Hugolog vs Simyke
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hugolog
Monitor your home remotely with live video streaming from compatible IP cameras. Receive alerts for unusual motion and review recorded footage. The app supports two-way audio and camera control for comprehensive home security.
- Real-time video streaming
- Two-way audio conversation
- Motion detection alerts
- Recorded video review
- Pan, tilt, and zoom control
- HD video with night vision
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The app works with IP Cameras supported by Hugolog, keeps you connected to your home from your phone anytime, anywhere. You can look after your parents and children, check in on your pets, or keep tabs on any abnormal intrusion at home with the IP Camera. The app allows you to view your home in real time 24/7, and sends activity alerts to notify you of any unusual motion detected activity, you can even review the recorded video. App Features • Real-time video streaming from your camera to your phone • 2-way conversation and audio • Unusual motion detected activity • Review the recorded video • Pan, tilt, and zoom on your phone to see more details • HD video with both day and night vision • Manage your camera
Simyke
This app connects to smart baby monitors, providing real-time live streaming and audio. It features AI detection for events like crying and sleep tracking, with options for local or cloud storage and playback. Some models also offer two-way talk and lullabies to help soothe your baby.
- AI event detection (cry, sleep tracking)
- Real-time live stream and audio
- Two-way talk
- Lullabies
- SD card and cloud storage
- Playback functionality
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The Simyke APP allows you to connect Simyke products from anywhere. Simyke Baby Monitor monitors your baby's every move and knows when your baby needs you. Compatible Products and Features Smart Baby Monitor Model No: BM2Se (With plug & play screen) Model No: U2Se (camera only) Main Features Al detection--local Al analysis accurately detects different kinds of events ( cry detection, face detection, sleep tracking, safe zone and so on) Real-time live stream and audio--No matter where you are you can always check everything about your baby through the app and talk to your baby by long pressing the voice button. Store and Playback--Can be stored through the SD card or by enabling the cloud storage function, playback function allows you to view the baby's status at anytime in the past WiFi Baby Monitor Model No: BME28-1 Model No: BME28-2 Main Features Simplify APP Functions -- BME28 series baby monitor supports APP online view, but without the smart function, more easier to use. Two-way Talk & Lullabies -- Talk to your little one anytime anywhere you want, Playing soothing music can help baby fall asleep quickly. Disclaimer: Simyke products is only a monitor to assist you in caring for your baby and does not replace the care and oversight you provide as a caregiver. Note: This app requires access to hardware device to function .
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Verdict
Hugolog and Simyke both sit at 2.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Hugolog's written reviews are positive against 17% of Simyke's. Hugolog also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Simyke's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and ratings volume (41 vs 12). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.0 for Hugolog against 2.0 for Simyke. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 41 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Hugolog's written reviews are positive against 17% of Simyke's.
Hugolog ships an update every 5 weeks, Simyke every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hugolog | Simyke |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (12 ratings) | 2.0 (41 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 41 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LAVIEW EAGLE-EYE TECHNOLOGY INC. | Guangdong Envision Technology Limited |
Customer experience
Hugolog
Simyke
In-app purchases
Hugolog
No in-app purchases
Simyke
No in-app purchases
