Eye4 vs CamView Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Eye4
This application allows users to remotely monitor and manage IP cameras, smart WiFi units, and smart home systems. It provides a centralized platform for viewing live feeds and controlling connected devices.
- Remote IP camera monitoring
- Smart WiFi unit control
- Smart home system management
- Live feed viewing
- Device control
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Eye4 is designed for IP cameras, smart WiFi unit, smart home systems from VStarcam.
CamView Smart
This application connects to P2P IP camera series for remote viewing. It allows users to monitor their cameras from their mobile devices.
- P2P IP camera connection
- Remote viewing
- Mobile monitoring
- Camera series support
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This app is specially built for P2P IP camera series.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Eye4 at 4.4 against CamView Smart's 3.0. Eye4 also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). CamView Smart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, ads 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. Eye4 sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. CamView Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.
Eye4 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eye4 has 2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Eye4 ships an update monthly, CamView Smart every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eye4 | CamView Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 561 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Vstarcam Technology Co., Ltd. | 宗强 刘 |
Customer experience
Eye4
CamView Smart
Bugs and requests
Eye4
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Unable to connect to camera
- Recorded videos not saving properly
- Notifications not working
Requested features
4 requests- Option to delete multiple recorded videos
- Ability to configure motion detection sensitivity
- Improved notification system
- Time/date stamp on recorded videos
CamView Smart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Eye4
- Eye4 monthly card-7(tryout)$0.99
- 99 Eye4 coupons$0.99
- Eye4 monthly card(SA)-7$2.99
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- Eye4 monthly card-7$2.99
- Eye4 monthly card(CN)-7$2.99
- Eye4 monthly card-7$4.99
- Eye4 monthly card(EU)-7$4.99
- 499 Eye4 coupons$4.99
- Eye4 monthly card(SA)- 30$5.99
- Eye4 monthly card- 30$12.99
- Eye4 half year card(SA) - 7$13.99
- Eye4 half year card - 7$13.99
- Eye4 yearly card(SA)-7$24.99
- Eye4 yearly card - 7$24.99
- Eye4 half year card(USA)-7$28.99
- Eye4 yearly card-7$49.99
CamView Smart
No in-app purchases
