Comparison

hiviewXview vs Smart Endoscope

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

Head to head
About

hiviewXview

This surveillance software allows users to monitor Hi-view CCTV products remotely. It supports cloud technology for easy login via QR scan and provides real-time video streaming and playback capabilities.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring of CCTV products
  • Cloud technology support
  • QR code device login
  • Real-time video streaming
  • Playback functionality
Features
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hiviewXview is a specially developed monitoring surveillance software for Hi-view cctv products. It’s support cloud technology, easy login by the device's serial number (QR Scan). Customers can view real time video streaming, playback and more functions.

About

Smart Endoscope

Connect select otoscopes and borescopes to your mobile device to capture photos and record videos. This app provides control over your connected device, allowing you to save captured media directly to your phone. Camera permissions are required for photo and video functionality.

Highlights
  • Connects to select otoscopes and borescopes
  • Control device via mobile
  • Take photos
  • Record videos
  • Save captured media
Features
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Smart Endoscope app connects select otoscopes and borescope models with your mobile device. The app gives you control of the otoscope or borescope with your mobile device. You can take photos or record videos and save that content to your mobile device with the app. You may need to give the app camera permission to take photos and videos. These are normal permission requests for an app to make. 【Automatic Renewal Membership Instructions】 1.Service Name: Smart Endoscope Premium Monthly Plan, Smart Endoscope Premium Annual Plan. 2.Price: $4.99 / month, $49.99 / year. 3.Accounts with auto-renewal enabled will be automatically charged via the iTunes account within 24 hours before the end of each billing period, and the membership validity will be extended by one month. 4.To cancel the subscription, please manually open your iPhone "Settings" → enter "iTunes Store & App Store" → tap "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, tap "Subscriptions", choose "Smart Endoscope Premium", and cancel the subscription. If the subscription is not canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period, it will be automatically renewed. 5.Payment Terms: https://d.gto.so/SmartEndoscope/premium_conditions.html 6.Privacy Policy: https://d.gto.so/SmartEndoscope/privacy_policy.html Disclaimer This application is not a medical app and is not intended for medical use. It must not be used for the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease or medical condition. This app is intended for general inspection purposes only.

Screenshots

hiviewXview4 screens
Smart Endoscope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Endoscope at 3.8 against hiviewXview's 1.0. Smart Endoscope also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 8%) and ratings volume (629 vs 1). hiviewXview's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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. Smart Endoscope sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. hiviewXview asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Endoscope holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Endoscope has 629 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of hiviewXview's written reviews are positive against 46% of Smart Endoscope's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

hiviewXview ships an update every 2 months, Smart Endoscope fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
hiviewXview versus Smart Endoscope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterhiviewXviewSmart Endoscope
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.8 (629 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.8% of reviews45.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1629 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB226 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChatchavan JaichobchusakunGrus IoT

Customer experience

hiviewXview

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive7.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative86.3%

Smart Endoscope

All ratings625 ratings
Positive69.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative27.5%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative48.8%

Bugs and requests

hiviewXview

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Smart Endoscope

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after recent update
  • Inability to connect device to app
  • Saved photos/videos not accessible
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Activation code issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bluetooth connectivity option
  • Improved app stability
  • More device compatibility
  • Better customer support
  • Easier setup and pairing process

In-app purchases

None

hiviewXview

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Smart Endoscope

Subscriptions2
  • SmartEndoscope Premium Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • SmartEndoscope Premium Annual1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Activation Code$1.99

Questions

Is hiviewXview free?
hiviewXview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Endoscope free?
Smart Endoscope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, hiviewXview or Smart Endoscope?
Smart Endoscope is rated higher. hiviewXview averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Smart Endoscope averages 3.8 from 629 ratings.
Do hiviewXview or Smart Endoscope have ads?
Neither hiviewXview nor Smart Endoscope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, hiviewXview or Smart Endoscope?
hiviewXview ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Endoscope fortnightly. Most recently, hiviewXview was updated on October 14, 2026 and Smart Endoscope on October 25, 2026.

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