# SgsEye HD vs CAPTOR

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SgsEye HD | CAPTOR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sgseye-hd/id1067789435/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captor/id6447923022/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 55 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [维林 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102738840) | [Inkscreen](https://appshunter.io/developer/660307680) |

## What reviewers say

### SgsEye HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sgseye-hd/id1067789435)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CAPTOR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captor/id6447923022)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CAPTOR Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| CAPTOR Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| CAPTOR Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*