# HIDVCAM vs Hello Doorbell

The clearest difference is rating: Hello Doorbell at 2.8 against HIDVCAM's 1.8. Hello Doorbell also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). HIDVCAM's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 13) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Hello Doorbell sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hello Doorbell holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of HIDVCAM's written reviews are positive against 25% of Hello Doorbell's.

HIDVCAM ships an update every 5 weeks, Hello Doorbell every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HIDVCAM | Hello Doorbell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidvcam/id1434068425/reviews) | **[2.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-doorbell/id6476761761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 109 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) | [DORA PRO LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770660511) |

## 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


### Hello Doorbell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-doorbell/id6476761761)

Monitor your doorway remotely with this application. It offers anti-dismantling features and night vision for enhanced security. Stay connected to your home and know when visitors arrive.

**Highlights:** Remote doorway monitoring, Anti-dismantling capabilities, Night vision, Visitor notifications, Home security

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HIDVCAM free?

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

### Is Hello Doorbell free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HIDVCAM or Hello Doorbell?

Hello Doorbell is rated higher. HIDVCAM averages 1.8 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Hello Doorbell averages 2.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do HIDVCAM or Hello Doorbell have ads?

HIDVCAM shows ads; Hello Doorbell does not.

### Which is updated more often, HIDVCAM or Hello Doorbell?

HIDVCAM ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hello Doorbell every 8 days. Most recently, HIDVCAM was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hello Doorbell on November 4, 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.*