# HIDVCAM vs minidv

The clearest difference is rating: minidv at 3.0 against HIDVCAM's 1.8. minidv also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). HIDVCAM's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

minidv holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HIDVCAM has 57 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HIDVCAM ships an update every 5 weeks, minidv every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HIDVCAM | minidv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidvcam/id1434068425/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minidv/id6451477915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 124 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [祥文 曾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273655665) | [Shenzhen Ruixintong Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563115641) |

## 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


### minidv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minidv/id6451477915)

Connect to your action camera to preview footage, adjust settings, and share videos instantly. Experience professional-grade video quality with advanced features like 4K resolution and image stabilization.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera preview, One-click video sharing, True 4K video recording, Six-axis EIS anti-shake, IPX6 waterproof design, H.265 video coding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HIDVCAM free?

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

### Is minidv free?

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

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

minidv is rated higher. HIDVCAM averages 1.8 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while minidv averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do HIDVCAM or minidv have ads?

HIDVCAM shows ads; minidv does not.

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

HIDVCAM ships an update every 5 weeks, and minidv every 6 weeks. Most recently, HIDVCAM was updated on November 2, 2026 and minidv on November 3, 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.*