# Hik vs VXT CMS Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Hik at 4.8 against VXT CMS Mobile's 1.0. Hik also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). VXT CMS Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Hik holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hik has 1.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hik ships an update fortnightly, VXT CMS Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hik | VXT CMS Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hik-partner-pro-formerly-hpc/id1485563654/reviews)** | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vxt-cms-mobile/id6754026460/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 4 |
| 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 | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HIKVISION EUROPE B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628803995) | [Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/359580642) |

## 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


### VXT CMS Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vxt-cms-mobile/id6754026460)

Manage digital signage content and devices remotely. This app allows for easy content publishing and device monitoring from any location. Features include adding screens via QR code and viewing real-time early warning reports.

**Highlights:** Cloud-based digital signage solution, Remote content publishing, Device management, Add screens via QR code, Real-time early warning reports

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hik free?

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

### Is VXT CMS Mobile free?

VXT CMS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hik or VXT CMS Mobile?

Hik is rated higher. Hik averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while VXT CMS Mobile averages 1.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Hik or VXT CMS Mobile have ads?

Neither Hik nor VXT CMS Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hik or VXT CMS Mobile?

Hik ships an update fortnightly, and VXT CMS Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Hik was updated on November 10, 2026 and VXT CMS Mobile on November 4, 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.*
