# CamHipro vs Smaint

The clearest difference is rating: Smaint at 4.0 against CamHipro's 2.4. Smaint also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 21) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). CamHipro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (396 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. Smaint asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smaint holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamHipro has 396 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of CamHipro's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smaint's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | CamHipro | Smaint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (396 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camhipro/id1420815722/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smaint/id1591332818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **396** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **22.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 126 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [琦 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/987803932) | [家宜 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591330514) |

## 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


### Smaint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smaint/id1591332818)

This app provides simple, secure, and reliable smart security monitoring products and solutions. It's designed for various environments, from busy urban areas to remote rural locations, ensuring your assets are always under your control.

**Highlights:** Smart security monitoring, Reliable surveillance products, Solutions for urban and rural areas, Asset control and security, Easy-to-use interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CamHipro free?

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

### Is Smaint free?

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

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

Smaint is rated higher. CamHipro averages 2.4 out of 5 from 396 ratings, while Smaint averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CamHipro or Smaint have ads?

Smaint shows ads; CamHipro does not.

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

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