Comparison

IPCam Plus vs Hik

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

Head to head
About

IPCam Plus

Access and view live video feeds from multiple ABUS IP cameras directly on your smartphone or tablet. Control PTZ cameras, save images, and stream recorded footage from SD cards. Supports various ABUS camera models and multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming from up to six cameras
  • PTZ camera control (pan, tilt, zoom)
  • Save and share video snapshots
  • Access recorded footage from SD cards
  • Organize cameras into groups
  • Multi-language support
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IPCam Plus with improved user interface Convenient access to your ABUS IP cameras when out and about allows you to watch all videos live. The free Universal IPCam Plus app is optimised for smartphones and tablets and displays video images from up to six network cameras at once. Alarm outputs can also be controlled via the app. Users can log in both via touch ID or using a six-digit PIN code. Camera view and online functions The camera views can be selected individually by creating groups. If multiple cameras are saved in the app, you can switch between them in single or multi-screen simply by swiping. The integrated online help function can display explanations for the control panels, for example. The online update function can be used to update the internal camera database quickly and easily, so that new camera models can be recognised reliably. Live image access and transfer via MMS or email The user-friendliness of iPhones or other similar devices is of course retained; simply tilt the mobile device to the side to view videos in landscape mode. When live-streaming, simply click to switch between different quality settings. Images can also be saved from the live cast. The relevant image is stored in the image folder on the end device and can be sent easily via MMS or email. If the video files are recorded directly on the camera SD card, the recorded material can be viewed via the app. There is no need to download the entire video; the desired areas can simply be selected and then streamed on the device. Control of PTZ cameras A particular highlight is the ability to control pan tilt zoom cameras using the buttons displayed in the live view. The app can also be used to configure preset positions for the cameras, and to change these at any time if necessary. Complete camera tours can also be started and stopped this way. Wide selection of languages The app supports German, English, French, Dutch and Danish. This application supports the following camera models: - TVIP11502, TVIP11552, TVIP11560, TVIP11561 - TVIP21502, TVIP21552, TVIP21560, TVIP22500 - TVIP31001, TVIP31501, TVIP31551, TVIP32500 - TVIP41500, TVIP41560 - TVIP52502 - TVIP61500, TVIP61550, TVIP61560, TVIP62500 - TVIP71501, TVIP71551, TVIP72500 - TVIP81000, TVIP81100, TVIP82000, TVIP82100 - TIP82900, TVIP83900, TVIP86900 - TVIP91100, TVIP91300, TVIP91600, TVIP91700 - TVIP92100, TVIP92300, TVIP92500, TVIP92600, TVIP92610, TVIP92700 - IPCB42500, IPCB42550, IPCB71500, IPCB72500 (HTTPS and SD-Card Snapshots requires Firmware 5.3.4 or above) - IPCB42501, IPCB42551, IPCB62500, IPCB72501, - IPCB24500, IPCB34500, IPCB64500, IPCB74500, - IPCA22500, IPCA32500, IPCA52000, IPCA62500, IPCA62505, IPCA72500 - IPCA33500, IPCA63500, IPCA66500, IPCA73500, IPCA76500 (HTTPS and SD-Card Snapshots requires Firmware 5.3.2 or above) - IPCS82520 (HTTPS and SD-Card Snapshots requires Firmware 5.3.3 or above) - IPCS82500 (HTTPS and SD-Card Snapshots requires Firmware 5.4.12 or above) - IPCS10020 - IPCB42510A, IPCB42510B, IPCB42510C, IPCB42515A, IPCB44510A, IPCB44510B, IPCB44510C - IPCB62510A, IPCB62510B, IPCB62510C, IPCB64510A, IPCB64510B, IPCB64510C, IPCB68510A, IPCB68510B, IPCB68510C - IPCB62520, IPCB64520, IPCB68520 - IPCB72520, IPCB74520, IPCB78520 Important notes: The app requires the firmware on your network camera to be up to date, so you may have to update the firmware before you start. Intensive use of the live-streaming function can increase battery consumption, causing the end device to heat up. In the case of remote connections, additional costs may be incurred depending on your provider. The video performance will depend on the transmission bandwidth. The privacy policy can be found here: https://info.abus-sc.com/legal-documents/ipcam-plus/dsgvo-ipcamplus.html The terms of use can be found here: https://info.abus-sc.com/legal-documents/ipcam-plus/terms-ipcamplus.html

About

Hik

This platform provides Hikvision partners with easy access to product information, promotions, and marketing materials. It offers efficient customer and device management, remote installation, troubleshooting, and opportunities for extra income through rewards and services.

Highlights
  • SADP Tool on Mobile
  • Product Information Access
  • Promotion & Trend Updates
  • Online Project Registration
  • Solution Design
  • Remote Installation & Handover
  • System Health Monitoring
  • Reward Redemption
Features
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The Hik-Partner Pro is a new version of Hik-ProConnect, it directly upgrade from Hik-ProConnect. The Hik-Partner Pro one-stop security service platform gives Hikvision partners easy access to all Hikvision product (include Hilook series)informations, promotions, and marketing handouts. Enjoy efficient customer and device management and extended value-added services with roud-the-clock convicence. Top features you will love: Get well prepared in advance ● SADP Tool on Mobile App ● Find product info you need fast ● Stay on the top of promotions, handouts and trends ● Register project online and get support from manufacture ● Design a solution in a snap Install remotely and hand over efficiently ● Customizable quote generation ● Ready-to-use tutorials for installation ● Visualized customer site management ● One-click handover of sites and devices Troubleshoot from any where, any time ● Proactive system health monitoring ● Remote configuration, ● Rich security tools ● Online support ● Timely updates of the RMA process Create extra income & get rewards ● Redeem rewards and services with points ● Co-brand with Hikvision, displaying your brand logo and info on customers’s Hik-Connect ● Create recurring revenue with cloud storage and cloud-based VMS

Screenshots

IPCam Plus4 screens
Hik4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hik at 67% against IPCam Plus's 17%. Hik also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months). IPCam Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hik sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. IPCam Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPCam Plus ships an update every 14 months, Hik fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IPCam Plus versus Hik: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPCam PlusHik
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB365 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABUS Security Center GmbH & Co. KGHIKVISION EUROPE B.V.

Customer experience

IPCam Plus

Written reviews18 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative77.8%

Hik

All ratings1,129 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews303 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative28.1%

Bugs and requests

IPCam Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hik

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Fails to log in, stuck on white screen
  • Incorrect time/date configuration
  • Motion detection settings not saving
  • DDNS not working
  • Encoding device issues
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  • Intercom issues on iOS

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode for iPad
  • Remote firmware upgrade
  • Advanced event/rule configuration
  • Cloud Attendance feature in India

In-app purchases

None

IPCam Plus

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Hik

One-time7
  • AllType Device Monthly Package3 variants$2.99
  • Network Camera Monthly Package$2.99
  • All-Type Device Annual Package$29.99
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  • Network Camera Annual Package$29.99
  • AllType Device Annual Package$29.99
  • Cobranding 1 Year Package$29.99
  • All-Type Device Annual Package$34.99

Questions

Is IPCam Plus free?
IPCam Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hik free?
Hik is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IPCam Plus or Hik have ads?
Neither IPCam Plus nor Hik shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPCam Plus or Hik?
IPCam Plus ships an update every 14 months, and Hik fortnightly. Most recently, IPCam Plus was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hik on November 10, 2026.

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