DDadmin vs AES Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DDadmin
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DDadmin provides the following functions for the property manager to manage their community more convenient: - Answer Call - Unlock remote - Manage doors & gates - Check unlock events and playback ……
AES Smart
Monitor and interact with your IP video intercom and cameras remotely. Receive real-time notifications for visitors, motion detection, and access attempts. Unlock gates or doors from anywhere in the world.
- Live HD video with night vision
- 2-way audio communication
- Worldwide mobile access
- Real-time push notifications
- Programmable keypad codes
- Event history log
- Voicemail for missed visitors
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AES Global Ltd proudly present the AES Smart App AES Global Ltd proudly present the AES Smart App which will provide access to a range of our IP products. Such as the Praetorian Guard IP Video Intercom, IP Cameras and more to come. In use with our intercom, the app will allow you to see and hear your visitors in real time, speak with them or unlock the gate or door. When visitors press the call button, you receive a push notification on your phone or tablet and can immediately answer your intercom – from anywhere in the world. It can also send instant alerts when a visitor triggers the built-in motion sensor or uses the keypad or PROX reader (if applicable on your model). No matter if you are at home or not, you will never miss a visitor or a delivery. Our IP technology is continuously improved through regular app and hardware updates. The systems will works in your local network (LAN) as well as outside of your home network environment without range limitation. You can connect the devices to the internet via CAT5 cable or WIFI connection. AES Smart Features: • Live HD video (120 camera lens & night vision) • 2-way audio communication • Worldwide mobile access to Praetorian Guard IP Video Intercoms • Push notifications on your smartphone or tablet when the call button is pushed, motion sensor is triggered or keypad/prox code is used. • Program 24-7 / Timed and Temporary Keypad codes or PROX ID's • Past 100 event history • Up to 8 separate users with different permission levels • SD card storage for all video & picture files. (Can accommodate up to 32GB) • Voicemail - Visitors can leave a video messages when unanswered • Do-Not-Disturb (DND) - Disable the call button to avoid getting calls. Note that you are required to create an account, and have an AES product to connect to the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AES Smart at every 2 months against DDadmin's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DDadmin ships an update every 3 months, AES Smart every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DDadmin | AES Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Langtao Digital Co., Ltd. | ADVANCED ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS GLOBAL LTD |
In-app purchases
DDadmin
No in-app purchases
AES Smart
No in-app purchases









