IVMS vs Hik
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IVMS
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iVMS-2000 is a surveillance software that allows users to access and control live streaming from CP PLUS Thermal Series NVRs, IP Cameras. Besides controlling live view, other features offered by this app include: The key features of iVMS-2000 Application include: *Decoding support H264 & H265 *Live video preview of 16 channels at least. *Playback video preview of 1 channel. *Management of the sets of devices info. *Management of the sets of record videos and snapshot images. *Support for Alarm search. *Support multi languages. *More and more functions you can find while using.
Hik
This app offers intelligent fire safety management for homes and businesses. It provides real-time remote monitoring, instant alerts for fire risks, and seamless integration with security devices for enhanced protection.
- Intelligent fire safety management
- Real-time remote monitoring
- Instant fire risk alerts
- Seamless device management
- Integration with security devices
- User-friendly interface
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Hik-Protect App is designed for homes and small to medium-sized businesses, built on an advanced cloud-based platform to deliver efficient, intelligent fire safety management. With a user-friendly interface, it enables easy operation, seamless device management, and remote maintenance. The app provides real-time remote monitoring and instantly sends alerts when fire risks are detected, ensuring fast response and proactive protection. It supports integration between security and fire safety devices, enabling smart coordination—such as linking alarms with video surveillance—for improved emergency response. Hik-Protect helps users significantly enhance fire safety management, making protection smarter and more reliable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IVMS at 9.0 against Hik's 13.0. 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.
| Parameter | IVMS | Hik |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CP PLUS | Hikvision Digital Technology Co.,Ltd |
In-app purchases
IVMS
No in-app purchases
Hik
No in-app purchases
