# Eye4 vs CamView Smart

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eye4 | CamView Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eye4/id642266858/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camview-smart/id1391009391/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 199 MB | 561 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Vstarcam Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/535476497) | [宗强 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146737978) |

## What reviewers say

### Eye4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eye4/id642266858)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote IP camera monitoring, Smart WiFi unit control, Smart home system management, Live feed viewing, Device control

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eye4 monthly card-7(tryout) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 99  Eye4 coupons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card(SA)-7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card-7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card(CN)-7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card-7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card(EU)-7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 499  Eye4 coupons | $4.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card(SA)- 30 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card- 30 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 half year card(SA) - 7 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 half year card - 7 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 yearly card(SA)-7 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 yearly card - 7 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 half year card(USA)-7 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 yearly card-7 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 👍 Good video quality
- 🔒 Reliable security camera
- 🚀 Responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 👎 Poor customer support
- 🐛 Unstable app performance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to connect to camera
- Recorded videos not saving properly
- Notifications not working

**Requested features**

- Option to delete multiple recorded videos
- Ability to configure motion detection sensitivity
- Improved notification system
- Time/date stamp on recorded videos


### CamView Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camview-smart/id1391009391)

This application connects to P2P IP camera series for remote viewing. It allows users to monitor their cameras from their mobile devices.

**Highlights:** P2P IP camera connection, Remote viewing, Mobile monitoring, Camera series support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eye4 free?

Eye4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CamView Smart free?

CamView Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Eye4 or CamView Smart?

Eye4 is rated higher. Eye4 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while CamView Smart averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Eye4 or CamView Smart have ads?

Both Eye4 and CamView Smart show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eye4 or CamView Smart?

Eye4 ships an update monthly, and CamView Smart every 3 months. Most recently, Eye4 was updated on September 25, 2026 and CamView Smart on June 11, 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.*