HiBirds vs AURUMBACH SMART
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HiBirds
This application serves as a network camera management terminal. It facilitates the connection and management of various network cameras, offering a centralized solution for monitoring and control.
- Connect network cameras
- Manage network cameras
- Network camera terminal
- Centralized camera control
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HiBirds network camera management terminal to help connect and manage network cameras
AURUMBACH SMART
Manage your smart home devices remotely to create a comfortable environment for your pets. Control multiple pet-related gadgets simultaneously and share access with others for collaborative care. This app simplifies smart home management for pet owners.
- Remote device control
- Simultaneous multi-device management
- Device sharing for collaborative care
- User-friendly interface
- Cloud-connected management
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In the era of smart homes, our app stands out as a comprehensive solution for pet owners. It seamlessly connects and manages smart devices through the cloud, allowing for effortless control of your home's pet-friendly environment. Whether you're away or just in another room, the app enables remote management of pet-related devices, ensuring your furry friends are always cared for. Key features include remote control for on-the-go monitoring and adjustments, simultaneous control for multiple devices, and a device sharing option for collaborative pet care. With its user-friendly interface, the app simplifies smart home management, making it easier than ever to create a comfortable and connected space for your pets.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HiBirds at 69% against AURUMBACH SMART's 0%. HiBirds also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). AURUMBACH SMART's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.1). On price, ratings volume, 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.
AURUMBACH SMART holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 27 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of HiBirds's written reviews are positive against 0% of AURUMBACH SMART's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
HiBirds ships an update every 2 months, AURUMBACH SMART every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HiBirds | AURUMBACH SMART |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (61 ratings) | 3.7 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 229 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 慧华 肖 | Aurumbach Corp. |
Customer experience
HiBirds
AURUMBACH SMART
Bugs and requests
HiBirds
Reported bugs
14 issues- Feeder torn down, camera unplugged, no recording
- Camera worked one time, battery died, won't charge
- Playback from SD card freezes
- Login issues on multiple phones
- Cannot add users on iPhone
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- Unable to share with other iPhone users
- WiFi change not possible in app
- App is not user-friendly or intuitive
- Camera kills battery, charger can't keep up
- Free version does not take photos, videos, or send notifications
- No way to get video from cloud without SD card
- SD card errors
- Cannot find user ID or change password
- Customer service requires WeChat installation
Requested features
7 requests- Make audible alerts functional on phone
- Improve bird recognition accuracy
- Update bird database for correct names
- Provide a quick start guide
- Increase contrast in UI elements for better visibility
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- Allow changing WiFi router through the app
- Improve user ID retrieval and password change functionality
AURUMBACH SMART
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HiBirds
No in-app purchases
AURUMBACH SMART
No in-app purchases
