# HiEasy vs DMSS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HiEasy at none against DMSS's 12. DMSS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 54%). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DMSS sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. HiEasy asks for nothing beyond the download.

DMSS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DMSS has 79K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of HiEasy's written reviews are positive against 89% of DMSS's.

HiEasy ships an update every 2 weeks, DMSS every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiEasy | DMSS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hieasy/id1317642218/reviews) | **[4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmss/id1493268178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **79K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews | **88.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#163** |
| Size | 302 MB | 472 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Ruision Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/988680972) | [DongBin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757539852) |

## What reviewers say

### HiEasy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hieasy/id1317642218)

Manage and monitor your devices remotely. View live feeds, play back recordings, and communicate through intercom. The app also handles device settings, local file management, and push notifications.

**Highlights:** Device management, Live preview, Remote playback, Device intercom, Push notifications, Parameter setting, Local video management

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast setup
- 🔒 Helpful app
- 💡 Great features
- 👍 Excellent quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Playback not working
- 🐛 Notifications not working

**Reported bugs**

- Can't create an account
- Verification code not working
- Cameras not detected
- Frequent disconnections
- Playback issues

**Requested features**

- Add zoom functionality
- Improve playback controls
- Enhance notification system
- Provide more language options
- Implement automatic time/date sync


### DMSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmss/id1493268178)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Monitor your home security with real-time video surveillance and instant alarm notifications. Play back recorded footage, share access with family, and manage devices like intercoms and access control systems remotely.

**Highlights:** Real-time live video view, Video playback by date and event, Instant alarm notifications, Device sharing with permissions, Alarm hub for various sensors, Visual intercom and access control

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 90-Day 4G Data Plan | $0.69 | one-time |
| 180 days unlimited data usage | $0.90 | one-time |
| Monthly Basic Plan | $3.49 | one-time |
| Monthly Basic Plan - Dual-lens | $6.90 | one-time |
| Monthly Pro Plan | $6.99 | one-time |
| Monthly 4G Data Plan | $10.00 | one-time |
| Monthly Pro Plan - Dual-lens | $13.90 | one-time |
| Annual Basic Plan | $34.99 | one-time |
| Annual Basic Plan - Dual-lens | $69.90 | one-time |
| Annual Pro Plan | $69.99 | one-time |
| Annual 4G Data Plan | $90.00 | one-time |
| Annual Pro Plan - Dual-lens | $139.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for security camera monitoring
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 🔒 Real-time alerts and ability to view cameras anytime
- 🔍 Top-notch image quality and streaming speed
- 👍 User-friendly and reliable system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues and app crashes
- 🐛 Playback functionality can be unreliable or difficult to use
- 🐛 Notifications and alarm settings can be inconsistent
- 🐛 Time/date display issues, especially with daylight savings
- 🐛 Difficulty finding and reviewing specific recorded events

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent connection and playback issues
- Notifications not working as expected
- Time/date display problems
- Crashes and freezes when using certain features

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn cameras on/off individually within the app
- Faster forward/rewind options for playback
- Custom notification sounds
- More flexible scheduling and notification settings
- Improved integration with other smart home/security devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HiEasy free?

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

### Is DMSS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HiEasy or DMSS?

DMSS is rated higher. HiEasy averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while DMSS averages 4.8 from 79K ratings.

### Do HiEasy or DMSS have ads?

HiEasy shows ads; DMSS does not.

### Which is updated more often, HiEasy or DMSS?

HiEasy ships an update every 2 weeks, and DMSS every 10 days. Most recently, HiEasy was updated on October 29, 2026 and DMSS on November 1, 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.*