Homaxi View vs HDVIEW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Homaxi View
Remotely monitor live video from various security devices like DVRs, NVRs, and network cameras. Play back recordings, manage local media, and control alarms and PTZ functions via Wi-Fi or 3G.
- Remote live video monitoring
- Playback recorded files
- Local media management
- PTZ control
- Alarm event notifications
- Two-way audio support
- P2P QR code scanning
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Homaxi View is a convergent, cloud-based security solution that can be used to remotely monitor the live video from embedded DVR, NVR, network camera, network speed dome and encoder via wireless network, play back record files, locally store and manage pictures and videos, control alarm output and realize PTZ control as well. With this software installed in your phone, you are able to log onto the front-end device via Wi-Fi or 3G; besides, if there is no public IP available for the device, it’s accessible by using a dynamic domain name, or by mapping ports to the public IP of router. The Homaxi View APP can help you easily manage your device remotely. Key Features Include: • Supports P2P QR Code Scanning, up to 20 P2P Devices • Real-Time Video Preview of up to 16 Channels at once. • Snapshot/Video Record • Digital Zoom with Pinch to Zoom in/out • PTZ support • Audio and Two-Way Audio Support • Remote Playback, up to 4 Channels at once • Digital Zoom, Pinch to Zoom in/out • Alarm event notification • Audio • Snapshot • Remote Configuration • Local Setup • Basic Information
HDVIEW
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A dedicated app for your surveillance camera needs. Safeguard your surroundings with ease, providing real-time viewing and recording of high-quality videos.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HDVIEW at 13.0 against Homaxi View's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Homaxi View | HDVIEW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 185 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Homaxi Inc. | smarth technology limited |
In-app purchases
Homaxi View
No in-app purchases
HDVIEW
No in-app purchases
