# M vs HQ

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HQ at 10.0 against M's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

M ships an update every 52 months, HQ every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | M | HQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hq-connect/id1297822873/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **83** |
| Positive reviews | — | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 52 months | **Every 33 months** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 45 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Omtech Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1223438523) | [Alkam Security](https://appshunter.io/developer/708186920) |

## What reviewers say

### M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-tech/id1263503282)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hq-connect/id1297822873)

This app provides live viewing and playback of camera recordings. It offers intuitive operation for easy access to your security system, with image quality adjustments for low-bandwidth connections. Users can record videos and take photos remotely, receive push notifications, and utilize features like a remote pilot.

**Highlights:** Live camera viewing, Playback of recorded footage, Image quality adjustment, Remote video recording, Remote photo capture, P2P connections, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is M free?

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

### Is HQ free?

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

### Do M or HQ have ads?

Neither M nor HQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, M or HQ?

M ships an update every 52 months, and HQ every 33 months. Most recently, M was updated on September 13, 2026 and HQ on September 20, 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.*