Comparison

HiLook vs cam720

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Video playback
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Remote camera access
  • Cloud P2P support
Features
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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

About

cam720

This mobile client connects to smart cameras for real-time monitoring, video chat, and remote playback. It offers features like automatic tracking of moving objects, zone detection with sound alarms, and intelligent voice control integration. Keep an eye on your home, office, or pets from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Real-time video monitoring
  • Video chat
  • Remote playback
  • Automatic tracking
  • Zone detection with sound alarm
  • Intelligent voice control
Features
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"cam720" is a mobile client for smart cameras. Through cloud monitoring P2P technology, cam720 can realize real-time monitoring, video chat, remote playback, abnormal alarm and other functions, such as after connecting to a smart camera. You can experience the following features: ·Watching the store and watching the home: View the real-time video of home, shops, offices and other places at any time, allowing you to easily manage the office, protect the safety of your home at any time, realize remote care, intelligent companionship, and share a wonderful life. ·Automatic Tracking: Track moving objects, lock on abnormal targets, and record videos. ·Zone detection: Key area detection and sound alarm can be set. After abnormal human activity/environment is detected, the on-site alarm will sound and the abnormal information will be pushed immediately, helping you discover potential safety hazards at the first time. ·Intelligent voice control: Link to Tmall Genie, voice control to turn on/off the smart camera, making your use more comfortable. cam720, Zhilian Life, you can watch your home, store and pet at any time, making your life safer and more exciting. This application complies with Apple's standard terms of service. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HiLook3 screens
cam7204 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HiLook at none against cam720's 22. HiLook also leads on ads (none vs shown). cam720's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. cam720 sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HiLook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for HiLook against 4.7 for cam720. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of HiLook's written reviews are positive against 32% of cam720's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HiLook ships an update every 4 months, cam720 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HiLook versus cam720: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiLookcam720
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (23K ratings)4.7 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews37.2% of reviews — better31.7% of reviews
Number of ratings23K — better13K
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size522 MB391 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHikvision Digital Technology Co.,LtdShenzhen Zhihuizai IOT Co., Ltd

Customer experience

HiLook

All ratings22,599 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews258 reviews
Positive37.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative51.9%

cam720

All ratings12,945 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews625 reviews
Positive31.7%
Neutral10.4%
Negative57.9%

User reviews

HiLook

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Shared functionality
  • 🚀 Clear and smooth camera feed
  • 🔒 Provides peace of mind
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Excellent camera quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
  • 🐛 Push notifications not working
  • 🐛 Playback and recording issues
  • 🐛 Unstable network connection
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes

cam720

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great value
  • 👍 Awesome and affordable cameras
  • 🚀 Excellent quality and features
  • 👍 Works well
  • 🚀 Nice product

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable app with bugs
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and resets
  • 🐛 Difficult to set up and configure
  • 🐛 Poor cloud storage and playback

Bugs and 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

cam720

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Camera keeps going offline
  • App freezes and crashes frequently
  • Firmware updates fail to install
  • Inconsistent performance and connectivity
  • Cloud storage and recording issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add user manual and instructions
  • Improve app stability and responsiveness
  • Allow more flexible settings and customization
  • Integrate with smart home platforms
  • Enhance video recording and playback features

In-app purchases

None

HiLook

No in-app purchases

20 purchases

cam720

Subscriptions8
  • Event based 3-day cloud storage$1.991 Month
  • 3-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month)$2.991 Month
  • Event based 7-day cloud storage$3.491 Month
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  • AI智能分析-连续包月$4.991 Month
  • 7-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month)$4.991 Month
  • Event based 30-day cloud storage$10.991 Month
  • 30-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month)2 variants$15.991 Month
  • 7-Day Video Loop Storage (1 Year)$44.991 Year
One-time12
  • 币种专属套餐$1.99
  • video save for 3 days(1 month)$3.99
  • video save for 7 days(1 month)$5.99
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  • 3Day cloud storage quarter package$9.99
  • video save for 7 days(1 month)$10.49
  • 7Day cloud storage quarter package2 variants$15.99
  • video save for 30 days(1 month)$17.99
  • video save for 3 days(365 days)$33.99
  • 事件型30天云存储季度套餐$54.99
  • 事件型7天云存储年套餐$54.99
  • 事件型30天云存储年套餐$179.99
  • 无限量任意观看【720天】$249.99

Questions

Is HiLook free?
HiLook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is cam720 free?
cam720 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HiLook or cam720?
HiLook and cam720 are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 23K and 13K ratings respectively.
Do HiLook or cam720 have ads?
cam720 shows ads; HiLook does not.
Which is updated more often, HiLook or cam720?
HiLook ships an update every 4 months, and cam720 every 3 weeks. Most recently, HiLook was updated on September 24, 2026 and cam720 on September 24, 2026.

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