Xpy View vs Epson Smart Panel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Xpy View
This remote surveillance app allows you to view live footage from your security systems on your mobile device. It supports image capture, audio monitoring, and video recording, enabling you to monitor your property from anywhere.
- Live footage viewing
- Image capture
- Audio monitoring
- Video recording
- Remote playback
- Hand gesture controls
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A remote surveillance solution, designed for mobile platforms. This advanced application is really plug and play. Start viewing live footage captured by the surveillance system, from anywhere in the world, instantly! NOTE: Before using this application, you need to purchase one or more of our authorized Security Surveillance Systems, and configure it by following the supplied user guide or access it directly from our Nexxt Solutions website: www.nexxtsolutions.com. This application supports: - Nexxt Solutions products: XPY-4DX, XPY-8DX, XPY4002-KX, XPY4004-KX, XPY8004-KX & Allistar Pro Series - Image captures. You can take snapshots of live footage - Audio monitoring (supported models) - Video recording. You can record live video footage - Remote playback - Integrated free DDNS service - Hand gestures to slide back and forth between screens; zoom in and out (supported models); PTZ controls (supported models); & stop playback by dragging and dropping live footage to trash can - Local storage and management for captured pictures and videos
Epson Smart Panel
This app acts as a mobile command center for compatible Epson wireless printers and scanners. It allows for easy setup, monitoring, and operation of your Epson devices directly from your smartphone or tablet. Enjoy a customized and intuitive user experience with innovative action tiles and auto-configuration.
- Easy Wi-Fi setup for Epson products
- Innovative action tiles for quick use
- Auto-configuration and customization
- Centralized support and supply ordering
- Unified interface for printers and scanners
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Visit the website below to find products which are supported by this app. When using a printer or scanner that’s not listed on the website, please use instead Epson iPrint for printers or Document Scan for scanners. Epson Smart Panel will not be able to find or connect to your product unless it’s on the website’s list of supported products. https://support.epson.net/appinfo/smartpanel/guide/en/ High performance, easy-to-use mobile command center for your Epson wireless printer or scanner1. Easily set up, monitor and operate your Epson product from the convenience of your mobile device with this powerful new tool. - Easily set up your Epson product on your Wi-Fi - Innovative action tiles make your Epson Product simple and quick to use - Fits like a glove -- auto configuration and customization tailors the experience - Receive the support you need - register, get supplies, or find help all in one convenient place - One interface for your Epson Printers and Scanners -- auto configuration tailors the app's functions to your device. 1. Requires Epson Smart Panel app download and a compatible smart device. Data usage fees may apply. For more information please visit www.epson.com for support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Epson Smart Panel at 4.7 against Xpy View's 4.0. Epson Smart Panel also leads on ratings volume (388K vs 1) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). Xpy View's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Epson Smart Panel holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epson Smart Panel has 388K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Xpy View | Epson Smart Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (388K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 388K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #32 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SOFTWARE BROKERS OF AMERICA, INC | Seiko Epson Corporation |
Customer experience
Xpy View
Epson Smart Panel
Bugs and requests
Xpy View
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Epson Smart Panel
Reported bugs
5 issues- App unable to connect to printer
- Printing quality issues
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Printer not detected by app
- Compatibility problems with iOS
Requested features
5 requests- Option to print actual size/100%
- Ability to choose specific pages to print
- Improved integration with other apps/devices
- More customization options for printing
- Better documentation and support
In-app purchases
Xpy View
No in-app purchases
Epson Smart Panel
No in-app purchases
Questions
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