Lens vs HiLook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lens
Access your security cameras from anywhere using your iPhone or iPad. View live HD video, navigate through recordings with a timeline, and easily add CCTV devices from various brands.
- Live HD video streaming
- Timeline navigation for recordings
- Add CCTV devices remotely
- Compatible with major brands
- Easy, intuitive interface
- QR code device setup
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Safire Lens is the video surveillance app you need. Do you want to check what is going on at home or in your company? Use your iPhone with Lens to access your security cameras and see full HD video in real time. Did you miss something? Do you want to go back and check a specific moment? You only have to select the desired date in the calendar and navigate through the timeline to see the recordings. What does Safire Lens offer? The possibility to add your CCTV devices and access your cameras from anywhere. You only need your iPhone or iPad and an internet connection. Forget about complicated menus and hard configuration processes. Easy to use and intuitive. Safire Lens has been designed to give the best experience for beginners as well as more advanced users. You will be able to access your cameras with no need of advanced technical knowledge. You only have to add your devices using an IP address, a domain or a QR code. Compatible with the main video surveillance brands, Safire Lens is the only application that allows you to access them all. Download the app for free and start watching your cameras right now."
HiLook
Access and view live video streams from your DNRs, NVRs, and IP cameras remotely. Play back recorded footage to review past events and receive instant notifications when motion is detected by your devices.
- Real-time monitoring
- Video playback
- Motion detection alerts
- Remote camera access
- Cloud P2P support
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long description : The HiLookVision app is designed to work with DNRs, NVRs and IP cameras which support Cloud P2P function.It allows you to live with your cameras remotely.All you need to do is creating an account and adding device into the account, then you can enjoy the real-time video from cameras on a global scale. it also allows you to play back recorded video to search every milestone of your life.When motion detection alarm of your device triggered, you can get an instant message notification from XXX app. Key Features: 1. Real-time monitoring 2. Video playback 3. Motion detection alarm notification
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HiLook at 4.7 against Lens's 3.0. HiLook also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Lens's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Lens sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. HiLook asks for nothing beyond the download.
HiLook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiLook has 23K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Lens's written reviews are positive against 37% of HiLook's.
Lens ships an update every 3 weeks, HiLook every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lens | HiLook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.7 (23K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 37.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 23K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 522 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LONG XIANG EXPORTACION IMPORTACION SL | Hikvision Digital Technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
Lens
HiLook
Bugs and requests
Lens
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
HiLook
Reported bugs
4 issues- Local view quits unexpectedly
- Notifications not working
- Playback not functioning properly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
Requested features
5 requests- Allow customizable alert sounds
- Add 6-camera view option
- Improve remote access and connectivity
- Implement faster video playback speeds
- Provide better instructions and documentation
In-app purchases
Lens
- Proteção24HFree
- ServielFree
- Rafa CámarasFree
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- SelectVigiFree
- SM SistemiFree
- NIX GRUP DE SEGURETATFree
- TBO WORKING SEGURIDADFree
- SecurcastFree
- M.T.S. Multi Tech SystemFree
- Sistemi and TecnologieFree
HiLook
No in-app purchases









