# Hik vs AK

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AK at none against Hik's 9. AK also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Hik's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hik sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. AK asks for nothing beyond the download.

AK holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hik has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hik ships an update fortnightly, AK every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hik | AK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hik-partner-pro-formerly-hpc/id1485563654/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ak-partner/id6470985773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 365 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HIKVISION EUROPE B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628803995) | [AKUVOX (XIAMEN) NETWORKS CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160662433) |

## What reviewers say

### Hik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hik-partner-pro-formerly-hpc/id1485563654)

This platform provides Hikvision partners with easy access to product information, promotions, and marketing materials. It offers efficient customer and device management, remote installation, troubleshooting, and opportunities for extra income through rewards and services.

**Highlights:** SADP Tool on Mobile, Product Information Access, Promotion & Trend Updates, Online Project Registration, Solution Design, Remote Installation & Handover, System Health Monitoring, Reward Redemption

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AllType Device Monthly Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Network Camera Monthly Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| All-Type Device Annual Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Network Camera Annual Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| AllType Device Annual Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cobranding 1 Year Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| All-Type Device Annual Package | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best app
- 🚀 Excellent management platform
- 🚀 Enhances team efficiency
- 🚀 Reliable, offers up-to-date technology
- 🚀 Excellent for installers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lag issues after updates
- 🤯 Difficult to configure/troubleshoot
- 🔒 No permission for live view after handover
- 🤑 Chargeable features in the UK
- 🐛 Crashes, sluggish, and power-hungry

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to log in, stuck on white screen
- Incorrect time/date configuration
- Motion detection settings not saving
- DDNS not working
- Encoding device issues

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode for iPad
- Remote firmware upgrade
- Advanced event/rule configuration
- Cloud Attendance feature in India


### AK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ak-partner/id6470985773)

This app helps installers manage projects, devices, and users efficiently. It simplifies installation, configuration, and maintenance tasks for smart intercom and smart home kits. Access a knowledge base for device information directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Project management, Device management, User management, Site management, Smart intercom kit integration, Smart home kit integration, Knowledge base access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hik free?

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

### Is AK free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hik or AK?

AK is rated higher. Hik averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while AK averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hik or AK have ads?

Neither Hik nor AK shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hik or AK?

Hik ships an update fortnightly, and AK every 2 months. Most recently, Hik was updated on November 7, 2026 and AK 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.*