# Hik vs WiFi Network Scanner, Analyzer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hik at 67% against WiFi Network Scanner, Analyzer's 8%. Hik also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hik sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and WiFi Network Scanner, Analyzer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hik holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hik has 1.1K ratings behind it against 215, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Hik's written reviews are positive against 8% of WiFi Network Scanner, Analyzer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hik | WiFi Network Scanner, Analyzer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hik-partner-pro-formerly-hpc/id1485563654/reviews)** | [4.2 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-network-scanner-analyzer/id6670168548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 215 |
| Positive reviews | **66.8% of reviews** | 8.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 363 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HIKVISION EUROPE B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628803995) | [Puti Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706319013) |

## What reviewers say

### Hik

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

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**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


### WiFi Network Scanner, Analyzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-network-scanner-analyzer/id6670168548)

This app helps you manage wireless connections by scanning Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices. It detects unknown Wi-Fi connections for security and locates nearby Bluetooth devices, including lost gadgets. Take control of your network and devices with this easy-to-use tool.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi network scanning, Real-time connected device view, Unknown Wi-Fi connection detection, Bluetooth device discovery, Bluetooth device distance check, Locate lost gadgets

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👌 Good functioning
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Scam app, fake notifications
- 💰 App is a scam, trying to make you spend
- 💰 Useless POS app
- 💰 Terrible app, just trying to get you to spend
- 💰 Trash app, sells VPN

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes
- App crashes
- Automatic payment upon trial start
- Cannot get refund
- HTTP email address, not clear

**Requested features**

- Ability to block devices
- Identify devices accurately
- Measure WiFi signal levels and channels
- Check wireless encryption


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hik free?

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

### Is WiFi Network Scanner, Analyzer free?

WiFi Network Scanner, Analyzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hik or WiFi Network Scanner, Analyzer?

Hik is rated higher. Hik averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while WiFi Network Scanner, Analyzer averages 4.2 from 215 ratings.

### Do Hik or WiFi Network Scanner, Analyzer have ads?

Neither Hik nor WiFi Network Scanner, Analyzer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hik or WiFi Network Scanner, Analyzer?

Hik ships an update fortnightly, and WiFi Network Scanner, Analyzer fortnightly. Most recently, Hik was updated on October 30, 2026 and WiFi Network Scanner, Analyzer on October 23, 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.*