Comparison

HIDVCAM vs Hi Cam+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HIDVCAM

Transform your mobile device into a powerful webcam for live and historical video monitoring. Receive alarm notifications and manage authorizations with ease. Enjoy full-duplex intercom functionality for seamless communication.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Historical video playback
  • Alarm message push notifications
  • Authorization management
  • Full-duplex intercom
Features
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This is a webcam tool that mainly includes the following features: 1. Live video 2. Historical video 3. Alarm message push 4. Authorization management 5. Full-duplex intercom Service Agreement:https://pay.houwei-tech.com/protocol_en.html Privacy Policy:https://hopewayapi.houwei-tech.com/h5/app6/hw_help_en/html/privacy.html

About

Hi Cam+

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This is Hi Cam+ App, which main functions are: 1. Connect camera and App through WiFi to preview real-time image. 2. Control camera to take photo or record video. 3. Camera settings. 4. Download photo and video from camra to mobile.

Screenshots

HIDVCAM2 screens
Hi Cam+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hi Cam+ at none against HIDVCAM's 10. Hi Cam+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HIDVCAM sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Hi Cam+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HIDVCAM ships an update every 5 weeks, Hi Cam+ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HIDVCAM versus Hi Cam+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIDVCAMHi Cam+
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer祥文 曾Shenzhen Ruixintong Technology Co., Ltd.

Bugs and requests

HIDVCAM

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to receive verification code
  • Inconsistent video playback and downloads
  • Alarms and notifications not working as expected
  • Sudden app crashes and freezes
  • Failure to connect to WiFi

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to change activity zone size
  • Sensitivity slider for motion detection
  • More control over cloud storage subscription
  • Ability to delete saved videos
  • Support for more than 4 cameras

Hi Cam+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

HIDVCAM

Subscriptions2
  • Month package for 7-day$3.991 Month
  • Half year package for 7-day$15.996 Months
One-time8
  • week package H1$0.29
  • Month package$5.99
  • month package H7$6.90
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  • 30-day data plan D1392$14.90
  • half year package H7$24.90
  • year package H7$43.90
  • half year package H30$62.90
  • year package H30$120.99
None

Hi Cam+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HIDVCAM free?
HIDVCAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hi Cam+ free?
Hi Cam+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HIDVCAM or Hi Cam+ have ads?
HIDVCAM shows ads; Hi Cam+ does not.
Which is updated more often, HIDVCAM or Hi Cam+?
HIDVCAM ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hi Cam+ every 3 days. Most recently, HIDVCAM was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hi Cam+ on November 3, 2026.

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