Features include cloud storage, motion detection, and smart alarms for enhanced security and convenience.

**Highlights:** Real-time monitoring, Cloud storage, Motion detection, Smart alarm, Remote device access, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSee Home free?

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

### Is eSee Smart free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iSee Home or eSee Smart?

iSee Home is rated higher. iSee Home averages 2.5 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while eSee Smart averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iSee Home or eSee Smart have ads?

Neither iSee Home nor eSee Smart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iSee Home or eSee Smart?

iSee Home ships an update monthly, and eSee Smart every 6 months. Most recently, iSee Home was updated on September 23, 2026 and eSee Smart on September 18, 2026.

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