Comparison

DSE SmartLive vs Lens

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Full HD resolution support
  • Automatic camera discovery
  • Real-time viewing
  • Playback recorded footage
  • Speed dome camera control
  • Quad-view on iPad
Features
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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.

About

Lens

Access your security cameras from anywhere using your iPhone or iPad. View live HD video, navigate through recordings with a timeline, and easily add CCTV devices from various brands.

Highlights
  • Live HD video streaming
  • Timeline navigation for recordings
  • Add CCTV devices remotely
  • Compatible with major brands
  • Easy, intuitive interface
  • QR code device setup
Features
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Safire Lens is the video surveillance app you need. Do you want to check what is going on at home or in your company? Use your iPhone with Lens to access your security cameras and see full HD video in real time. Did you miss something? Do you want to go back and check a specific moment? You only have to select the desired date in the calendar and navigate through the timeline to see the recordings. What does Safire Lens offer? The possibility to add your CCTV devices and access your cameras from anywhere. You only need your iPhone or iPad and an internet connection. Forget about complicated menus and hard configuration processes. Easy to use and intuitive. Safire Lens has been designed to give the best experience for beginners as well as more advanced users. You will be able to access your cameras with no need of advanced technical knowledge. You only have to add your devices using an IP address, a domain or a QR code. Compatible with the main video surveillance brands, Safire Lens is the only application that allows you to access them all. Download the app for free and start watching your cameras right now."

Screenshots

DSE SmartLive3 screens
Lens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DSE SmartLive at 5.0 against Lens's 3.0. DSE SmartLive also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). Lens's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Lens sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DSE SmartLive asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DSE SmartLive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DSE SmartLive ships an update every 16 months, Lens every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DSE SmartLive versus Lens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSE SmartLiveLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDSE s.r.l.LONG XIANG EXPORTACION IMPORTACION SL

Customer experience

DSE SmartLive

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Lens

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

DSE SmartLive

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Lens

One-time10
  • Proteção24HFree
  • ServielFree
  • Rafa CámarasFree
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  • SelectVigiFree
  • SM SistemiFree
  • NIX GRUP DE SEGURETATFree
  • TBO WORKING SEGURIDADFree
  • SecurcastFree
  • M.T.S. Multi Tech SystemFree
  • Sistemi and TecnologieFree

Questions

Is DSE SmartLive free?
DSE SmartLive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lens free?
Lens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DSE SmartLive or Lens?
DSE SmartLive is rated higher. DSE SmartLive averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lens averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do DSE SmartLive or Lens have ads?
Neither DSE SmartLive nor Lens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DSE SmartLive or Lens?
DSE SmartLive ships an update every 16 months, and Lens every 3 weeks. Most recently, DSE SmartLive was updated on June 24, 2026 and Lens on June 10, 2026.

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