Hik vs GVS Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hik
This platform provides Hikvision partners with access to product information, promotions, and marketing materials. It offers tools for efficient customer and device management, remote installation, troubleshooting, and earning rewards.
- SADP Tool on Mobile App
- Product information access
- Promotions and marketing materials
- Online project registration and support
- Remote installation and handover
- System health monitoring
- Rewards and co-branding opportunities
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The Hik-Partner Pro is a new version of Hik-ProConnect, it directly upgrade from Hik-ProConnect. The Hik-Partner Pro one-stop security service platform gives Hikvision partners easy access to all Hikvision product (include Hilook series)informations, promotions, and marketing handouts. Enjoy efficient customer and device management and extended value-added services with roud-the-clock convicence. Top features you will love: Get well prepared in advance ● SADP Tool on Mobile App ● Find product info you need fast ● Stay on the top of promotions, handouts and trends ● Register project online and get support from manufacture ● Design a solution in a snap Install remotely and hand over efficiently ● Customizable quote generation ● Ready-to-use tutorials for installation ● Visualized customer site management ● One-click handover of sites and devices Troubleshoot from any where, any time ● Proactive system health monitoring ● Remote configuration, ● Rich security tools ● Online support ● Timely updates of the RMA process Create extra income & get rewards ● Redeem rewards and services with points ● Co-brand with Hikvision, displaying your brand logo and info on customers’s Hik-Connect ● Create recurring revenue with cloud storage and cloud-based VMS
GVS Smart
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This software was developed by Guangzhou Vision and Sound Intelligence Co., Ltd. and is used for smart home control. Version features: 1. KNX product control 2. WiFi product control Mass product control includes but is not limited to lights, curtains, water purifiers, mass sensors, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GVS Smart at none against Hik's 9. Hik's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Hik sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. GVS Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hik ships an update fortnightly, GVS Smart monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hik | GVS Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 363 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HIKVISION EUROPE B.V. | GVS SMART CO.,LTD. |
Bugs and requests
Hik
Reported bugs
6 issues- Fails to log in, stuck on white screen
- Incorrect time/date configuration
- Motion detection settings not saving
- DDNS not working
- Encoding device issues
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- Intercom issues on iOS
Requested features
4 requests- Landscape mode for iPad
- Remote firmware upgrade
- Advanced event/rule configuration
- Cloud Attendance feature in India
GVS Smart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hik
- AllType Device Monthly Package3 variants$2.99
- Network Camera Monthly Package$2.99
- All-Type Device Annual Package$29.99
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- Network Camera Annual Package$29.99
- AllType Device Annual Package$29.99
- Cobranding 1 Year Package$29.99
- All-Type Device Annual Package$34.99
GVS Smart
No in-app purchases









