Acuity vs HCS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
HCS
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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)
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Acuity ships an update every 2 months, HCS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Acuity | HCS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Acuity-vct, Inc. | 911inform, LLC |
In-app purchases
Acuity
No in-app purchases
HCS
No in-app purchases









