# CamHipro vs AC18

The clearest difference is rating: CamHipro at 2.4 against AC18's 1.8. CamHipro also leads on ratings volume (396 vs 19) and review sentiment (23% vs 7%). AC18's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CamHipro sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. AC18 asks for nothing beyond the download.

CamHipro holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamHipro has 396 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of CamHipro's written reviews are positive against 7% of AC18's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamHipro | AC18 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (396 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camhipro/id1420815722/reviews)** | [1.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac18/id1435037986/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **396** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **22.7% of reviews** | 7.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 126 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [琦 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/987803932) | [Shenzhen Anjoy Vision Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435037985) |

## What reviewers say

### CamHipro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camhipro/id1420815722)

Manage your IP cameras with this software. View live feeds, review recorded footage, and access various camera management features. Designed for easy control of your surveillance system.

**Highlights:** Manage IP cameras, Watch real-time video, Playback recorded video, Easy camera control, Good security features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(008) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(007) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(006) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(005) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month AI (010) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month AI (011) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(004) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(003) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(002) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(014) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(012) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(015) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(016) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month AI (015) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month AI (016) | $8.99 | per month |
| 7-day video / one week | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7-day video / one month | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30-day video / one quartal | $39.99 | one-time |
| 30-day video / half year | $69.99 | one-time |
| 30-day video / one year | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Good security features
- 👍 Decent camera quality
- 🚀 Simple setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
- 🐛 Playback issues
- 🐛 Deletes cameras after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with iOS 16
- Time/date resets unexpectedly
- Notifications not working
- Cameras disappearing from app

**Requested features**

- Ability to change password
- Faster video playback
- More customization options
- Support for more camera brands
- Alexa integration


### AC18

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac18/id1435037986)

Access network cameras using P2P technology. Configure wireless/wired cameras, view live video, recordings, and engage in two-way audio. Receive and manage alarm information remotely.

**Highlights:** P2P network camera access, Remote live video viewing, SD card and cloud recording playback, Real-time two-way audio, Alarm information management, Network camera configuration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CamHipro free?

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

### Is AC18 free?

AC18 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CamHipro or AC18?

CamHipro is rated higher. CamHipro averages 2.4 out of 5 from 396 ratings, while AC18 averages 1.8 from 19 ratings.

### Do CamHipro or AC18 have ads?

Neither CamHipro nor AC18 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CamHipro or AC18?

CamHipro ships an update every 3 weeks, and AC18 every 3 weeks. Most recently, CamHipro was updated on October 24, 2026 and AC18 on October 24, 2026.

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