Comparison

N_eye vs Smart Security

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

Head to head
About

N_eye

This app enables users to simultaneously monitor multiple devices through a multipath channel video feed. It functions effectively on standard networks like 3G and Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous multi-device viewing
  • Multipath channel video
  • Works on 3G and Wi-Fi
  • Real-time monitoring
Features
Read full description

N_eye allows users in normal network (3 g, wifi) to watch different devices at the same time under multipath channel video.

About

Smart Security

This application allows users to view product information. It serves as a digital catalog for various items.

Highlights
  • View product information
  • Digital catalog access
  • Product details display
Features
Read full description

Smart Security is an app that views product information Smart Security是一个查看产品信息的app。

Screenshots

N_eye2 screens
Smart Security3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Security at 4.0 against N_eye's 2.4. Smart Security also leads on review sentiment (21% vs 8%). N_eye's advantage is ratings volume (151 vs 5) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Security holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: N_eye has 151 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of N_eye's written reviews are positive against 21% of Smart Security's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

N_eye ships an update every 2 months, Smart Security every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
N_eye versus Smart Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterN_eyeSmart Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (151 ratings)4.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.0% of reviews20.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings151 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB292 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Huachuang Ages Technology Co.,Ltd幼林 皮

Customer experience

N_eye

All ratings151 ratings
Positive30.5%
Neutral9.9%
Negative59.6%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive8.0%
Neutral11.6%
Negative80.4%

Smart Security

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive20.6%
Neutral17.6%
Negative61.8%

Bugs and requests

N_eye

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes immediately after opening or loading cameras
  • Login credentials not recognized despite working previously
  • Cannot create new accounts or register
  • Remote viewing fails on mobile data networks
  • App only functions on same WiFi as DVR
Show 8 more
  • Excessive background data usage
  • App force closes after 2-3 seconds of video playback
  • Camera view not loading or showing 'Device is offline' error
  • Settings not saved between sessions
  • Incompatibility with iOS 11.2 and above
  • App crashes when accessing multiple cameras
  • Password reset functionality broken
  • Account deletion causing permanent access loss

Requested features

9 requests
  • Update app to be compatible with iOS 11 and newer
  • Enable remote viewing without requiring same WiFi network
  • Add support for mobile data connections (LTE, 4G)
  • Implement persistent login to avoid logging in each time
  • Add fingerprint/biometric authentication option
Show 4 more
  • Save camera view preferences between sessions
  • Support for multiple carrier networks (T-Mobile, Fido, etc.)
  • Establish working support website and contact system
  • Regular app maintenance and bug fixes

Smart Security

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

N_eye

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Security

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is N_eye free?
N_eye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Security free?
Smart Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, N_eye or Smart Security?
Smart Security is rated higher. N_eye averages 2.4 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while Smart Security averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do N_eye or Smart Security have ads?
Neither N_eye nor Smart Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, N_eye or Smart Security?
N_eye ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Security every 3 months. Most recently, N_eye was updated on September 19, 2026 and Smart Security on September 18, 2026.

Other comparisons