CCTV Connect vs HapSeeMate+
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
HapSeeMate+
Monitor your IP cameras remotely with clear, real-time video. Features include two-way talk, PTZ control, video playback, and motion detection alerts. Ideal for home, business, and personal security.
- Real-time video monitoring
- Two-way talk
- Remote PTZ control
- Video playback
- Motion detection alerts
- Device sharing
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HapSee Mate is an instant monitoring software for IP cameras. You can watch clear and smooth real-time images anytime anywhere after connecting the smart camera through a mobile phone. Multiple functions are supported, such as two-way talk, remote PTZ control, video playback, motion detection and alarm push, etc. It is perfect for families, shops, companies, caring for the elderly, babies and pets, supervising nannies and employees, and intelligent anti-theft. 1.Whole new upgrade, adding account management, convenient and efficient. 2.All devices in one APP, anytime, anywhere. 3.Can be set for different scenarios, one device, multiple functions. 4.Remote playback of videos stored in TF card and cloud to keep the wonderful moments. 5.One device can be shared and watched by multiple users. The whole new upgrade HapSee Mate is coming. We sincerely invite you to experience a better version. Download and install the HapSee Mate user management version and upgrade the IPC firmware to enjoy one month experience of the alarm remote cloud storage. Let’s take action now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CCTV Connect at 71% against HapSeeMate+'s 7%. CCTV Connect also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.4). HapSeeMate+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 79 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of CCTV Connect's written reviews are positive against 7% of HapSeeMate+'s.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CCTV Connect | HapSeeMate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (47 ratings) — better | 1.4 (79 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 7.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 47 | 79 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 168 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Videoloft Ltd | Shenzhen Qianniao Xiangyun Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
CCTV Connect
HapSeeMate+
Bugs and requests
CCTV Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
HapSeeMate+
Reported bugs
18 issues- Cannot connect to camera
- QR code scanner not working
- App crashes during Wi-Fi connection
- Cannot view recorded videos
- Camera not recognized by the app
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- Verification code overdue error
- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Login issues, unable to register or reset password
- Cannot input Wi-Fi network name
- Camera only works on the same Wi-Fi network
- Old app stopped working after update
- New app incompatible with existing cameras
- App crashes on iOS
- Cannot access camera after update
- Password incorrect even when correct
- Recording not working
- App not sending verification codes
- Cannot purchase cloud storage via PayPal
Requested features
5 requests- Add color indicators for abnormal events in playback
- Improve speed for playback of recorded videos
- Add online banking option for cloud storage purchase
- Bring back the old HapSee Mate app
- Allow input of Wi-Fi name during setup
In-app purchases
CCTV Connect
No in-app purchases
HapSeeMate+
No in-app purchases
