Comparison

Cldbus vs Smonet Security

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

Head to head
About

Cldbus

Manage and monitor intelligent devices like door locks, cameras, and doorbells remotely. Enjoy real-time viewing, two-way audio, and share device access with family members. Configure device settings with ease.

Highlights
  • Intelligent device support (door locks, cameras, doorbells)
  • Remote real-time monitoring
  • Two-way voice intercom
  • Device sharing and remote authorization
  • Configuration settings for devices
Features
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1、Support the distribution network and access of intelligent devices such as door locks, doorbells and cameras 2、Support remote real-time monitoring and two-way voice intercom 3、Support sharing devices and remote authorisation of family members. 4、Support relevant configuration settings for devices

About

Smonet Security

Manage and monitor smart home devices like door locks, doorbells, and cameras remotely. Enjoy real-time viewing, two-way audio, and secure device sharing with family members. Configure your devices and grant access from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote device monitoring
  • Two-way audio intercom
  • Device sharing and authorization
  • Configuration settings
  • Support for door locks, doorbells, and cameras
Features
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1、Support the distribution network and access of intelligent devices such as door locks, doorbells and cameras 2、Support remote real-time monitoring and two-way voice intercom 3、Support sharing devices and remote authorisation of family members. 4、Support relevant configuration settings for devices

Screenshots

Cldbus4 screens
Smonet Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smonet Security at 5.0 against Cldbus's 2.0. Cldbus's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smonet Security holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cldbus has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cldbus ships an update fortnightly, Smonet Security every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cldbus versus Smonet Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCldbusSmonet Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDONGGUAN LULUSHUN ELECTRONIC SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.皎 王

Customer experience

Cldbus

All ratings12 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral28.6%
Negative71.4%

Smonet Security

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cldbus

No in-app purchases

None

Smonet Security

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cldbus free?
Cldbus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smonet Security free?
Smonet Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cldbus or Smonet Security?
Smonet Security is rated higher. Cldbus averages 2.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Smonet Security averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cldbus or Smonet Security have ads?
Neither Cldbus nor Smonet Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cldbus or Smonet Security?
Cldbus ships an update fortnightly, and Smonet Security every 7 months. Most recently, Cldbus was updated on November 4, 2026 and Smonet Security on October 30, 2026.

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