Comparison

SgsEye HD vs CAPTOR

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

Head to head
About

SgsEye HD

This remote monitoring client software allows users to view video streams over various network types. It supports P2P connections, IP/domain direct connections, and offers features like multi-channel switching, screenshots, video recording, and PTZ control.

Highlights
  • Remote video viewing over Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, 4G
  • P2P network penetration and QR code scanning
  • IP and domain direct connection
  • Multi-channel switching and playback
  • PTZ control (pan, tilt, zoom, focus)
  • Real-time alarm and remote network control
  • Local image and video viewing
Features
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SgsEye HD is remote monitoring client software with below functions. 1, the software allows the user to carry over WIFI, 2G, 3G, 4G video viewing; 2, the software supports P2P penetrate the network function, two-dimensional code scanning capabilities; 3, the software supports IP and domain direct connection function; 4, the software supports single or four player, multi-channel switching, screenshots, videos, open sound, voice talk, stream switch functions; 5, the software supports ptz's up and down, left and right, focus, zoom and iris control, preset, cruise, pattern and other functions; 6, the software supports remote playback function; 7, the software supports real-time alarm function; 8, the software supports Remote Network remote control function; 9, the software supports local image and local video viewing; 10, the software supports muti-view preview function; 11, the software support favorites and play history functions; 12, the software support update device’s local setting function;

About

CAPTOR

Securely capture, timestamp, and protect sensitive photos, videos, audio, and documents. This app offers government-grade encryption and private storage, keeping your content separate from your device's main gallery. It's ideal for professionals needing to safeguard sensitive media and files.

Highlights
  • Capture sensitive photos, videos, and audio
  • Scan and protect documents
  • Timestamp and geotag media
  • Encrypt and vault content
  • Annotate photos and videos
  • Separate media from personal gallery
  • Optional cloud backup
Features
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CAPTOR™ has been trusted by enterprise and government customers for 10+ years to capture, timestamp, and protect sensitive photos, videos, audio, and documents and is for the first time AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUAL USE without requiring an enterprise license! If you are looking for a proven camera app engineered by trusted American company for your most sensitive content (photos, videos, audio recordings, and scanned documents or PDF files), CAPTOR is the app for you! No ads, no data tracking, no unnecessary cloud services - 100% privacy, 100% protected. CAPTOR is a camera and vault app that includes government-grade encryption and a promise never to process or store your content anywhere except on your iPhone. CAPTOR is engineered by Inkscreen, a US tech company based in Austin, Texas. Who is CAPTOR for? - Lawyers - Healthcare Professionals - Private Investigators - Independent Insurance Claims Adjusters - Forensic Engineer - Bail Bond Agents - Process Servers - Delivery Drivers - Construction Site Inspectors - Real Estate Inspectors No matter what your job is, CAPTOR can be an extremely useful tool. With CAPTOR you can: - Capture sensitive media (photos, videos, audio) - Completely separate photos and videos from personal Photos app - Add timestamp and location to photos and videos. - Scan sensitive documents (ex. identification cards, bank statements, home refinancing documents, etc) - Move existing content from Photos or Files app into CAPTOR for safekeeping - Annotate photos and video - Hide folders for an additional layer of privacy - Optionally back up via a WebDAV connection or to OneDrive or Google Drive - Encrypted storage on the phone - One button to nuke all your content CAPTOR has been called a "camera app on steroids wearing a bulletproof vest." Capture and store your sensitive media and files in the CAPTOR app and know that your content is safe and private. Access ALL of these professional grade features on a monthly or annual subscription after your one-week free trial ends.

Screenshots

SgsEye HD4 screens
CAPTOR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CAPTOR at 5.0 against SgsEye HD's 1.4. CAPTOR also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). SgsEye HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. CAPTOR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SgsEye HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CAPTOR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SgsEye HD has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SgsEye HD ships an update every 6 months, CAPTOR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SgsEye HD versus CAPTOR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSgsEye HDCAPTOR
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.1 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB191 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer维林 李Inkscreen

Customer experience

SgsEye HD

All ratings9 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

CAPTOR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SgsEye HD

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CAPTOR

Subscriptions2
  • CAPTOR Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • CAPTOR Annual Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • CAPTOR Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is SgsEye HD free?
SgsEye HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CAPTOR free?
CAPTOR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SgsEye HD or CAPTOR?
CAPTOR is rated higher. SgsEye HD averages 1.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while CAPTOR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SgsEye HD or CAPTOR have ads?
Neither SgsEye HD nor CAPTOR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SgsEye HD or CAPTOR?
SgsEye HD ships an update every 6 months, and CAPTOR every 3 weeks. Most recently, SgsEye HD was updated on October 3, 2026 and CAPTOR on October 8, 2026.

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