# Hei vs ieGeek Cam

The clearest difference is rating: Hei at 5.0 against ieGeek Cam's 4.5. Hei also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). ieGeek Cam's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hei sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ieGeek Cam sells 30 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hei holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ieGeek Cam has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Hei's written reviews are positive against 84% of ieGeek Cam's.

Hei ships an update every 12 months, ieGeek Cam every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hei | ieGeek Cam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hei/id478565438/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iegeek-cam/id1601747664/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#177** |
| Size | 6 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CAME S.P.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478565441) | [Shenzhen Globalebuy CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601747666) |

## What reviewers say

### Hei

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hei/id478565438)

Control and monitor your home automation systems remotely via Wi-Fi or 3G. Manage lighting, shutters, temperature, security alarms, and camera feeds directly from your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Remote home automation control, Lighting and shutter management, Temperature control, Camera viewing, Door and gate opening, Alarm system management, Scenario activation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable control of your home | Free | one-time |


### ieGeek Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iegeek-cam/id1601747664)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Monitor your home's security with live video streaming and motion detection. Receive instant alerts for any detected movement, allowing you to take immediate action for safety. Access recorded footage and manage your surveillance system remotely.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Motion detection recording, Instant push notifications, Video playback, Customizable detection zones, Video sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Month | $1.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 1 Device | $1.99 | per month |
| AI-month-as-1-c | $2.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 3 Days | $2.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 2 Devices | $3.99 | per month |
| cam basic 7days-month-1 | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-1 | $6.99 | per month |
| 2 device for 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-1 duo | $9.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-1 | $9.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 2 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 device for 1 month | $11.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-2 | $11.99 | per month |
| 4 device for 1 month | $15.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-2 | $15.99 | per month |
| Cloud Subscription Event 10 | $15.99 | per month |
| 4G Unlimited Month US Cost | $17.99 | per month |
| 1 device for 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| 5 device for 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| 4G Unlimited Month US | $20.99 | per month |
| 1 device for 1 month | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 month | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 month | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 year | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 Device AI Service Year | $19.99 | one-time |
| Data Unlimited Month US Dis. | $20.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 year | $39.99 | one-time |
| Cloud AI Year Event 1 Devices | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2 device for 1 year | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Affordable and great value
- 📸 Clear, high-quality video
- 🔋 Decent battery life
- 🔒 Reliable security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
- 🔋 Battery life could be better
- 📱 App could be more user-friendly
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with required app permissions
- ⏱️ Slow response times and delayed notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Deletion function not working
- Camera logging out unexpectedly
- Issues with multiple device logins
- Inconsistent video quality and frame rate

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize alert sounds
- Longer video recording duration
- Option to disable camera remotely
- Improved integration with smart home platforms
- More advanced motion detection and tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hei free?

Hei is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ieGeek Cam free?

ieGeek Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hei or ieGeek Cam?

Hei is rated higher. Hei averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ieGeek Cam averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Hei or ieGeek Cam have ads?

Neither Hei nor ieGeek Cam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hei or ieGeek Cam?

Hei ships an update every 12 months, and ieGeek Cam every 2 months. Most recently, Hei was updated on October 13, 2026 and ieGeek Cam on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*