Comparison

WallPixel HD vs HeimLink

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

Head to head
About

WallPixel HD

Remotely monitor your home security cameras with live viewing, two-way audio, and video recording. Control PTZ cameras, activate a siren, and save/share footage from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Remote camera viewing
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Video and snapshot recording
  • PTZ camera control
  • Siren activation
  • Cloud storage option
Features
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With WallPixel App, you can view, replay and manage your home security cameras from anywhere anytime. - Easy View & Replay It takes only a few simple steps to setup your security cameras with WallPixel App. Then you can view your cameras in your palm, from anywhere anytime. - Hear and Talk With WallPixel App, you can hear while viewing, and talk through your camera's speaker when necessary. - Save and Share Videos While viewing, or replaying, you can easily tap a button to save snapshot photos or videos to your mobiles; and then share the photos & videos. - PTZ Control The WallPixel App also lets you control your PTZ cameras to view where you want. - Trigger & Stop a Siren to Secure Your World With on-screen siren alarm switch, you can tap a button to trigger a camera siren, to deter any intruder away and stop the crime before it happens. - Cloud Storage Cloud storage for your cameras are optional. A free trial lets you know how it works. No monthly fee will be charged without your permission.

About

HeimLink

This app allows you to easily set up and monitor your Wi-Fi video camera from your smartphone or tablet. View live video feeds remotely by logging into the application.

Highlights
  • Easy Wi-Fi video camera setup
  • Live video feed viewing
  • Remote access from smartphone/tablet
  • User-friendly interface
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The mobile app is the smartest – and easiest to use – home monitoring Wi-Fi video camera that sets up easily on your smartphone. You can view your live video feed from anywhere by logging into the free mobile app on your smartphone or tablet.

Screenshots

WallPixel HD4 screens
HeimLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeimLink at none against WallPixel HD's 27. HeimLink also leads on ads (none vs shown). WallPixel HD's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. WallPixel HD sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. HeimLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.9 for WallPixel HD against 1.9 for HeimLink. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 172 and 400 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 7% of WallPixel HD's written reviews are positive against 6% of HeimLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WallPixel HD ships an update every 2 months, HeimLink every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WallPixel HD versus HeimLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWallPixel HDHeimLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (172 ratings)1.9 (400 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.3% of reviews — better5.8% of reviews
Number of ratings172400 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size558 MB270 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer明春 黄Shenzhen VanTop Technology & Innovation Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

WallPixel HD

All ratings172 ratings
Positive15.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative75.6%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive7.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative86.6%

HeimLink

All ratings347 ratings
Positive19.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative74.6%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive5.8%
Neutral6.2%
Negative88.1%

User reviews

WallPixel HD

From 172 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📹 Cameras function well and capture quality footage
  • ⚡ System works great when properly configured
  • 🎯 Motion detection clips load faster with recent updates
  • 🔧 Hardware is reliable and durable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently and becomes unresponsive
  • 📱 App won't connect to cameras or shows cameras offline
  • ⏱️ Significant lag and delay in live feeds and notifications
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues with WiFi and remote access
  • 🎬 Video playback fails or only plays 10 seconds at a time

HeimLink

From 400 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast camera feed
  • 🔒 Good security features
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🤖 Decent camera quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • ⏱️ Slow app performance
  • 📢 Too many intrusive ads
  • 🔌 Unreliable connectivity

Bugs and requests

WallPixel HD

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes within seconds of launch
  • Splash screen freezes preventing app access
  • Cameras show offline despite being connected
  • Login timeout and password errors
  • Video playback fails or won't load
Show 15 more
  • Motion alerts not triggering or severely delayed
  • Settings crash when accessed
  • App closes when clicking motion alerts
  • WiFi connection drops frequently
  • Remote viewing not working outside home network
  • Video saving to device not functioning
  • Playback link from notifications won't play video
  • Recent updates breaking previously working features
  • App freezing during configuration
  • HDD not detected by app
  • Motion detection area settings not saving
  • Flood light controls disappearing
  • PTZ controls not functioning after update
  • Alarm settings turning off permanently
  • App unable to detect devices without complete system

Requested features

12 requests
  • Ability to save custom motion detection areas
  • Adjustable video playback speeds
  • Continuous playback instead of 10-second clips
  • Better password reset and security options
  • Improved motion detection sensitivity controls
Show 7 more
  • Motion indicator lines in different color for visibility
  • Flood light control functionality
  • PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) controls that work properly
  • Alarm execution at camera level
  • Better video masking capabilities
  • Alexa integration as advertised
  • Direct phone support for customer service

HeimLink

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera feed freezes or lags
  • App crashes on launch
  • Motion detection not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 16

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Customizable motion detection zones
  • Faster playback of recorded footage
  • Better integration with smart home devices

In-app purchases

27 purchases

WallPixel HD

One-time27
  • past 7-day event video 30-day$1.99
  • past 15-day event video 30-day$3.99
  • past 7-day full video 30-day$4.99
Show 24 more
  • past 7-day event video 90-day$5.99
  • 7-day Motion Video |31-day$5.99
  • past 30-day event video 30-day$6.99
  • AI Alerts|1-Month$6.99
  • past 15-day full video 30-day$6.99
  • Past 7-day Full Video |31-day$8.99
  • past 15-day event video 90-day$9.99
  • 3-day Motion Video |92-day$10.99
  • past 30-day full video 30-day$12.99
  • past 7-day full video 90-day$13.99
  • past 7-day event video 180-day$13.99
  • past 30-day event video 90-day$18.99
  • past 15day event video 180-day$18.99
  • past 7-day full video 360-day$19.99
  • past 7-day event video 360-day$26.99
  • past 30day event video 180-day$29.99
  • past 15day event video 360-day$36.99
  • 3-day Motion Video |366-day$36.99
  • past 30day event video 360-day$54.99
  • AI Alerts|1-Year$59.99
  • 7-day Motion Video |366-day$59.99
  • past 15-day full video 360-day$79.99
  • Past 7-day Full Video |366-day$94.99
  • 30-day Motion Video |366-day$199.99
None

HeimLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WallPixel HD free?
WallPixel HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HeimLink free?
HeimLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WallPixel HD or HeimLink?
HeimLink is rated higher. WallPixel HD averages 1.9 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while HeimLink averages 1.9 from 400 ratings.
Do WallPixel HD or HeimLink have ads?
WallPixel HD shows ads; HeimLink does not.
Which is updated more often, WallPixel HD or HeimLink?
WallPixel HD ships an update every 2 months, and HeimLink every 4 months. Most recently, WallPixel HD was updated on August 29, 2026 and HeimLink on September 22, 2026.

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