# IPCam Plus vs Hik

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.

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

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

## The numbers

| Metric | IPCam Plus | Hik |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hik-partner-pro-formerly-hpc/id1485563654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 365 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ABUS Security Center GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/374885222) | [HIKVISION EUROPE B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628803995) |

## What reviewers say

### IPCam Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipcam-plus/id1212379563)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hik-partner-pro-formerly-hpc/id1485563654)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AllType Device Monthly Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Network Camera Monthly Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| All-Type Device Annual Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Network Camera Annual Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| AllType Device Annual Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cobranding 1 Year Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| All-Type Device Annual Package | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best app
- 🚀 Excellent management platform
- 🚀 Enhances team efficiency
- 🚀 Reliable, offers up-to-date technology
- 🚀 Excellent for installers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lag issues after updates
- 🤯 Difficult to configure/troubleshoot
- 🔒 No permission for live view after handover
- 🤑 Chargeable features in the UK
- 🐛 Crashes, sluggish, and power-hungry

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*