# SCS HD Lite vs HearFind

SCS HD Lite and HearFind both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of SCS HD Lite's written reviews are positive against 24% of HearFind's. SCS HD Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 months vs every 32 months). HearFind's advantage is ratings volume (197 vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HearFind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SCS HD Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for SCS HD Lite against 3.7 for HearFind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HearFind has 197 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of SCS HD Lite's written reviews are positive against 24% of HearFind's.

SCS HD Lite ships an update every 10 months, HearFind every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SCS HD Lite | HearFind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scs-hd-lite/id584209468/reviews) | **[3.7 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearfind/id1520443343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **197** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 24.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 months** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CCTV Security Pros](https://appshunter.io/developer/580059701) | [Tech Positive](https://appshunter.io/developer/580207852) |

## What reviewers say

### SCS HD Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scs-hd-lite/id584209468)

Access and view live video feeds from compatible security DVRs on your iPhone. Monitor multiple cameras and locations simultaneously, control PTZ cameras, and capture snapshots. Listen to live audio and engage in two-way conversations.

**Highlights:** View live video from multiple security cameras, Monitor multiple DVRs simultaneously, Control Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) cameras, Listen to live audio and perform two-way conversations, Create favorite camera groups, Take video snapshots

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HearFind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearfind/id1520443343)

Easily locate lost Bluetooth hearing aids with advanced tracking technology. The app displays nearby Bluetooth devices, their distance, and signal strength. Set up notifications to be alerted when your hearing aid is back in range, even when the app is closed.

**Highlights:** Locate lost Bluetooth hearing aids, Display nearby Bluetooth devices, Show device distance and signal strength, Graphical signal strength indicator, Out-of-range notifications, Track any Bluetooth hearing aid

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Found hearing aid quickly
- ✅ Accurate to inches
- ✅ Works well for some users
- ✅ Clever app
- ✅ Works as advertised

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App doesn't work
- ❌ Waste of money
- ❌ Inaccurate distance readings
- ❌ Useless
- ❌ No instructions

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't find hearing aid
- Keeps saying 35% away, even when found
- Blank list of nothing
- Not very accurate distance
- Shows incorrect distances (e.g., 52 feet when 2 feet away, 126 feet, 7000 feet)

**Requested features**

- Provide refunds for non-working app
- Offer free version to help those without extra money
- Include clear instructions
- Improve range detection
- Allow use without constant review prompts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SCS HD Lite free?

SCS HD Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HearFind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SCS HD Lite or HearFind?

HearFind is rated higher. SCS HD Lite averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while HearFind averages 3.7 from 197 ratings.

### Do SCS HD Lite or HearFind have ads?

Neither SCS HD Lite nor HearFind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SCS HD Lite or HearFind?

SCS HD Lite ships an update every 10 months, and HearFind every 32 months. Most recently, SCS HD Lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and HearFind on November 3, 2026.

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