iVMS vs HAT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iVMS
This mobile surveillance system client allows users to remotely monitor security cameras. It provides real-time viewing, playback of recorded footage, and alarm notifications over various network connections.
- Real-time tracking
- Live view of cameras
- Playback of recorded footage
- Alarm receiving
- Remote system access
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iVMS-5260M Mobile Client is installed on the iPhone. It gets access to the iVMS-5200 Mobile Surveillance system via Wi-Fi, 3G, and 4G network, and fulfills multiple operating functions, including real-time tracking, live view, playback, alarm receiving, and so on.
HAT
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This application needs to be used in conjunction with the Hikvision 360 surround view recorder equipment, The app mainly provides video preview, parameter configuration, and other functions for recorders.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iVMS at 8.0 against HAT's 11.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iVMS ships an update every 5 months, HAT every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iVMS | HAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hikvision Digital Technology Co.,Ltd | hikvision |
In-app purchases
iVMS
No in-app purchases
HAT
No in-app purchases
