Comparison

EFIG vs HikMedio

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

Head to head
About

EFIG

Features
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EFIG ® (Electric Fence Internet Gateway) application enables it’s users to communicate and control EFIG ® CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) to monitor and control Security Electric Fence Energizer through an internet connection. The CPE is designed to pick up essential parameters of fence energizer and upload those to a cloud based server. EFIG ® user app communicates with the cloud server and passes on essential information back & forth. Based on robust Open Source technologies at the server side and mobile apps at user end, EFIG ® is a perfect solution for home and industrial users of security electric fence. The app can request EFIG ® server for various types of notifications depending upon conditions on the electric fence. User may opt to get notification, call, or SMS for various states and has the ability to turn ON/OFF the system remotely with appropriate authentication. App user will also able to register complaints with the helpdesk of his/her service provider and know the progress status. A primary user of EFIG ® will also be able to register maximum two of his family members who will also be granted access to the information of their electric fence energizer. These secondary users will have limited access but they will be able to get all the notifications and alarms history.

About

HikMedio

Features
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HikMedio is an information release management cloud platform launched by Hikvision, providing a one-stop full lifecycle solution for screen devices. Through the HikMedio app, you can connect and manage devices such as LED controllers, information display screens, and interactive panels. It offers various applications including device management, device group control, device configuration, material library management, content creation, content distribution, order management, and project management, enabling unified management on a single platform for a seamless smart experience. 【Key Features】 Device Management: Flexible and convenient with both local and cloud modes Supports device discovery and addition within the LAN, as well as cloud-based device management. Enables screen management, volume and brightness adjustment, screenshot display, network settings, and more. Information Release: Your expert in information distribution Includes modules for material library management, content creation, release scheduling, and manual review. Suitable for various scenarios, from regular content to ultra-wide screen interfaces.

Screenshots

EFIG4 screens
HikMedio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HikMedio at monthly against EFIG's every 2 months. EFIG's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). 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

EFIG ships an update every 2 months, HikMedio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
EFIG versus HikMedio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEFIGHikMedio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnisource SolutionsHikvision Digital Technology Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

None

EFIG

No in-app purchases

None

HikMedio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EFIG free?
EFIG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HikMedio free?
HikMedio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EFIG or HikMedio have ads?
Neither EFIG nor HikMedio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EFIG or HikMedio?
EFIG ships an update every 2 months, and HikMedio monthly. Most recently, EFIG was updated on October 8, 2026 and HikMedio on October 28, 2026.

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