Comparison

EyeCloud vs VMS

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

Head to head
About

EyeCloud

This application simplifies the setup and use of Plug and Play IP cameras. It leverages advanced technology to make IP cameras accessible and user-friendly for everyday consumers.

Highlights
  • Plug and Play IP camera installation
  • Simplified IP camera usage
  • Consumer-friendly IP camera solution
  • IP camera setup assistance
Features
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This software is specifically applied to Plug and Play IP-Camera. Apply the newest Plug and Play tech to completely solve problems in installing IP-Camera, using IP-Camera, this truly makes IP-Camera to be acceptable by common consumers.

About

VMS

Features
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VMS-Mobile is a mobile software of management platform VMS Enterprise. It can not only connect the local LAN and remote server, but also provide versatile functions including real-time preview, video playback, video download and storage, event viewing and action linkage, realizing the supporting functions of the lite video management platform for remote viewing on mobile terminal. Key Features: 1. Support to connect to VMS Enterprise System 2. Support Live View and Playback cameras 3. Support VMS Layout and Group functions 4. Support 0.5X/1X/2X/4X/8X/16X speed adjustable playback 5. Support PTZ operations including preset, patrol and pattern 6. Support Two-Way Audio 7. Support to send Client Trigger to Trigger Event Rules 8. Support 4-CH Synchronous or Asynchronous Playback 9. Support 4-CH Split Playback 10. Support to receive Event Messages from VMS Enterprise 11. Support File management

Screenshots

EyeCloud4 screens
VMS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VMS at none against EyeCloud's 13. EyeCloud's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). 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. EyeCloud sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. VMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EyeCloud ships an update every 3 weeks, VMS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EyeCloud versus VMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEyeCloudVMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (439 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews19.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings439 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen VeePai IoT Intelligent Technology LLCFRS GmbH & Co. KG

In-app purchases

13 purchases

EyeCloud

One-time13
  • EyeCloud monthly card(SA)-7$1.99
  • EyeCloud monthly card(EU)-7$4.99
  • EyeCloud monthly card(US)-7$4.99
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  • EyeCloud monthly card(EU)- 30$12.99
  • EyeCloud monthly card(US)- 30$12.99
  • EyeCloud half year card(EU)- 7$28.99
  • EyeCloud half year card(US)-7$28.99
  • EyeCloud yearly card(EU)- 7$49.99
  • EyeCloud yearly card(US)-7$49.99
  • EyeCloud half year card(EU)-30$74.99
  • EyeCloud half year card(US)-30$74.99
  • EyeCloud yearly card (US)- 30$129.99
  • EyeCloud yearly card(EU)- 30$129.99
None

VMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EyeCloud free?
EyeCloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VMS free?
VMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EyeCloud or VMS have ads?
Neither EyeCloud nor VMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EyeCloud or VMS?
EyeCloud ships an update every 3 weeks, and VMS every 3 months. Most recently, EyeCloud was updated on October 26, 2026 and VMS on October 27, 2026.

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