XpyGuard vs Hik
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XpyGuard
Monitor your IP wireless cameras remotely with this intuitive mobile application. Access live video feeds, control camera functions like pan and tilt, and utilize convenient setup methods for enhanced home and business security.
- QR code setup
- Live video streaming
- Snapshot and recording
- Pan/Tilt/Zoom control
- Free DDNS service
- Two-way audio
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XpyGuard is the ideal mobile solution for your IP wireless cameras from Nexxt Solutions. This app is easy to use and setup. With innovative features such as QR code, WPS & DDNS setup, you can control and access your cameras from anywhere in the world in minutes. Our app provides piece of mind for your home and business needs. You can feel secured and safe knowing you have access to what you value most at the palms of your hand. NOTE: Before using this application, you need to purchase one or more of our authorized wireless IP Security Cameras (Xpy1200, Xpy1201, Xpy1210 & Xpy1230). Visit our Nexxt Solutions website for more details: www.nexxtsolutions.com. Features include: 1. QR code scanning for easy setup 2. View live video footage from anywhere, anytime 3. Snapshot and recording capabilities 4. Pan/Tilt/Zoom controls 5. Free DDNS service for external access 6. WPS function for easy wireless setup 7. Two-way audio communication 8. QuickSync for fast setup
Hik
Access live video streams from your security cameras and DVRs remotely. Review recorded footage and receive instant alerts for motion detection events. Connect to your devices globally with ease.
- Real-time monitoring
- Video playback
- Motion detection alarm notification
- Remote camera access
- Device management
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The Hik-connect app is designed to work with Hikvision series DVRs, NVRs and IP cameras which support Cloud P2P function. It allows you to live view your cameras remotely. All you need to do is creating an account and adding device into the account, then you can enjoy the real-time video from cameras on a global scale. It also allows you to play back recorded video to search every milestone of your life. When motion detection alarm of your device triggered, you can get an instant message notification from Hik-connect app. Key Features： 1. Real-time monitoring 2. Video playback 3. Motion detection alarm notification
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hik at 4.7 against XpyGuard's 2.0. Hik also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (172K vs 4). XpyGuard's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Hik holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hik has 172K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of XpyGuard's written reviews are positive against 24% of Hik's.
XpyGuard ships an update every 12 months, Hik every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XpyGuard | Hik |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (4 ratings) | 4.7 (172K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 23.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 172K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #97 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 599 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Accvent LLC | Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
XpyGuard
Hik
Bugs and requests
XpyGuard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hik
Reported bugs
5 issues- Cameras randomly show as offline
- Playback function often fails to load
- Notifications disappear from the app
- App fails to open after recent updates
- Camera settings reset after app updates
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for portrait mode on tablets
- Improve playback controls with fast forward/rewind
- Allow custom naming and organization of cameras
- Provide better notification customization options
- Integrate with smart home automation platforms
In-app purchases
XpyGuard
No in-app purchases
Hik
No in-app purchases
