Comparison

Hipcam Smart & Secure Access vs VDP

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

Head to head
About

Hipcam Smart & Secure Access

This app revolutionizes residential access by connecting a video doorbell to residents via a smartphone app. It enables smart entry, visitor management with temporary keys, and two-way communication. Enhanced security features include a panic button and emergency codes for immediate alerts.

Highlights
  • Facial recognition for smart access
  • Visitor entry with temporary QR codes
  • Two-way video and audio communication
  • Panic button for emergency alerts
  • Building event recording
  • Surveillance camera configuration
Features
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At Hipcam we are revolutionizing residential access, creating safer and more connected communities. We have developed a unique solution that allows you to connect the VDC (Video Doorbell Concierge) located and installed at the main ACCESS door to the building with the residents through the HIPCAM APP. In this way, we reinvent the accesses, attention of visits, and security in the ENTRANCES of residential and corporate buildings. Hipcam APP + VDC has become the perfect solution for all users who seek and want to enter their homes in an intelligent, agile, and safe way, controlling everything from their cell phone or smartphone. After you download the APP and your building has the VDC installed, you will have different functionalities: 1. Smart Access, enter the building intelligently - Login through facial recognition using AI - Opening of the entrance to the building through the swipe found on your smartphone - Recently, as a quick way to open, the widget and the 3D touch button were incorporated that allow you to enter the building without having to open the APP - Entry of visitors with temporary digital keys (QR codes) 2. Smart Intercom, two-way communication between residents and visitors - Video calls with visitors who want to enter, for example, homes or deliveries - Direct calls to landlines or landlines in the resident's apartment - Calls to special units from the Apps 3. Smart Security, security at your fingertips 24/7 - A panic button in the APP allows you to notify the neighbors and the security company of the building of any inconvenience or eventuality that you are going through; from this point, you can communicate with everyone alerting them about what is happening - Use an emergency code when you need to enter the building urgently because of something that happened outside; this sends a notification again to all the neighbors and the security company of the building - Video call with the security company so that they support you in real-time from wherever you are, whether you are inside your apartment or also if you find yourself outside with any inconvenience. - Record of all building events with images - Configuration of the surveillance cameras of the building to view them in the APP

About

VDP

Monitor your home remotely via WiFi connection to your video doorbell or surveillance camera. See, hear, and speak to visitors, receive motion alerts, and view recorded footage day or night.

Highlights
  • HD video streaming
  • Two-way audio intercom
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Night vision
  • Video recording and playback
  • Remote unlock
Features
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Connected to video doorbell or surveillance camera through WiFi, VDP lets you watch your home on iPhone or iPad easily. By connecting VDP to your Wi-Fi network, you can receive the instant call or alarm when the doorbell is pressed or motion detection is triggered. When you answer the call or view the alarm on iPhone or iPad, you can see, hear and talk with the visitor. The video doorbell or surveillance camera cam transmit the dynamic HD video and two-way audio to your iPhone or iPad directly. With advanced motion detection and night view function, clear image can be obtained even at night. You can also view video history with SD card video playback function. No matter where you are, VDP lets you watch your home easily. With VDP, you are always Home. Product Features 1、HD video, support multi bit stream. 2、Two-way intercom, Pro digital chip for de-noising and echo cancellation to ensure high voice quality. 3、Remote Unlock 4、Motion detection function.Under the arming mode, it will alarm when human moving in front of the doorbell is detected. 5、Night view function.Adopt infrared night vision light, which can ensure high definition images even at night. 6、Video recording, SD card video playback function. VDP通过无线WiFi连接可视门铃和摄像头,在iPhone、iPad上轻松看好您的家。 VDP连接到您的Wi-Fi网络,并在您按门铃或触发移动侦测时向您发送即时呼叫或警报。当您接听呼叫或查看警报时,您可以从iPhone、iPad上看到,听到并与任何人通话。 所有的可视门铃和摄像机可以将动态高清视频和双向音频直接传输到您的iPhone,iPad上。还具有先进的移动侦测和夜视功能,即使在夜晚也可以提供清晰的图像。通过SD卡回放功能您还可以查看历史录制视频。 无论您身在世界何处,VDP都可以让您从任何地方轻松看好您的家。因为有了VDP,你总是在家。 产品功能特色: 1、高清视频,支持多码流; 2、双向通话,运用专业数字降噪、回音消除芯片,保证对讲音质纯真; 3、远程开锁; 4、移动侦测,在门铃布防后有人体在门铃机前移动都会触发报警; 5、红外夜视,采用红外夜视灯,及时在夜晚也可以提供清晰的图像; 6、视频录制,SD卡回放;

Screenshots

Hipcam Smart & Secure Access4 screens
VDP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hipcam Smart & Secure Access at 4.3 against VDP's 3.7. Hipcam Smart & Secure Access also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (39 vs 3). VDP's advantage is review sentiment (11% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hipcam Smart & Secure Access holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hipcam Smart & Secure Access has 39 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Hipcam Smart & Secure Access's written reviews are positive against 11% of VDP's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hipcam Smart & Secure Access ships an update fortnightly, VDP every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hipcam Smart & Secure Access versus VDP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHipcam Smart & Secure AccessVDP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (39 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews11.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size285 MB37 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPOWISER CORPORATION S.AShanghai RL Cloud Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Hipcam Smart & Secure Access

All ratings39 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative83.3%

VDP

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive11.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative82.5%

Bugs and requests

Hipcam Smart & Secure Access

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

VDP

Reported bugs

38 issues
  • App not ringing on phone (iOS/Android)
  • No notifications received
  • Cannot add/connect device
  • Incorrect username/password errors
  • Black screen or no video feed
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  • App crashes or freezes
  • Device goes offline frequently
  • Remote control not working
  • Loud restart sound with no volume control
  • App logs users out and prevents re-login
  • Incompatibility with specific iOS versions (e.g., iOS 16)
  • Audio is distorted or unclear
  • Camera image closes after a short duration
  • Motion sensors trigger incorrectly
  • Does not work with 5GHz WiFi
  • Spelling errors in the app
  • Doorbell does not ring on iPhone
  • Time zones are incorrect
  • Advanced settings lost after update
  • Notifications not coming through when app is not open
  • Silent switch on iPhone does not mute the ring
  • App doesn't work on mobile data
  • Push notifications or email alerts not working
  • Cannot see all cameras in one view
  • No battery backup
  • No website or contact for help in the app
  • No access from web page
  • Self-illuminating backlight on the call panel
  • App crashes immediately when trying to connect the device
  • Cannot connect device to WIFI
  • App notification not working on iOS 13
  • Ring delay is too long
  • User never gets alert when someone rings the doorbell
  • Cannot remotely control video doorbell and gate after update
  • When someone rings the doorbell, nothing comes to iPhone, but works on Android
  • When not in the application, the phone only receives a vibration, not a call
  • App shows wrong time
  • Lost advanced settings after updating app

Requested features

20 requests
  • Update application for iOS compatibility
  • Fix notification issues
  • Allow password changes
  • Add option to change restart sound volume
  • Improve remote access functionality
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  • Add Russian language support
  • Allow saving settings
  • Provide feedback and support channels
  • Fix spelling errors in the app
  • Add option to take photos automatically when doorbell rings
  • Keep unanswered calls in memory
  • Allow users to revert to older app versions
  • Fix audio issues
  • Improve connection stability
  • Add support for 5GHz WiFi
  • Fix motion sensor false alarms
  • Allow remote door opening with one click
  • Improve app's usability when not open
  • Add dark mode option
  • Provide advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

Hipcam Smart & Secure Access

No in-app purchases

None

VDP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hipcam Smart & Secure Access free?
Hipcam Smart & Secure Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VDP free?
VDP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hipcam Smart & Secure Access or VDP?
Hipcam Smart & Secure Access is rated higher. Hipcam Smart & Secure Access averages 4.3 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while VDP averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Hipcam Smart & Secure Access or VDP have ads?
Neither Hipcam Smart & Secure Access nor VDP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hipcam Smart & Secure Access or VDP?
Hipcam Smart & Secure Access ships an update fortnightly, and VDP every 2 months. Most recently, Hipcam Smart & Secure Access was updated on October 24, 2026 and VDP on October 24, 2026.

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