# TiveHD vs XDV PRO

The clearest difference is rating: TiveHD at 3.7 against XDV PRO's 1.9. TiveHD also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 12%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). XDV PRO's advantage is ratings volume (149 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

TiveHD holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XDV PRO has 149 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of TiveHD's written reviews are positive against 12% of XDV PRO's.

TiveHD ships an update every 2 months, XDV PRO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TiveHD | XDV PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tivehd/id552687551/reviews)** | [1.9 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xdv-pro/id1287498763/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **149** |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 11.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 17 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hitron Systems, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/381051890) | [Shenzhen Sunchip Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123512769) |

## What reviewers say

### TiveHD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tivehd/id552687551)

Access and manage your IP cameras, video servers, DVR, or NVR remotely. Stream live video, control PTZ functions, and record footage directly from your device. Supports various video and audio codecs for broad compatibility.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, PTZ and zoom control, Local storage recording, Two-way audio, Group view up to 24 channels, Remote camera setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### XDV PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xdv-pro/id1287498763)

This app provides real-time video surveillance and control for motion cameras. It offers low latency, high-quality streaming, and allows users to capture photos and videos, manage files, and adjust camera settings remotely. Users can also share their captured moments to social platforms.

**Highlights:** Live preview of motion DV video, Control photo, video, and slow-motion capture, Camera modes: ordinary, time-lapse, trajectory, Video modes: loop recording, time-lapse, Adjust camera settings (exposure, white balance), Remote file browsing, download, and backup, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick connection to camera
- 💡 Useful camera controls
- 🎨 Good image quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔌 Unreliable WiFi connection
- 📥 Slow media transfer speeds
- 🔍 Difficulty accessing media files

**Reported bugs**

- Videos freezing during playback
- App unable to detect connected camera
- Media files not showing up in app
- Unexpected app shutdowns

**Requested features**

- Full-screen video playback
- Batch download/upload of media
- Improved compatibility with newer iOS versions
- Better instructions and troubleshooting guides


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TiveHD free?

TiveHD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XDV PRO free?

XDV PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TiveHD or XDV PRO?

TiveHD is rated higher. TiveHD averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while XDV PRO averages 1.9 from 149 ratings.

### Do TiveHD or XDV PRO have ads?

Neither TiveHD nor XDV PRO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TiveHD or XDV PRO?

TiveHD ships an update every 2 months, and XDV PRO every 3 months. Most recently, TiveHD was updated on June 1, 2026 and XDV PRO on September 19, 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.*