Heden VisionCam vs DSE SmartLive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Heden VisionCam
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.
- 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
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Compatible with many IP cameras Originally designed for Heden cameras, this app also works with many other brands like Foscam, Tenvis, Wanscam, and more. If your model isn’t listed, simply select the closest match from the list—it will likely work just fine. Modern interface and powerful features This new version comes with a clean, modern look and offers a wide range of features: • Image adjustments: brightness, contrast • Image orientation: flip or mirror • Control the LED and infrared night vision • Enable or disable the motion alarm • Adjust the camera’s movement speed • Select your camera by model photo • Advanced automatic camera detection on the local network • Automatic public IP detection for use over 3G/4G • Dual IP setup for Wi-Fi and mobile networks • Smart IP switching based on your connection Remote access made easy To use your camera over 3G/4G, you’ll just need to set up port forwarding on your router. This is the only manual step required. Need help? If you experience any configuration issues, you can easily send a support request through the app’s menu. Remove ads A one-time in-app purchase is available to permanently remove ads and support future development. Term : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
DSE SmartLive
This app provides remote control for DSE Series RH Full HD network cameras. It allows for automatic camera discovery and configuration, real-time viewing, playback of recorded footage, and control of speed dome cameras. The iPad version supports simultaneous quad-view.
- Remote camera control
- Full HD resolution support
- Automatic camera discovery
- Real-time viewing
- Playback recorded footage
- Speed dome camera control
- Quad-view on iPad
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DSE SmartLive è l'applicazione per il controllo remoto delle telecamere di rete DSE Serie RH con risoluzione Full HD. Consente la ricerca e la configurazione automatica delle telecamere e conserva l'elenco delle telecamere per un rapido accesso in ogni momento sia da rete locale wifi che attraverso Internet. SmartLive permette la visione in tempo reale, la configurazione completa delle opzioni di programmazione e la riproduzione dei filmati registrati sulla SD card interna. E' anche possibile il comando di telecamere motorizzate speed dome. La versione per iPad permette anche la quadrivisione contemporanea di 4 telecamere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DSE SmartLive at 5.0 against Heden VisionCam's 4.2. DSE SmartLive also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Heden VisionCam's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (103 vs 1). On price 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
Both are free to download. Heden VisionCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DSE SmartLive asks for nothing beyond the download.
DSE SmartLive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heden VisionCam has 103 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Heden VisionCam ships an update every 5 weeks, DSE SmartLive every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Heden VisionCam | DSE SmartLive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (103 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 103 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heitz Bruno | DSE s.r.l. |
Customer experience
Heden VisionCam
DSE SmartLive
In-app purchases
Heden VisionCam
- Heden VisionCam Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
- Heden VisionCam Pro (Yearly)$8.991 Year
- PRO version$14.99
DSE SmartLive
No in-app purchases









