Comparison

CloudTop vs Elinko

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

Head to head
About

CloudTop

Features
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You can easily check the real time video and playback image of your apartment/villas/shops/factory and office etc site via the "CloudTop" video service platform; Meanwhile you will received the instant push message via "CloudTop" alarm system once the motion detected, so you can do accordingly for the safety protection measures. The main function: 1. Real video playing 2. Playback image checking 3. Time & message reminding 4. Share the video image

About

Elinko

Features
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Elinko is a sophisticated network camera client software that allows users to conveniently and quickly bind network cameras. It supports direct connection or remote access to network cameras for real-time monitoring, scheduling, alarms, live recording/snapshot capture, as well as local and remote playback, deletion, downloading, and sharing of recordings and photos. The software also provides real-time image parameter settings, secure login, and other control functions.

Screenshots

CloudTop4 screens
Elinko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CloudTop at none against Elinko's shown. CloudTop also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Elinko's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 23 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloudTop ships an update every 23 months, Elinko every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
CloudTop versus Elinko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudTopElinko
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 11 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better14.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size204 MB241 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSINTOP LIMITEDๆ…Ž ๆŽ

In-app purchases

None

CloudTop

No in-app purchases

None

Elinko

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CloudTop free?
CloudTop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elinko free?
Elinko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CloudTop or Elinko have ads?
Elinko shows ads; CloudTop does not.
Which is updated more often, CloudTop or Elinko?
CloudTop ships an update every 23 months, and Elinko every 11 days. Most recently, CloudTop was updated on October 3, 2026 and Elinko on October 10, 2026.

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