Comparison

XMEye vs eWeLink

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

Head to head
About

XMEye

Monitor your security cameras remotely with live video feeds and playback. This app allows you to manage your devices, record footage locally, and even communicate through bidirectional talk.

Highlights
  • Real-time live view
  • Remote playback
  • Local recording
  • Bidirectional talk
  • PTZ control
  • QR code scanning for device add
Features
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XMEye is video monitoring software for IPC and DVR. With cloud technology, easy log in by the device's serial number to show the live view monitoring video to phone and do operation accordingly. Support log in with cloud technology Support real time live view Support remote playback Local recording and play Support snapshot and pictures searching Support bidirectional talk Support PTZ control Support scanning serial number by QR code Support cloud user register and modify Support remote device add, edit and delete Support local device add, edit and delete Support adding device by address Support manually searching device in LAN Support version updating automatically Support searching device function by shake

About

eWeLink

Control and manage a wide range of smart home devices from various brands, including lights, locks, and cameras. Automate your home with scheduling, timers, and smart scenes, and integrate with voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Scheduling and timers
  • Smart scene creation
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Device grouping and sharing
  • LAN mode operation
Features
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One app, countless devices eWeLink is the app platform that supports multiple brands of smart devices including Sonoff. It enables connections between diversified smart hardware and integrates popular Smart Speakers such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home. Moreover, eWeLink works with IFTTT, serving as the ultimate home control center. Features Remote control, Schedule, Timer, Loop timer, Inching, Interlock, Smart Scene, Sharing, Grouping, LAN mode, etc. Compatible Devices Smart curtain, Door Locks, Wall Switch, Socket, Smart Light Bulb, RF Remote Controller, IoT Camera, Motion Sensor, etc. Using voice command Connect Google Home with Smart We Link. Connect Amazon Alexa with the “eWeLink Smart Home” skill. IFTTT, Do more with eWeLink such as “Track your eWeLink 1 channel switch usage on Google spreadsheet” or “Turn on/off your eWeLink 1 channel switch as you leave home” eWeLink works with everything Our team commits to fulfill the mission, that is, “eWeLink Support, Works with everything”. We spare every effort in expanding the list of eWeLink Support brands and products. eWeLink is also a full-fledged IoT Smart Home turnkey solution which includes WiFi/Zigbee/GSM/Bluetooth module and firmware, PCBA hardware, global IoT SaaS platform, and open API, etc. It enables brands launching their own smart devices at minimal time and cost. Keep in touch For technical support: support@ewelink.zendesk.com Our official website: http://www.ewelink.cc/en Get the latest news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewelink.support Auto-renewed eWeLink Advanced Plan --Advanced Benefits: all eWeLink advanced features: Web Version, Keyboard Shortcuts, Turning Phones into Cameras, Capacity Expansion, and more. --Billing Cycle: 1 Month (Subscribe Monthly for all advanced features), 12 Months (Subscribe Annually for all advanced features) --Subscription Fee: $1.9, per month with monthly billing; $9.9, per year with annual billing. --Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. --Cancel the auto-renewal: You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes/Apple ID Account Settings at least 24-hour before the billing date. --Renew: Payment will be deducted automatically from your iTunes account within 24 hours before the billing date. After deducted successfully, your billing cycle will extend to the next billing date automatically. --Privacy Policy: https://appcms-src.coolkit.cn/ewelink/privacy-ewelink/9844.html --Agreement of Users: https://appcms-src.coolkit.cn/ewelink/user-agreement-ewelink/9847.html --Service Agreement of Memberships: https://appcms.coolkit.cn/ewelink/member-agreement-ewelink/member-agreement-ewelink-ios/11727.html --Auto-renewal Service Agreement https://appcms.coolkit.cn/ewelink/subscription-agreement-ewelink/subscription-agreement-ewelink-ios/11732.html

Screenshots

XMEye4 screens
eWeLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XMEye at none against eWeLink's 10. XMEye also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (888 vs 74). eWeLink's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (28% vs 11%). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. eWeLink sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. XMEye asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XMEye holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XMEye has 888 ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of XMEye's written reviews are positive against 28% of eWeLink's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XMEye ships an update every 5 weeks, eWeLink monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
XMEye versus eWeLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXMEyeeWeLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (888 ratings) — better2.6 (74 ratings)
Positive reviews11.4% of reviews27.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings888 — better74
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB274 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHANGZHOU JF SOFTWARE CO., LTD.Shenzhen CoolKit Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

XMEye

All ratings879 ratings
Positive44.0%
Neutral8.4%
Negative47.6%
Written reviews447 reviews
Positive11.4%
Neutral7.6%
Negative81.0%

eWeLink

All ratings72 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%
Written reviews1,716 reviews
Positive27.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative60.2%

User reviews

XMEye

From 888 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Lightning-fast app
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 📺 Poor video quality
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times
  • 🙈 Intrusive ads

eWeLink

From 74 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick response time
  • 💡 Integrates with Alexa and Google Home
  • 👍 Reliable performance
  • 👍 Flexible scheduling and automation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Pairing problems
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable device control
  • 🐛 Buggy firmware updates

Bugs and requests

XMEye

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and password problems
  • Inability to access cameras remotely
  • Playback and recording not working
  • Compatibility issues with iOS updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Remote access from anywhere
  • Improved video playback controls
  • Better motion detection alerts

eWeLink

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Devices randomly going offline
  • Timers and schedules not working as expected
  • Inability to select Wi-Fi network during setup
  • App login issues and frequent sign-outs
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more smart home platforms
  • Improve device sharing and multi-user functionality
  • Provide more advanced automation and scheduling options
  • Add an offline mode for local device control
  • Improve app UI and UX for better usability

In-app purchases

None

XMEye

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

eWeLink

Subscriptions7
  • Advanced Plan · Subscribe monthly$1.991 Month
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 month)1 Month trial4 variants$2.191 Month
  • 摄像头云服务-月套餐1 Month trial$2.191 Month
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  • Prime Plan · Subscribe monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Advanced Plan · Annual subscription$9.991 Year
  • Prime Plan · Annual subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 30-Day History(billed 1 year)3 Months trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is XMEye free?
XMEye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eWeLink free?
eWeLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XMEye or eWeLink?
XMEye is rated higher. XMEye averages 3.0 out of 5 from 888 ratings, while eWeLink averages 2.6 from 74 ratings.
Do XMEye or eWeLink have ads?
XMEye shows ads; eWeLink does not.
Which is updated more often, XMEye or eWeLink?
XMEye ships an update every 5 weeks, and eWeLink monthly. Most recently, XMEye was updated on November 1, 2026 and eWeLink on November 5, 2026.

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