Comparison

IP116 Plus Camera vs HID HOP

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

Head to head
About

IP116 Plus Camera

Monitor your home, office, family, or pets remotely with this app. It records continuously and sends notifications only when motion is detected, providing clear day and night visuals.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring of home and office
  • Motion detection notifications
  • Day and night video quality
  • Loop recording to microSD card
  • Remote access to recorded footage
  • Cloud-based recording plans
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Always in the Know, on the Go Remote Monitoring - of Your Home, Office, Family, Pets - Made Easy Guard Your Home Day & Night Armed with high-caliber image sensor and 10pcs of infrared LEDs, Chuango IP116 Plus offers high video quality and renders clear visual confirmation and evidence in day and night. Records only What Matters The IP116 Plus is always recording in a loop onto your microSD™ card, and you only get notifications when motion is detected (user adjustable). You can access recorded footage or motion triggers remotely from anywhere in the world, anytime. Statement for the Auto-Renewable Cloud-Based Recording Plans 1. Payment: Auto-renewable subscriptions include “Basic Monthly / Basic Annually / Premium Monthly / Premium Annually”. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. 2. Auto-renewal: Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. 3. Cancel subscription: The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. 4. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. 5. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: http://www.chuango.com/privacypolicy/Terms_and_Conditions.html Privacy policy: http://www.chuango.com/privacypolicy/Privacy.html

About

HID HOP

Transform your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and trackpad for any computer. Control your device from a distance with features like media controls and secure PIN protection. Works seamlessly with macOS, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS.

Highlights
  • Full keyboard with special keys
  • Precision trackpad with tap-to-click
  • Media controls
  • Secure PIN-protected connection
  • Low-latency response
  • Works with any USB HID computer
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a wireless keyboard and trackpad for any computer with HID-HOP. Connect to the HID-HOP USB dongle via Bluetooth and control your computer from across the room – perfect for presentations, media centers, or couch computing. FEATURES: • Full keyboard with special keys and shortcuts • Precision trackpad with tap-to-click and scrolling • Media controls for play/pause, volume, and track navigation • Secure PIN-protected connection with encrypted Bluetooth • Low-latency response for smooth, real-time control • Works with any computer that supports USB HID devices REQUIREMENTS: • HID-HOP USB dongle (nRF52840-based hardware) • iPhone with Bluetooth Low Energy support • iOS 15.0 or later HOW IT WORKS: 1. Plug the HID-HOP dongle into your computer's USB port 2. Open the app and scan for your dongle 3. Enter your security PIN to pair 4. Start typing and controlling! The dongle appears as a standard USB keyboard and mouse to your computer – no drivers or software installation required. Works with macOS, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS. Perfect for: • Home theater and media center control • Presentations and meetings • Controlling computers from a distance • Accessibility and convenience Open source firmware available at github.com/nathanabrewer

Screenshots

IP116 Plus Camera4 screens
HID HOP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HID HOP at none against IP116 Plus Camera's 4. HID HOP also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). IP116 Plus Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). 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. IP116 Plus Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HID HOP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP116 Plus Camera ships an update every 3 months, HID HOP weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IP116 Plus Camera versus HID HOP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP116 Plus CameraHID HOP
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChuango Security Technology CorporationNathan Brewer

In-app purchases

4 purchases

IP116 Plus Camera

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Basic Annually$29.991 Year
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  • Premium Annually$69.991 Year
None

HID HOP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IP116 Plus Camera free?
IP116 Plus Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HID HOP free?
HID HOP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IP116 Plus Camera or HID HOP have ads?
Neither IP116 Plus Camera nor HID HOP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP116 Plus Camera or HID HOP?
IP116 Plus Camera ships an update every 3 months, and HID HOP weekly. Most recently, IP116 Plus Camera was updated on November 2, 2026 and HID HOP on October 30, 2026.

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