# CTRONICS vs CamHipro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CTRONICS at none against CamHipro's 21. CTRONICS also leads on rating (2.6 vs 2.4) and review sentiment (37% vs 23%). CamHipro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (395 vs 60). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CamHipro sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. CTRONICS asks for nothing beyond the download.

CTRONICS holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamHipro has 395 ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of CTRONICS's written reviews are positive against 23% of CamHipro's.

CTRONICS ships an update every 6 weeks, CamHipro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CTRONICS | CamHipro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.6 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctronics/id1228047553/reviews)** | [2.4 (395 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camhipro/id1420815722/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **395** |
| Positive reviews | **36.8% of reviews** | 22.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHENZHEN C-TRONICS CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609380590) | [琦 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/987803932) |

## What reviewers say

### CTRONICS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctronics/id1228047553)

Stream live video from your camera and capture still images directly from the feed. Remotely control your camera's functions for a seamless viewing and recording experience.

**Highlights:** Watch online video, Catch photos on video, Control the camera

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well with cameras
- 👍 Great motion capture
- 👍 Easy setup for some
- 👍 Good camera quality
- 👍 Added joystick movement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video inversion issues
- 🐛 Playback problems
- 🐛 Authentication issues
- 🐛 Connection difficulties
- 🐛 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Video seems to be inverted
- Turning iPad does the opposite in landscape
- App in portrait but wrong way round
- Video is landscape but upside down in portrait
- None of the 8 cameras show video in playback

**Requested features**

- Provide a video on YouTube for internet connection
- Add a feature to select all videos at once
- Improve video quality settings
- Allow longer recording times for motion triggers
- Add ability to set alarm off from live view


### CamHipro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camhipro/id1420815722)

Manage your IP cameras with this software. View live feeds, review recorded footage, and access various camera management features. Designed for easy control of your surveillance system.

**Highlights:** Manage IP cameras, Watch real-time video, Playback recorded video, Easy camera control, Good security features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(008) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(007) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(006) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(005) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month AI (010) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month AI (011) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(004) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(003) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(002) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(014) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(012) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(015) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(016) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month AI (015) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month AI (016) | $8.99 | per month |
| 7-day video / one week | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7-day video / one month | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30-day video / one quartal | $39.99 | one-time |
| 30-day video / half year | $69.99 | one-time |
| 30-day video / one year | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Good security features
- 👍 Decent camera quality
- 🚀 Simple setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
- 🐛 Playback issues
- 🐛 Deletes cameras after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with iOS 16
- Time/date resets unexpectedly
- Notifications not working
- Cameras disappearing from app

**Requested features**

- Ability to change password
- Faster video playback
- More customization options
- Support for more camera brands
- Alexa integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CTRONICS free?

CTRONICS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CamHipro free?

CamHipro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CTRONICS or CamHipro?

CTRONICS is rated higher. CTRONICS averages 2.6 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while CamHipro averages 2.4 from 395 ratings.

### Do CTRONICS or CamHipro have ads?

Neither CTRONICS nor CamHipro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CTRONICS or CamHipro?

CTRONICS ships an update every 6 weeks, and CamHipro every 3 weeks. Most recently, CTRONICS was updated on September 22, 2026 and CamHipro on September 23, 2026.

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