# HIDVCAM vs StarEye

The clearest difference is rating: StarEye at 3.0 against HIDVCAM's 1.9. StarEye also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). HIDVCAM's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 18). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HIDVCAM sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and StarEye sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StarEye holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of HIDVCAM's written reviews are positive against 12% of StarEye's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HIDVCAM ships an update monthly, StarEye fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HIDVCAM | StarEye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidvcam/id1434068425/reviews) | **[3.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stareye/id1523975767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **13.6% of reviews** | 11.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 134 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [祥文 曾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273655665) | [Shenzhen Xuanyuanxing Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523975769) |

## What reviewers say

### HIDVCAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidvcam/id1434068425)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month package for 7-day | $3.99 | per month |
| Half year package for 7-day | $15.99 | per 6 months |
| 7-day circle storage H7 | $26.99 | per year |
| for 30-day circle storage H30 | $38.99 | per 6 months |
| week package H1 | $0.29 | one-time |
| Week package T1 | $0.29 | one-time |
| 月套餐 H7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Month package | $5.99 | one-time |
| month package H7 | $6.90 | one-time |
| Month package T30 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30-day data plan D1392 | $14.90 | one-time |
| 年套餐 H7 | $14.99 | one-time |
| half year package H7 | $24.90 | one-time |
| Half year package | $24.99 | one-time |
| 90-day data plan D1641 | $39.49 | one-time |
| year package H7 | $43.90 | one-time |
| Year package | $43.90 | one-time |
| half year package H30 | $62.90 | one-time |
| Half year package T30 | $62.90 | one-time |
| 180-day data plan D1390 | $79.90 | one-time |
| 年套餐T30 | $79.99 | one-time |
| year package H30 | $120.99 | one-time |
| Year packageT30 | $120.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 👍 Simple and functional app
- 🚀 Plug and play
- 👍 Works as expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🔋 Short battery life
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### StarEye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stareye/id1523975767)

Easily configure and manage smart home devices with one-click setup. Access cloud storage for recordings, photos, and videos, and monitor your devices remotely. Receive instant notifications for activity, such as guest arrivals.

**Highlights:** One-click device configuration, Cloud storage for records, photos, and videos, Remote device monitoring, On-demand photo and video capture, Push notifications for activity

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-day cycle storage (1 Month) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle storage (1 Month) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 day cloud storage 1 Month | $5.49 | one-time |
| 60 day cloud storage 1 month | $8.49 | one-time |
| 3-day cycle storage (3 Month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30d cloud 1month 20s record | $10.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle storage (3 Month) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 30d cloud 1month 30s record | $16.99 | one-time |
| Data package | $17.99 | one-time |
| 30 day cloud storage 6 Month | $20.49 | one-time |
| 3-day cycle storage (6 Month) | $20.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle storage (6 Month) | $24.99 | one-time |
| 60 day cloud storage 6 Month | $37.49 | one-time |
| 30 day cloud storage 12 month | $40.49 | one-time |
| 3-day cycle storage (1 Year) | $41.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle storage (1 Year) | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HIDVCAM free?

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

### Is StarEye free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HIDVCAM or StarEye?

StarEye is rated higher. HIDVCAM averages 1.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while StarEye averages 3.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do HIDVCAM or StarEye have ads?

HIDVCAM shows ads; StarEye does not.

### Which is updated more often, HIDVCAM or StarEye?

HIDVCAM ships an update monthly, and StarEye fortnightly. Most recently, HIDVCAM was updated on September 22, 2026 and StarEye on September 21, 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.*