# HIDVCAM vs Smart Security Camera App

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Security Camera App at 4.7 against HIDVCAM's 1.9. Smart Security Camera App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). HIDVCAM's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HIDVCAM sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Smart Security Camera App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Security Camera App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Security Camera App has 2.5K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of HIDVCAM's written reviews are positive against 25% of Smart Security Camera App's.

HIDVCAM ships an update every 5 weeks, Smart Security Camera App every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HIDVCAM | Smart Security Camera App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidvcam/id1434068425/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-security-camera-app/id6740097025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 124 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [祥文 曾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273655665) | [On Hand Apps - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724087308) |

## 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


### Smart Security Camera App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-security-camera-app/id6740097025)

Stream live footage from your WiFi security cameras and manage multiple IP cameras from anywhere. This app offers a user-friendly interface for easy connection, organization, and monitoring of your space, providing peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Stream live footage from WiFi cameras, Manage multiple IP cameras, Monitor your space remotely, User-friendly interface, Customizable camera management, Connect to cameras instantly

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Security Camera Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart Security Camera Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Smart Security Camera Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great security
- ⭐ Friendly and helpful customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Forced subscription
- 🚫 Difficult to set up
- 🚫 Unreliable app
- 🚫 Unauthorized charges

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work as expected
- Incompatible with certain camera models

**Requested features**

- Improve setup instructions
- Allow use without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HIDVCAM free?

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

### Is Smart Security Camera App free?

Smart Security Camera App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HIDVCAM or Smart Security Camera App?

Smart Security Camera App is rated higher. HIDVCAM averages 1.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Smart Security Camera App averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do HIDVCAM or Smart Security Camera App have ads?

HIDVCAM shows ads; Smart Security Camera App does not.

### Which is updated more often, HIDVCAM or Smart Security Camera App?

HIDVCAM ships an update every 5 weeks, and Smart Security Camera App every 3 days. Most recently, HIDVCAM was updated on October 15, 2026 and Smart Security Camera App on October 15, 2026.

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