Comparison

Heden VisionCam vs Surveillance Pro

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

Head to head
About

Heden VisionCam

Monitor your IP cameras remotely with a modern interface. Adjust image settings, control camera features like LED and night vision, and manage motion alarms. Supports a wide range of brands beyond the original manufacturer.

Highlights
  • Image adjustments (brightness, contrast)
  • Control LED and infrared night vision
  • Motion alarm enable/disable
  • Adjust camera movement speed
  • Automatic camera detection
  • Remote access over 3G/4G
Features
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Compatible with many IP cameras Originally designed for Heden cameras, this app also works with many other brands like Foscam, Tenvis, Wanscam, and more. If your model isn’t listed, simply select the closest match from the list—it will likely work just fine. Modern interface and powerful features This new version comes with a clean, modern look and offers a wide range of features: • Image adjustments: brightness, contrast • Image orientation: flip or mirror • Control the LED and infrared night vision • Enable or disable the motion alarm • Adjust the camera’s movement speed • Select your camera by model photo • Advanced automatic camera detection on the local network • Automatic public IP detection for use over 3G/4G • Dual IP setup for Wi-Fi and mobile networks • Smart IP switching based on your connection Remote access made easy To use your camera over 3G/4G, you’ll just need to set up port forwarding on your router. This is the only manual step required. Need help? If you experience any configuration issues, you can easily send a support request through the app’s menu. Remove ads A one-time in-app purchase is available to permanently remove ads and support future development. Term : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Surveillance Pro

Monitor IP cameras with a professional surveillance solution. Access camera footage, research events, and receive server-based alarms. Features a user-friendly interface with gesture support and automatic camera configuration.

Highlights
  • Grid-based overview, group view, and camera detail view
  • Event research with clip export for MOBOTIX and ZONEMINDER
  • Today-Widget for quick camera glance
  • Server-based 24/7 alarm notifications
  • Automatic camera vendor and model configuration
  • Optional FrameLabs Cloud integration
Features
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Surveillance Pro is the new professional solution for IP-based camera surveillance and event research. Here's an overview of the most important features: * UI with grid-based overview, group view, and camera detail view. * Sophisticated event research for MOBOTIX and ZONEMINDER, including clip export. * Today-Widget for a short glance of your most important cameras. * Server-based 24/7 alarm for installations with MOBOTIX and ZONEMINDER cameras. * Automatic configuration of the most important camera vendors and models. * Optional integration with the FrameLabs Cloud. More Details: = UI with grid-based overview, group view, and camera detail view = The UI has been optimized for the most productive use. Finger gestures like "zoom" and "swipe" are almost everywhere available to quickly browse through groups or cameras. = Sophisticated event research for MOBOTIX and ZONEMINDER = Access the camera-stored alarm images and clips. Scrub to the individual pictures to inspect them in highest quality. Share or export as video clips. = Today-Widget for a short glance of your most important cameras = Choose a group that will be shown in the today widget besides your daily information. That way your most important cameras are only a swipe away. = Server-based 24/7 alarm for installations with MOBOTIX and ZONEMINDER cameras = Setup server-based alarms to get push notifications when something happens. The app does not necessarily need to run all the time. = Automatic configuration of the most important camera vendors and models = Many camera vendors and models will be automatically detected for use in the app. = Optional integration with the FrameLabs Cloud = If you have a larger or more complex installation, we connect you to the FrameLabs Cloud, our web-based solution for simple configuration and fine granular rights management. More information on http://framelabs.cloud or our Facebook-Page https://www.facebook.com/SurveillanceProApp/. - - - In-App-Purchases - - - "Unlimited Groups and Cameras": With this purchase, you will unlock the full app so that you can add unlimited groups and cameras. This is a one-time-fee. Terms of Use: http://www.framelabs.cloud/apple/appStoreTerms.html Privacy Policy: http://www.framelabs.cloud/apple/appStorePrivacy.html

Screenshots

Heden VisionCam4 screens
Surveillance Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Surveillance Pro at none against Heden VisionCam's shown. Surveillance Pro also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Heden VisionCam's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 34%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Heden VisionCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Surveillance Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Heden VisionCam against 4.1 for Surveillance Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 103 and 215 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Heden VisionCam's written reviews are positive against 34% of Surveillance Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heden VisionCam ships an update every 5 weeks, Surveillance Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Heden VisionCam versus Surveillance Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeden VisionCamSurveillance Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (103 ratings) — better4.1 (215 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better34.4% of reviews
Number of ratings103215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeitz BrunoMichael Lauer

Customer experience

Heden VisionCam

All ratings103 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative35.2%

Surveillance Pro

All ratings213 ratings
Positive77.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive34.4%
Neutral15.6%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Heden VisionCam

Subscriptions2
  • Heden VisionCam Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Heden VisionCam Pro (Yearly)$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO version$14.99
1 purchases

Surveillance Pro

One-time1
  • Unlimited Groups and Cams$8.99

Questions

Is Heden VisionCam free?
Heden VisionCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surveillance Pro free?
Surveillance Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Heden VisionCam or Surveillance Pro?
Heden VisionCam is rated higher. Heden VisionCam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Surveillance Pro averages 4.1 from 215 ratings.
Do Heden VisionCam or Surveillance Pro have ads?
Heden VisionCam shows ads; Surveillance Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Heden VisionCam or Surveillance Pro?
Heden VisionCam ships an update every 5 weeks, and Surveillance Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Heden VisionCam was updated on November 1, 2026 and Surveillance Pro on November 2, 2026.

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