# iSmCam vs CamHipro

The clearest difference is rating: iSmCam at 4.0 against CamHipro's 2.4. iSmCam also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 21) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). CamHipro's advantage is ratings volume (396 vs 1) and review sentiment (23% vs 0%). 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. iSmCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

iSmCam holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamHipro has 396 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of iSmCam's written reviews are positive against 23% of CamHipro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iSmCam ships an update every 6 weeks, CamHipro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSmCam | CamHipro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismcam/id1241622265/reviews)** | [2.4 (396 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camhipro/id1420815722/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **396** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **22.7% 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 | 38 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [I-SMART CITIES (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/505905266) | [琦 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/987803932) |

## What reviewers say

### iSmCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismcam/id1241622265)

Monitor network camera feeds from your smartphone, whether on your local network or over the internet. Features include motion detection alarms, push notifications, audio monitoring, and photo capture.

**Highlights:** Network camera monitoring, Motion detection alarms, Push notifications, Audio monitoring and intercom, Snap photos, Image quality settings

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 iSmCam free?

iSmCam 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, iSmCam or CamHipro?

iSmCam is rated higher. iSmCam averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CamHipro averages 2.4 from 396 ratings.

### Do iSmCam or CamHipro have ads?

Neither iSmCam nor CamHipro shows ads.

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

iSmCam ships an update every 6 weeks, and CamHipro every 3 weeks. Most recently, iSmCam was updated on October 20, 2026 and CamHipro on October 27, 2026.

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