# HiLook vs JOOAN

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HiLook at none against JOOAN's 16. HiLook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (23K vs 74). JOOAN's advantage is iOS requirement (12 vs 15.1). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JOOAN sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HiLook asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for HiLook against 4.7 for JOOAN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiLook has 23K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of HiLook's written reviews are positive against 29% of JOOAN's.

HiLook ships an update every 4 months, JOOAN every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiLook | JOOAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hilook/id1340663087/reviews) | [4.7 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jooan/id6475136302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | **37.2% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 522 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hikvision Digital Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/358934279) | [Shenzhen Zhihuizai IOT Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593591376) |

## What reviewers say

### HiLook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hilook/id1340663087)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Local view quits unexpectedly
- Notifications not working
- Playback not functioning properly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Allow customizable alert sounds
- Add 6-camera view option
- Improve remote access and connectivity
- Implement faster video playback speeds
- Provide better instructions and documentation


### JOOAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jooan/id6475136302)

Monitor your home, office, or store remotely with real-time video, automatic tracking of moving objects, and zone detection with sound alarms. This app allows for intelligent voice control of connected smart cameras, enhancing security and providing remote care.

**Highlights:** Real-time video monitoring, Automatic object tracking, Zone detection with sound alarms, Remote playback, Abnormal alarm push notifications, Intelligent voice control integration

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| 7-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month) | $4.99 | per month |
| 30-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month) | $15.99 | per month |
| 3-Day Video Loop Storage (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| 7-Day Video Loop Storage (1 Year) | $44.99 | per year |
| 30-Day Video Loop Storage (1 Year) | $164.99 | per year |
| 币种专属套餐 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 事件型3天云存储月套餐 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 事件型7天云存储月套餐 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3 Day cloud storage quarterly Pkg | $9.99 | one-time |
| 无限量任意观看【30天】 | $13.99 | one-time |
| 事件型30天云存储月套餐 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 3day cloud storage annual package | $33.99 | one-time |
| 无限量任意观看【180天】 | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HiLook free?

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

### Is JOOAN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HiLook or JOOAN?

HiLook and JOOAN are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 23K and 74 ratings respectively.

### Do HiLook or JOOAN have ads?

JOOAN shows ads; HiLook does not.

### Which is updated more often, HiLook or JOOAN?

HiLook ships an update every 4 months, and JOOAN every 12 months. Most recently, HiLook was updated on September 24, 2026 and JOOAN on September 18, 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.*