AJCloud vs HG Cam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AJCloud
Monitor your home remotely with IP cameras. View live feeds, receive motion alerts, and review recorded footage. Stay connected to family, pets, and home security from your phone.
- Real-time video streaming
- Two-way audio communication
- Motion detection alerts
- Review recorded video
- Pan, tilt, and zoom control
- HD video with night vision
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The app works with IP Cameras supported by AJCloud, keeps you connected to your home from your phone anytime, anywhere. You can look after your parents and children, check in on your pets, or keep tabs on any abnormal intrusion at home with the IP Camera. The app allows you to view your home in real time 24/7, and sends activity alerts to notify you of any unusual motion detected activity, you can even review the recorded video. App Features • Real-time video streaming from your camera to your phone • 2-way conversation and audio • Unusual motion detected activity • Review the recorded video • Pan, tilt, and zoom on your phone to see more details • HD video with both day and night vision • Manage your camera
HG Cam
This app provides intelligent home security by connecting to wireless cameras. It offers live monitoring, instant motion alerts, and smart detection features. Optional cloud services provide extended storage and advanced functionalities.
- Wire-free camera connection
- Long-lasting battery with solar option
- Live remote monitoring
- Instant motion detection alerts
- Human recognition and motion tracking
- Flexible cloud or SD card storage
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HG Cam – Redefining Smart Security Experience peace of mind with HG Cam, the premium solution for intelligent home protection. Seamlessly connect to your wireless cameras and stay in control—anytime, anywhere. Why choose HG Cam? • Truly Wire-Free Design: No power cables needed, enjoy a truly cable-free installation. • Built-in Battery: Lasts for months on a single charge; work with a solar panel for 365 days of uninterrupted protection. • Live Monitoring: Watch your home in real time and access your cameras remotely from anywhere. • Instant Alerts: Be the first to know when motion is detected. • Smart Detection: Human recognition and motion tracking minimize false alarms. • Flexible Storage: Secure your recordings in the cloud or on SD card. Go further with Cloud Service Unlock advanced features and extended storage through our subscription plan. Your subscription renews automatically unless managed in your iTunes settings. Privacy Policy: http://sw.imoobox.com/PrivacyEN_HG.html Service Agreement: http://sw.imoobox.com/CloudServiceTermsEN_HG.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AJCloud at 4.6 against HG Cam's 3.2. AJCloud also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 29) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 38). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. HG Cam sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. AJCloud asks for nothing beyond the download.
AJCloud holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AJCloud has 7.1K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of AJCloud's written reviews are positive against 20% of HG Cam's.
AJCloud ships an update every 2 weeks, HG Cam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AJCloud | HG Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7.1K ratings) — better | 3.2 (38 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.7% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.1K — better | 38 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 423 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ajcloud Labs Inc. | Moobox Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
AJCloud
HG Cam
Bugs and requests
AJCloud
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes after recent update
- Unable to connect to camera after firmware update
- Recorded videos not saving properly
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to view recorded videos without subscription
- Improved motion detection with fewer false alerts
- Option to disable ads
- Wider field of view
HG Cam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AJCloud
No in-app purchases
HG Cam
- Value add service for 1 month3 Days trial2 variants$1.991 Month
- Value add service for 1 month1 Month trial5 variants$1.991 Month
- Value add service for 1 month3 Days trial6 variants$2.991 Month
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- Value add service for 1 month7 variants$4.991 Month
- Value add service for 1 year5 variants$19.991 Year
- 增值服务1年：警视频可在云端存储7天$19.991 Year
- Value add service for 1 year$29.991 Year
- Value add service for 1 year$49.991 Year
- 增值服务1年：警视频可在云端存储30天$49.991 Year
