# XIAODOU vs CamHipro

The clearest difference is rating: CamHipro at 2.4 against XIAODOU's 1.0. CamHipro also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (396 vs 5). XIAODOU's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CamHipro sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. XIAODOU asks for nothing beyond the download.

CamHipro holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamHipro has 396 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of XIAODOU's written reviews are positive against 23% of CamHipro's.

XIAODOU ships an update every 3 months, CamHipro every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | XIAODOU | CamHipro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaodou/id1021218690/reviews) | **[2.4 (396 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camhipro/id1420815722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **396** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **22.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [瑶 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530216653) | [琦 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/987803932) |

## What reviewers say

### XIAODOU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaodou/id1021218690)

Monitor your home or office remotely with this utility app. It allows for live video streaming from IP cameras, snapshot capture, and video recording. You can also configure your cameras directly through the application.

**Highlights:** Remote IP camera monitoring, Live video streaming, Snapshot capture, Video recording, Remote camera configuration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CamHipro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camhipro/id1420815722)

Manage your IP cameras with this software. View live feeds, review recorded footage, and access various camera management features. Designed for easy control of your surveillance system.

**Highlights:** Manage IP cameras, Watch real-time video, Playback recorded video, Easy camera control, Good security features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(008) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(007) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(006) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(005) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month AI (010) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month AI (011) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(004) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(003) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(002) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(014) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(012) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(015) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(016) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month AI (015) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month AI (016) | $8.99 | per month |
| 7-day video / one week | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7-day video / one month | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30-day video / one quartal | $39.99 | one-time |
| 30-day video / half year | $69.99 | one-time |
| 30-day video / one year | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Good security features
- 👍 Decent camera quality
- 🚀 Simple setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
- 🐛 Playback issues
- 🐛 Deletes cameras after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with iOS 16
- Time/date resets unexpectedly
- Notifications not working
- Cameras disappearing from app

**Requested features**

- Ability to change password
- Faster video playback
- More customization options
- Support for more camera brands
- Alexa integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XIAODOU free?

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

### Is CamHipro free?

CamHipro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, XIAODOU or CamHipro?

CamHipro is rated higher. XIAODOU averages 1.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while CamHipro averages 2.4 from 396 ratings.

### Do XIAODOU or CamHipro have ads?

Neither XIAODOU nor CamHipro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XIAODOU or CamHipro?

XIAODOU ships an update every 3 months, and CamHipro every 3 weeks. Most recently, XIAODOU was updated on October 24, 2026 and CamHipro on October 24, 2026.

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