Smart Otoscope vs ikVisual
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Otoscope
This application connects select otoscopes and borescope models to your mobile device via Wi-Fi. It allows you to control the device, capture photos and videos, and save them directly to your phone. Please note, it only displays the image and does not offer medical diagnoses.
- Connects to select otoscopes/borescopes
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Mobile device control
- Photo capture
- Video recording
- Save content to device
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The Smart Otoscope app connects select otoscopes and borescope models with your mobile device over Wi-Fi. The app gives you control of the otoscope with your mobile device. You can take photos or record videos and save that content to your mobile device with the app. DISCLAIMER: The app only displays the otoscope image and does not provide any diagnosis or suggestions. Always seek a doctor's advice before making any medical decisions.
ikVisual
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This app connects with otoscope equipment through wired connection: 1. It can display real-time images of the ear canal on iOS devices, allowing users to observe the specific conditions inside the ear canal;2. When previewing the real-time image, you can take photos and record videos to save the current image or video.This helps to record the condition inside the ear canal for subsequent comparison and analysis;3. It can be compared with previously saved images or videos, or export corresponding reports, which is convenient for users to manage and share the condition inside the ear canal;
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ikVisual at every 5 weeks against Smart Otoscope's every 10 months. ikVisual also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). 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.
Smart Otoscope ships an update every 10 months, ikVisual every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Otoscope | ikVisual |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grus IoT | 锦才 钟 |
In-app purchases
Smart Otoscope
No in-app purchases
ikVisual
No in-app purchases








