Comparison

Wemo vs Qcam Link

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

Head to head
About

Wemo

Control your smart home devices remotely from your iOS device. Manage lights, appliances, and entire rooms from anywhere. Automate schedules, simulate occupancy, and integrate with voice assistants and IFTTT for advanced control.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Smart home automation
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Scheduling and timers
  • Away mode simulation
  • IFTTT integration
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With the Wemo App, you can control all of your Wemos from anywhere in the world on your iOS devices. Wemo is the simple way to a smarter home. Download the Wemo app and control your lights, appliances, or a whole room from your couch, coffee shop, or the Caribbean. HELLO HANDS-FREE CONTROL Pair your Wemo Mini, Light Switch, Insight, or Switch with Amazon Echo or Google Home and you can control your lights, your appliances, or a whole room without having to lift a finger. NEVER COME HOME TO A DARK HOUSE You can schedule your lights to be on during specific hours, or simply sync lights and devices to the sun automatically. LOOK LIKE YOU’RE HOME EVEN WHEN YOU’RE NOT Enable the “Away Mode” feature and your lights will turn on and off randomly, making it look like you’re home even when you’re not. INTEGRATE WEMO WITH IFTTT "If This, Then That" is a free web-based service that opens up an amazing array of possibilities for your Wemo devices. Visit IFTTT.com to find "recipes" for making Wemo Mini turn lights on and off based on real-world events, send you push notifications about device activity, and much more. These are just some of the things you can do with the Wemo app. To see what else Wemo can do, visit www.wemo.com For the latest Wemo Device GPLv2 Open Source Code please visit: http://www.belkin.com/us/support-article?articleNum=51238

About

Qcam Link

This app allows you to remotely view and manage your Qcam DVR, NVR, and IP cameras. You can add devices easily, view up to 16 channels simultaneously, play back recordings, and control camera PTZ functions.

Highlights
  • Add devices via QR code
  • Multi-channel viewing (up to 16)
  • Remote playback of recordings
  • Capture live video
  • Capture still images
  • PTZ camera control
Features
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Qcam Link for iPhone Qcam Link app supports the following features: 1. Allows for the adding of new devices by simply scanning a QR code with your smartphone or tablet. 2. Multi-channel viewing with up to 16 channels on the screen at the same time 3. Remotely playback of recordings from your DVR/NVR hard drive. 4. Capture video from the live view channels onto your iPhone for future playback. 5. Capture single or multiple still images and save them to your iPhone. 6. Remotely control the camera via PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom). The Qcam Link app supports the DVR, NVR, and IP Cameras from Qcam. Qcam Link app uses a data stream that will connect to your DVR / NVR / IP Cam via 3G/4G or WiFi. When using 3G/4G, note that this will consume mobile data and will contribute to your mobile data limit that your cellular plan has. Exceeding any plan limits may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan. For the latest information, please visit http://qcam.com For assistance with this app, contact Qcam Tech Support: support@Qcam.com, or visit http://qcam.com/support.

Screenshots

Wemo4 screens
Qcam Link1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wemo at 4.0 against Qcam Link's 2.3. Wemo also leads on ratings volume (117K vs 8). Qcam Link's advantage is review sentiment (20% vs 7%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wemo holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wemo has 117K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 7% of Wemo's written reviews are positive against 20% of Qcam Link's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wemo ships an update every 2 months, Qcam Link every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wemo versus Qcam Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWemoQcam Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (117K ratings) — better2.3 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews7.0% of reviews20.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings117K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBelkin International, Inc.Amcrest Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Wemo

All ratings116,961 ratings
Positive74.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews1,046 reviews
Positive7.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative88.0%

Qcam Link

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

Wemo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during setup
  • Devices randomly disappear from app
  • Inability to update firmware
  • Inconsistent device detection

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved multi-device management
  • Customizable automation rules
  • Integration with more smart home platforms
  • Ability to create device groups

Qcam Link

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Wemo

No in-app purchases

None

Qcam Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wemo free?
Wemo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Qcam Link free?
Qcam Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wemo or Qcam Link?
Wemo is rated higher. Wemo averages 4.0 out of 5 from 117K ratings, while Qcam Link averages 2.3 from 8 ratings.
Do Wemo or Qcam Link have ads?
Neither Wemo nor Qcam Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wemo or Qcam Link?
Wemo ships an update every 2 months, and Qcam Link every 3 months. Most recently, Wemo was updated on September 26, 2026 and Qcam Link on June 10, 2026.

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