Hik vs DVS mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
DVS mobile
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DVS Mobile facilitates remote management of monitoring devices from around the world. Remote access and remote control at any time using a mobile phone. This application is only for NVRS, DVR and IPC. It allows you to check your home, pet, loved ones or company at any time. Thanks to the advanced instant alert function, you can receive notifications of motion detection by SMS and take the necessary steps to ensure the security of your property. Main features: 1. Real-time view 2. Play the recorded video 3. Push motion detection
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hik at every 8 days against DVS mobile's every 5 months. Hik also leads on chart position (#90 vs unranked). DVS mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hik ships an update every 8 days, DVS mobile every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hik | DVS mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (172K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 172K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #90 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 599 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. | Alkam Security |
Bugs and 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
DVS mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hik
No in-app purchases
DVS mobile
No in-app purchases
