Comparison

First Alert HD IP Camera vs Smart Endoscope

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

Head to head
About

First Alert HD IP Camera

View live video from your IP cameras, communicate through two-way audio, and control PTZ functions. Manage user accounts, device settings, and recorded data for your surveillance system.

Highlights
  • Real-time IP camera viewing
  • Two-way audio communication
  • PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) control
  • User account management
  • Device parameter management
  • Record data management
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This version was designed for IOS 6 and upper apple devices, It's a client used with plug and play IP cameras. You can view the real time IP cameras videos, talk and listen, PTZ control by using this version. And you can manage the user account, device parameters and the record datas. It's your wonderful assistant to manage your ip cameras.

About

Smart Endoscope

Connect select otoscopes and borescope models to your mobile device to control the device, capture photos, and record videos. Save your captured content directly to your phone. Requires camera permission for photo and video functions.

Highlights
  • Connects to otoscopes and borescopes
  • Control device via mobile
  • Capture photos
  • Record videos
  • Save content to device
Features
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Smart Endoscope app connects select otoscopes and borescope models with your mobile device. The app gives you control of the otoscope or borescope with your mobile device. You can take photos or record videos and save that content to your mobile device with the app. You may need to give the app camera permission to take photos and videos. These are normal permission requests for an app to make. 【Automatic Renewal Membership Instructions】 1.Service Name: Smart Endoscope Premium Monthly Plan, Smart Endoscope Premium Annual Plan. 2.Price: $4.99 / month, $49.99 / year. 3.Accounts with auto-renewal enabled will be automatically charged via the iTunes account within 24 hours before the end of each billing period, and the membership validity will be extended by one month. 4.To cancel the subscription, please manually open your iPhone "Settings" → enter "iTunes Store & App Store" → tap "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, tap "Subscriptions", choose "Smart Endoscope Premium", and cancel the subscription. If the subscription is not canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period, it will be automatically renewed. 5.Payment Terms: https://d.gto.so/SmartEndoscope/premium_conditions.html 6.Privacy Policy: https://d.gto.so/SmartEndoscope/privacy_policy.html Disclaimer This application is not a medical app and is not intended for medical use. It must not be used for the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease or medical condition. This app is intended for general inspection purposes only.

Screenshots

First Alert HD IP Camera1 screens
Smart Endoscope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Endoscope at 3.8 against First Alert HD IP Camera's 1.3. Smart Endoscope also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 8%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). First Alert HD IP Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Endoscope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. First Alert HD IP Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Endoscope holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Endoscope has 632 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of First Alert HD IP Camera's written reviews are positive against 46% of Smart Endoscope's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Alert HD IP Camera ships an update every 2 months, Smart Endoscope every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
First Alert HD IP Camera versus Smart Endoscope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst Alert HD IP CameraSmart Endoscope
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (13 ratings)3.8 (632 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews45.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13632 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB226 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFirst Alert / BRK BrandsGrus IoT

Customer experience

First Alert HD IP Camera

All ratings12 ratings
Positive8.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative91.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative91.7%

Smart Endoscope

All ratings632 ratings
Positive69.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative27.5%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive45.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative48.8%

Bugs and requests

First Alert HD IP Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Smart Endoscope

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after recent update
  • Inability to connect device to app
  • Saved photos/videos not accessible
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Activation code issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bluetooth connectivity option
  • Improved app stability
  • More device compatibility
  • Better customer support
  • Easier setup and pairing process

In-app purchases

None

First Alert HD IP Camera

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Smart Endoscope

Subscriptions2
  • SmartEndoscope Premium Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • SmartEndoscope Premium Annual1 Month trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is First Alert HD IP Camera free?
First Alert HD IP Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Endoscope free?
Smart Endoscope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, First Alert HD IP Camera or Smart Endoscope?
Smart Endoscope is rated higher. First Alert HD IP Camera averages 1.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Smart Endoscope averages 3.8 from 632 ratings.
Do First Alert HD IP Camera or Smart Endoscope have ads?
Neither First Alert HD IP Camera nor Smart Endoscope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, First Alert HD IP Camera or Smart Endoscope?
First Alert HD IP Camera ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Endoscope every 9 days. Most recently, First Alert HD IP Camera was updated on November 13, 2026 and Smart Endoscope on November 13, 2026.

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