TP vs Hoicloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TP
Monitor and manage your business security cameras remotely. View live feeds, playback recorded footage, and receive instant alerts for motion detection. Easy setup guides you through connecting your devices for continuous protection.
- Remote camera feed access
- Live view and video playback
- Step-by-step installation guidance
- Smart motion detection alerts
- Activity zone and obstruction alerts
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VIGI is specially developed for VIGI IP cameras and NVRs that are dedicated to protecting the business you’ve worked hard to build. It allows you to easily add, configure, monitor, and control your connected devices. Simply create an account and add IP cameras to it to enjoy the real-time video—whenever, wherever. Moreover, it also allows you to play back videos at any time. Cooperating with TP-Link VIGI cloud service, VIGI is able to send you instant notifications when motion is detected. Key Features • Check your camera feed—anytime, anywhere. • Watch live-view videos and play them back instantly. • Step-by-step installation guidance makes setup remarkably easy. • Smart detection (motion detection/boundary alerts/activity zones/obstruction alerts) and instant notifications ensure your business is safe and secure.
Hoicloud
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Get access to your own cloud storage. If you ever dreamed about DIY-ing your cloud service, this is the client for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TP at monthly against Hoicloud's every 6 months. TP also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TP ships an update monthly, Hoicloud every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TP | Hoicloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (397 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 397 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 225 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TP-Link Systems Inc. | Hongill Bratko |
In-app purchases
TP
No in-app purchases
Hoicloud
No in-app purchases
