HiBirds vs Kiwibit
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
Kiwibit
This app connects you to smart devices for effortless home monitoring and enhanced security. It offers intelligent notifications for security cameras and bird feeders, with advanced features available through a subscription service.
- Smart device integration
- Extended cloud storage
- Intelligent push notifications
- Custom alert zones
- Bird species identification
- Real-time activity alerts
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At Kiwibit, we believe technology should keep life simple—and make it better. Whether you’re at home or away, our smart devices and intuitive app help you effortlessly stay connected to the moments that truly matter. With clear design, thoughtful features, and seamless integration, Kiwibit makes smart living feel natural and reliable. We simplify the details, so you can enjoy more of what you love. Keep it Simple. Make it Better. 【Kiwibit Plus Service】 Elevate your security with the Kiwibit Plus Subscription to unlock next-level features: 1. Extended Cloud Storage: Gain access to up to 60 days of recording history, ensuring you never miss a moment. 2. Intelligent Push 1. Security Cameras: Get real-time notifications about people, vehicles, packages, and pets, so you're always aware of what's happening. 2. Bird Feeder: Receive smart notifications about bird activities and detect nuisance animals, to keep your bird feeder enjoyable. 3. Custom Alert Zones: Customize and filter alerts by setting up specific activity zones, reducing unnecessary notifications and enhancing your focus on key areas. 4. Birds Tab (Bird Feeder Only) Check out the special "Birds Tab" in the app to see all identified bird species and enjoy exciting moments captured by your bird feeder. With recognition for over 10,000 bird species, explore nature like never before. 【Details of the Plus Service】 Single Plan ( Subscribe monthly) Single Plan ( Subscribe annually) Unlimited Plan (Subscribe monthly) Unlimited Plan (Subscribe annually) 【Subscription Guidelines】 Cancel auto renewal: Please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours prior to the expiration time of your subscription. Renewal: iTunes account will be charged automatically within 24 hours prior to the expiration time of your subscription. If the renewal is successful, the subscription will be extended by one subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://api-us.kiwibit.com/management/app-files/kiwibit/privacy/en/index.html Plus Service Agreement: https://api-us.kiwibit.com/management/app-files/kiwibit/awareness-service-agreement/en/index.html Continuous Subscription Service Agreement: https://api-us.kiwibit.com/management/app-files/kiwibit/continuous-subscription-service-agreement/en/index.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Kiwibit at 4.9 against HiBirds's 3.1. Kiwibit also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 61). HiBirds's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Kiwibit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. HiBirds asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kiwibit holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kiwibit has 6.1K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of HiBirds's written reviews are positive against 74% of Kiwibit's.
HiBirds ships an update every 2 months, Kiwibit every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HiBirds | Kiwibit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (61 ratings) | 4.9 (6.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | 73.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 61 | 6.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 277 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 慧华 肖 | Kiwibit Inc. |
Customer experience
HiBirds
Kiwibit
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
Kiwibit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HiBirds
No in-app purchases
Kiwibit
- single device monthly1 Month trial$4.491 Month
- Monthly Individual Premium1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Individual Premium Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
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- two devices monthly1 Month trial$8.951 Month
- unlimited devices monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- single device annually1 Month trial$47.491 Year
- Annual Individual Premium1 Month trial$79.991 Year
- bird feeder yearly1 Month trial$79.991 Year
- Annual Family Premium1 Month trial$99.991 Year
- unlimited devices annually1 Month trial$105.991 Year







