# Link123 vs iSmart DV2

The clearest difference is rating: iSmart DV2 at 4.1 against Link123's 3.0. iSmart DV2 also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 2) and review sentiment (24% vs 0%). Link123's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

iSmart DV2 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSmart DV2 has 1.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Link123's written reviews are positive against 24% of iSmart DV2's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Link123 | iSmart DV2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link123/id731410235/reviews) | **[4.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismart-dv2/id1534659856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **24.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 14 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ability Enterprise Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/773543790) | [iCatch Technology Inc.,](https://appshunter.io/developer/785138891) |

## What reviewers say

### Link123

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link123/id731410235)

Remotely control your camera, view and save photos to your smart device, and geotag your images with GPS data. Easily share your captured moments to social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Remote shutter for photos, View camera photos on smart device, Store photos to smart device, Download GPS data to geotag photos, Share photos to SNS

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### iSmart DV2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismart-dv2/id1534659856)

Control your iCatch Single Board Camera remotely. Stream live video, capture photos and videos, and manage camera settings. Download and share your media easily.

**Highlights:** Live streaming preview, Trigger photo and video capture, Burst shot and delay capture, Adjust video quality and image size, Manage camera settings (white balance, SSID), Format SD card and manage files, Playback and download media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good camera quality
- 💡 Useful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Camera turns off unexpectedly
- 🐛 Unable to read SD card
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Camera disconnects from app
- Unable to download media files
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Improve WiFi connectivity
- Add more camera settings and controls
- Allow direct photo/video transfer to mobile device
- Enhance user interface and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Link123 free?

Link123 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iSmart DV2 free?

iSmart DV2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Link123 or iSmart DV2?

iSmart DV2 is rated higher. Link123 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while iSmart DV2 averages 4.1 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Link123 or iSmart DV2 have ads?

Neither Link123 nor iSmart DV2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Link123 or iSmart DV2?

Link123 ships an update monthly, and iSmart DV2 monthly. Most recently, Link123 was updated on October 23, 2026 and iSmart DV2 on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*