Comparison

Hipcam Smart & Secure Access vs Strix

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

Strix

This app offers comprehensive security and tracking solutions for vehicles, homes, and personal safety. Monitor your assets, receive alerts for unauthorized movement or zone breaches, and get emergency assistance.

Highlights
  • 24/7 vehicle recovery assistance
  • Real-time vehicle location tracking
  • Geo-fencing with custom zones
  • Home/business alarm activation
  • SOS emergency button
  • Family/friend escort feature
Features
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¡Te damos la bienvenida a Strix, la evolución de LoJack! Cuidá tu auto, tu moto, tu casa y a tu familia desde la app. Con Strix: ⇨ Cuidá tu auto o moto: * Tendrás asistencia en recupero vehicular las 24 hs. Visualizá la ubicación de tus vehículos en el mapa. Creá tus zonas seguras: recibí notificaciones cuando el vehículo entre o salga de ellas (hasta 20 zonas). Activá Modo estacionado y recibí alertas si alguien mueve tu vehículo. Configurá velocidad máxima: recibí alertas si quien conduce supera el límite. Configurá tu agenda de services: para no olvidarte nunca de un mantenimiento. Revisá el historial de viajes de tus vehículos, con kilometraje, fecha, hora, velocidad y ubicación (hasta 30 días). ⇨ Cuidá tu casa o negocio: ** Activá y desactivá las alarmas de tu casa o negocio con la app, desde donde estés. Programá alarmas automáticas en los días y horarios que elijas. Consultá el historial de activaciones y desactivaciones del sistema de los últimos 90 días. Invitá a tus contactos cercanos para que puedan utilizar la alarma. Contás con la central de operaciones 24 horas en caso de una emergencia. ⇨ Cuidá a tu familia o amigos: *** Activá la función “Escolta” al salir de casa, programá el cronómetro y le avisaremos a tus contactos para que puedan acompañarte desde su teléfono. Botón SOS que envía una alerta a tus contactos designados, para que se comuniquen con vos al instante. Al activar el Escolta, compartís ubicación para que tus contactos puedan acompañarte. Podrás elegir si querés compartir ubicación o apagarla. En Strix, brindamos el respaldo de una central de seguridad con más de 20 años de trayectoria. Nuestro propósito es hacer que tu mundo sea más seguro. * Funciones disponibles al contratar el servicio Strix Auto. Disponible en Argentina, Chile y Uruguay. ** Funciones disponibles al contratar el servicio Strix Casa. Disponible en Argentina. *** Funciones disponibles en Argentina, Chile y Uruguay. ¿Dudas? En Argentina: escribinos a hola@lojack.com.ar o en www.strix.com.ar En Chile: www.strix.cl En Uruguay: www.strix.uy Llamanos: Argentina Atención al cliente: +54 0810-777-8749 Central de operaciones (en caso de robo): +54 0800-333-0911 Chile Atención al cliente: +56 227603400 Central de operaciones (en caso de robo): +56 227603400 Uruguay Atención al cliente: +59 2915 4646 Central de operaciones (en caso de robo): +59 8 8003911

Screenshots

Hipcam Smart & Secure Access4 screens
Strix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Hipcam Smart & Secure Access at free against Strix's free with in-app purchases. Hipcam Smart & Secure Access also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (39 vs 13). Strix's advantage is review sentiment (20% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Hipcam Smart & Secure Access's written reviews are positive against 20% of Strix'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, Strix every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hipcam Smart & Secure Access versus Strix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHipcam Smart & Secure AccessStrix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (39 ratings) — better4.1 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews20.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39 — better13
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size285 MB60 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPOWISER CORPORATION S.ACar Security S.A. LOJACK

Customer experience

Hipcam Smart & Secure Access

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

Strix

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative70.9%

In-app purchases

None

Hipcam Smart & Secure Access

No in-app purchases

None

Strix

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 Strix free?
Strix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hipcam Smart & Secure Access or Strix?
Hipcam Smart & Secure Access is rated higher. Hipcam Smart & Secure Access averages 4.3 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Strix averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.
Do Hipcam Smart & Secure Access or Strix have ads?
Neither Hipcam Smart & Secure Access nor Strix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hipcam Smart & Secure Access or Strix?
Hipcam Smart & Secure Access ships an update fortnightly, and Strix every 4 weeks. Most recently, Hipcam Smart & Secure Access was updated on September 6, 2026 and Strix on September 19, 2026.

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