Eye4 vs hiviewXview
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Eye4
This application allows users to remotely monitor and manage IP cameras, smart WiFi units, and smart home systems. It provides a centralized platform for viewing live feeds and controlling connected devices.
- Remote IP camera monitoring
- Smart WiFi unit control
- Smart home system management
- Live feed viewing
- Device control
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Eye4 is designed for IP cameras, smart WiFi unit, smart home systems from VStarcam.
hiviewXview
This surveillance software allows users to monitor Hi-view CCTV products remotely. It supports cloud technology for easy login via QR scan and provides real-time video streaming and playback capabilities.
- Remote monitoring of CCTV products
- Cloud technology support
- QR code device login
- Real-time video streaming
- Playback functionality
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hiviewXview is a specially developed monitoring surveillance software for Hi-view cctv products. It’s support cloud technology, easy login by the device's serial number (QR Scan). Customers can view real time video streaming, playback and more functions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Eye4 at 4.4 against hiviewXview's 1.0. Eye4 also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 1) and review sentiment (27% vs 8%). hiviewXview's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Eye4 sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. hiviewXview asks for nothing beyond the download.
Eye4 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eye4 has 2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Eye4's written reviews are positive against 8% of hiviewXview's.
Eye4 ships an update monthly, hiviewXview every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and July 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eye4 | hiviewXview |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews — better | 7.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Vstarcam Technology Co., Ltd. | Chatchavan Jaichobchusakun |
Customer experience
Eye4
hiviewXview
Bugs and requests
Eye4
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Unable to connect to camera
- Recorded videos not saving properly
- Notifications not working
Requested features
4 requests- Option to delete multiple recorded videos
- Ability to configure motion detection sensitivity
- Improved notification system
- Time/date stamp on recorded videos
hiviewXview
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Eye4
- Eye4 monthly card-7(tryout)$0.99
- 99 Eye4 coupons$0.99
- Eye4 monthly card(SA)-7$2.99
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- Eye4 monthly card-7$2.99
- Eye4 monthly card(CN)-7$2.99
- Eye4 monthly card-7$4.99
- Eye4 monthly card(EU)-7$4.99
- 499 Eye4 coupons$4.99
- Eye4 monthly card(SA)- 30$5.99
- Eye4 monthly card- 30$12.99
- Eye4 half year card(SA) - 7$13.99
- Eye4 half year card - 7$13.99
- Eye4 yearly card(SA)-7$24.99
- Eye4 yearly card - 7$24.99
- Eye4 half year card(USA)-7$28.99
- Eye4 yearly card-7$49.99
hiviewXview
No in-app purchases
