# Eye4 vs hiviewXview

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eye4 | hiviewXview |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eye4/id642266858/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiviewxview/id1280211715/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **27.0% of reviews** | 7.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 199 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Vstarcam Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/535476497) | [Chatchavan Jaichobchusakun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280211714) |

## What reviewers say

### Eye4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eye4/id642266858)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote IP camera monitoring, Smart WiFi unit control, Smart home system management, Live feed viewing, Device control

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eye4 monthly card-7(tryout) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 99  Eye4 coupons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card(SA)-7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card-7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card(CN)-7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card-7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card(EU)-7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 499  Eye4 coupons | $4.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card(SA)- 30 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card- 30 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 half year card(SA) - 7 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 half year card - 7 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 yearly card(SA)-7 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 yearly card - 7 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 half year card(USA)-7 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 yearly card-7 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 👍 Good video quality
- 🔒 Reliable security camera
- 🚀 Responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 👎 Poor customer support
- 🐛 Unstable app performance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to connect to camera
- Recorded videos not saving properly
- Notifications not working

**Requested features**

- Option to delete multiple recorded videos
- Ability to configure motion detection sensitivity
- Improved notification system
- Time/date stamp on recorded videos


### hiviewXview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiviewxview/id1280211715)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote monitoring of CCTV products, Cloud technology support, QR code device login, Real-time video streaming, Playback functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eye4 free?

Eye4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is hiviewXview free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Eye4 or hiviewXview?

Eye4 is rated higher. Eye4 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while hiviewXview averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Eye4 or hiviewXview have ads?

Eye4 shows ads; hiviewXview does not.

### Which is updated more often, Eye4 or hiviewXview?

Eye4 ships an update monthly, and hiviewXview every 2 months. Most recently, Eye4 was updated on September 28, 2026 and hiviewXview on July 31, 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.*