# Merkury Smart vs Boykeep

Merkury Smart and Boykeep both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 39% of Boykeep's written reviews are positive against 23% of Merkury Smart's. Boykeep also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Merkury Smart's advantage is chart position (#171 vs unranked) and ratings volume (38K vs 4.7K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Merkury Smart against 4.7 for Boykeep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merkury Smart has 38K ratings behind it against 4.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of Merkury Smart's written reviews are positive against 39% of Boykeep's.

Merkury Smart ships an update every 6 weeks, Boykeep every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merkury Smart | Boykeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merkury-smart/id6444498218/reviews) | [4.7 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boykeep/id6472993326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 4.7K |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | **38.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 359 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Merkury Innovations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177386275) | [Hangzhou Kua Shi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720679516) |

## What reviewers say

### Merkury Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merkury-smart/id6444498218)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Control and monitor a range of smart home devices, including cameras, lighting, and plugs. View live HD streams, review recorded footage, and manage device settings remotely for enhanced home security and convenience.

**Highlights:** Live HD camera streaming, Motion detection alerts, Record and review video clips, Control smart plugs and outlets, Manage smart LED lighting, Remote device control

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good value
- 👍 Able to monitor pets
- 👍 Clear video
- 👍 Simple to use
- 👍 Nice design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Buggy app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Issues with password reset
- Trouble connecting cameras
- SD card not recognized

**Requested features**

- Add option to invite family members
- Improve motion detection and notifications
- Allow saving of photos and recordings
- Improve WiFi connectivity
- Add more customization options


### Boykeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boykeep/id6472993326)

Monitor your home with a Wi-Fi video camera that connects easily to your smartphone. View live feeds remotely, engage in two-way conversations, and receive motion detection alerts. Features include high-definition video and pan, tilt, zoom capabilities.

**Highlights:** Two-way conversation and audio, Motion detection alerts, High-definition video, Pan, tilt, and zoom control, Facial recognition

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clear audio and video quality
- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great camera
- 👍 Intuitive setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔍 Ads are obtrusive
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Camera status light issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras not connecting to server
- Cameras not recording
- App crashing or shutting down unexpectedly
- Blank screens in help and feedback section

**Requested features**

- Option to disable cloud storage and keep recordings local
- Ability to cancel iCloud trial subscription
- Multi-camera viewing screen improvements
- Option to disable status light
- Ability to record for longer durations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merkury Smart free?

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

### Is Boykeep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Merkury Smart or Boykeep?

Merkury Smart and Boykeep are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 38K and 4.7K ratings respectively.

### Do Merkury Smart or Boykeep have ads?

Neither Merkury Smart nor Boykeep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Merkury Smart or Boykeep?

Merkury Smart ships an update every 6 weeks, and Boykeep every 3 weeks. Most recently, Merkury Smart was updated on October 19, 2026 and Boykeep on October 17, 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.*