Comparison

Acuity vs HCS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Acuity

Access live video feeds from security cameras connected to a compatible server. Monitor cameras, control PTZ movements, and receive alarm notifications. Customize camera layouts and save settings for easy access.

Highlights
  • Live camera viewing
  • PTZ camera control
  • Customizable camera layouts
  • Alarm notifications
  • Image capture
  • Server management
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Acuity-vct provides remote access to view live video of security cameras that are connected to a server running Acuity-vct's VCS Server Software. Users will be able to monitor cameras as well as move PTZ cameras using predefined presets. **This application will only work with servers that are running Acuity-vct Server Software. Application features: - Display live views of cameras - Choose which cameras to display on screen - Multiple pages of cameras (Max 6 cameras/page) - Customization of camera layout using grids - Single tap a camera for a quick single view - Capture image from a single view camera that saves to phone - Move PTZ cameras using predefined presets - Ability to add, edit, and delete server information in app - Saves user settings after logout -Receive notifications when there is an alarm. -Setup a schedule to receive notifications -Review cameras -Download and start exports - Works over Wi-Fi, LTE,5G, 4G, or 3G connection

About

HCS

Features
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*This app was made and intended for HCS-Hosted subscribers.* Tomorrow's features are available today, even on the go. The HCS mobile app gives your business or organization unparalleled voice, call, and feature quality from the convenience of your users' mobile devices. Backed by 911inform - HCS' phone service and mobile app provides safe and secure communications and emergency management tools. Features: - Calling - Messaging (Coming soon) - Public and Private Channels - Voicemails and Call History - Guaranteed Uptime - Guaranteed Call Quality - Threat Notification - Call Transcription and Notes (Coming soon) - LTE Local Survivability - RAY BAUM's Act Compliance - Kari's Law Compliance - Alyssa's Law Compliance - Calendar and Schedule Integration (Coming soon)

Screenshots

Acuity4 screens
HCS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HCS at fortnightly against Acuity's every 2 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Acuity ships an update every 2 months, HCS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Acuity versus HCS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcuityHCS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAcuity-vct, Inc.911inform, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Acuity

No in-app purchases

None

HCS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Acuity free?
Acuity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HCS free?
HCS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Acuity or HCS have ads?
Neither Acuity nor HCS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Acuity or HCS?
Acuity ships an update every 2 months, and HCS fortnightly. Most recently, Acuity was updated on October 3, 2026 and HCS on October 7, 2026.

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