CCTV Connect vs HeimLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CCTV Connect
Monitor your security cameras remotely with advanced video analytics. Set up smart alerts, search recorded footage, and save video to secure cloud storage. Control cameras and share clips from anywhere.
- Smart alerts with object detection
- Smart search by date and object
- Live camera feed viewing
- Secure offsite cloud storage
- Remote camera control (PTZ, two-way audio)
- Motion detection alerts
- Video download and sharing
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WELCOME TO CCTV CONNECT Once your professional installer has created a CCTV Connect account for you, you'll be able to: - Use video analytics to set up smart alerts and detect hundreds of object types - Smart search - filter by date and/or object - Watch camera live feeds and recorded video from anywhere - Save video to secure offsite Videoloft cloud, at up to 4K resolution - Remotely control cameras (including PTZ controls and two-way audio) - Get alerts when motion is detected - Download and share video COMPATIBLE CAMERAS With a CCTV Connect Cloud Adapter, our software is directly compatible with all Axis IP cameras and all Hikvision IP cameras, NVRs & DVRs (including Hikvision OEMs; full list available below). CCTV Connect is also compatible with a wide range of IP cameras which support ONVIF. We have tested cameras from a range of brands: - Bosch - H-View - Panasonic - Uniview - Wisenet - Dahua - Onwote - Sony - Vivotek Hikvision OEM brands: - 3xLogic - ADJ - Advidia (Video Insight / Panasonic brand) - Alibi (Supercircuits) - Ameta - Annke - Armix - Avue - DMP - Elisa Live - Epcom - Global Network Security - GVS Security - HES Supply - Hikvision - Hills - Hitosino - Honeywell - Hunt CCTV - Interlogix (UTC) - Invidtech - Jlinks - KT&C - LaView - LTS - Nelly's Security - Norelco SafeCam / Spider Vue / Invezia - Northern (Tri-Ed) - Oco - Onix - Power Technology - Safire - Security Camera Warehouse - SecurityTronix - Sentry CCTV - Siqura / TKH - SnapAV / Wirepath - Swann - Syscom - Techpro - Trendnet - Vantage Security - W Box (ADI) - Winic - Xyclop For our full terms of service and our privacy policy please visit https://cctvconnect.com/terms.html and https://cctvconnect.com/privacy.html
HeimLink
This app allows you to easily set up and monitor your Wi-Fi video camera from your smartphone or tablet. View live video feeds remotely by logging into the application.
- Easy Wi-Fi video camera setup
- Live video feed viewing
- Remote access from smartphone/tablet
- User-friendly interface
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The mobile app is the smartest – and easiest to use – home monitoring Wi-Fi video camera that sets up easily on your smartphone. You can view your live video feed from anywhere by logging into the free mobile app on your smartphone or tablet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CCTV Connect at 71% against HeimLink's 6%. CCTV Connect also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.9) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). HeimLink's advantage is ratings volume (400 vs 47) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CCTV Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeimLink has 400 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of CCTV Connect's written reviews are positive against 6% of HeimLink's.
CCTV Connect ships an update monthly, HeimLink every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.
| Parameter | CCTV Connect | HeimLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (47 ratings) — better | 1.9 (400 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 5.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 47 | 400 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 270 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Videoloft Ltd | Shenzhen VanTop Technology & Innovation Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
CCTV Connect
HeimLink
Bugs and requests
CCTV Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
HeimLink
Reported bugs
4 issues- Camera feed freezes or lags
- App crashes on launch
- Motion detection not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with iOS 16
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Customizable motion detection zones
- Faster playback of recorded footage
- Better integration with smart home devices
In-app purchases
CCTV Connect
No in-app purchases
HeimLink
No in-app purchases
