# Heden VisionCam vs iSmKit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Heden VisionCam at 60% against iSmKit's 9%. Heden VisionCam also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). iSmKit's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Heden VisionCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and iSmKit sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Heden VisionCam holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 103 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Heden VisionCam's written reviews are positive against 9% of iSmKit's.

Heden VisionCam ships an update every 5 weeks, iSmKit every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heden VisionCam | iSmKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heden-visioncam-ip-camera/id566067357/reviews)** | [2.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismkit/id1235419653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 558 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heitz Bruno](https://appshunter.io/developer/556457592) | [I-SMART CITIES (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/505905266) |

## What reviewers say

### Heden VisionCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heden-visioncam-ip-camera/id566067357)

Monitor your IP cameras remotely with a modern interface. Adjust image settings, control camera features like LED and night vision, and manage motion alarms. Supports a wide range of brands beyond the original manufacturer.

**Highlights:** Image adjustments (brightness, contrast), Control LED and infrared night vision, Motion alarm enable/disable, Adjust camera movement speed, Automatic camera detection, Remote access over 3G/4G

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heden VisionCam Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Heden VisionCam Pro (Yearly) | $8.99 | per year |
| PRO version | $14.99 | one-time |


### iSmKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismkit/id1235419653)

View up to eight cameras simultaneously on a quad screen. Capture real-time screenshots and recordings, managing all files directly on your device. Offers QR code scanning, PTZ control, and video preservation for comprehensive surveillance.

**Highlights:** Quad screen multi-camera viewing, Real-time screenshot and recording, File management on phone, QR code scanning, PTZ control, Video preservation

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Past 4-day Event Video 30-day | $3.99 | one-time |
| Past 4-day Event Videol30-day | $3.99 | one-time |
| Past 4-day Full Video 30-day | $4.99 | one-time |
| Past 4-day Full Videol30-day | $4.99 | one-time |
| Past 9-day Event Video 30-day | $5.99 | one-time |
| Past 9-day Event Videol30-day | $5.99 | one-time |
| Past 9-day Full Videol30-day | $8.99 | one-time |
| Past 29-day Event Video 30-day | $17.99 | one-time |
| Past 29-day Full Video \|30-day | $24.99 | one-time |
| Past 4-day Event Videol360-day | $36.99 | one-time |
| Past 4-day Event Video 360-day | $36.99 | one-time |
| Past 4-day Full Videol360-day | $54.99 | one-time |
| Past 9-day Event Videol360-day | $64.99 | one-time |
| Past 9-day Event Video 360-day | $64.99 | one-time |
| Past 9-day Full Videol360-day | $94.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No annoying ads
- 👍 Works as intended (sometimes)
- 👍 Good price/performance ratio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Unusable after updates
- 🐛 Playback issues
- 🐛 No push notifications

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- App closes on opening
- App closes when viewing cameras
- App closes when trying to view playback
- Cannot delete old videos

**Requested features**

- Android version needed
- Control everything from phone
- Solicit user feedback for development
- Fix privacy policy consent button placement
- Improve push notification reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heden VisionCam free?

Heden VisionCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iSmKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Heden VisionCam or iSmKit?

Heden VisionCam is rated higher. Heden VisionCam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while iSmKit averages 2.1 from 31 ratings.

### Do Heden VisionCam or iSmKit have ads?

Both Heden VisionCam and iSmKit show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Heden VisionCam or iSmKit?

Heden VisionCam ships an update every 5 weeks, and iSmKit every 4 months. Most recently, Heden VisionCam was updated on October 23, 2026 and iSmKit 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.*