# HIDVCAM vs Cococam

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cococam at 92% against HIDVCAM's 14%. Cococam also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.8) and ads (none vs shown). HIDVCAM's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HIDVCAM sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Cococam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cococam holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of HIDVCAM's written reviews are positive against 92% of Cococam's.

HIDVCAM ships an update every 5 weeks, Cococam every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HIDVCAM | Cococam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidvcam/id1434068425/reviews) | **[4.6 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cococam/id1609380588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 310 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [祥文 曾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273655665) | [FANGLIN TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745649851) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month package for 7-day | $3.99 | per month |
| Half year package for 7-day | $15.99 | per 6 months |
| week package H1 | $0.29 | one-time |
| Month package | $5.99 | one-time |
| month package H7 | $6.90 | one-time |
| 30-day data plan D1392 | $14.90 | one-time |
| half year package H7 | $24.90 | one-time |
| year package H7 | $43.90 | one-time |
| half year package H30 | $62.90 | one-time |
| year package H30 | $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


### Cococam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cococam/id1609380588)

Monitor your home, office, or business in real-time or review past footage. Receive instant alarm notifications to address concerns quickly. Share live feeds with loved ones for added peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Real-time screen monitoring, Historical video viewing, Emergency alarm notifications, Screen sharing, Two-way audio intercom

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Subscription 1 Device | $2.99 | per month |
| AI-m-as-1-c | $3.99 | per month |
| cam basic 7days-month-1 | $3.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-as-1-c | $6.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-as-1-c | $8.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-as-2-cc | $13.99 | per month |
| Traffic reduction | $17.99 | per month |
| 4G-1c | $19.99 | per month |
| 4G-C-M | $25.99 | per month |
| 4G-C-AI-M2 | $27.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent value for money
- 📸 High image quality
- 🔋 Solar power efficiency
- 📱 Easy to use app
- 🔌 Simple installation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection drops
- ⏳ Slow live stream buffering
- ⚠️ Missed motion alarms
- ☁️ Cloud storage is expensive
- 🔌 Requires frequent charging

**Reported bugs**

- Connection drops
- App requires restart to delete messages
- Firmware update fails
- Notifications sometimes not received
- Camera shows offline when connected

**Requested features**

- Cheaper app subscription
- Add dark mode
- Add sound detection (barking)
- Ability to zoom and track detected person
- Adjustable cord length


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HIDVCAM free?

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

### Is Cococam free?

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

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

Cococam is rated higher. HIDVCAM averages 1.8 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Cococam averages 4.6 from 32 ratings.

### Do HIDVCAM or Cococam have ads?

HIDVCAM shows ads; Cococam does not.

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

HIDVCAM ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cococam every 2 months. Most recently, HIDVCAM was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cococam on November 3, 2026.

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