Comparison

QPhoto Backup vs HikMonitor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QPhoto Backup

Securely back up photos and videos to your QNAP NAS with automatic background synchronization. Manage your NAS files, free up local storage by identifying duplicates and large files, and enjoy end-to-end encryption for your data. Offers flexible connectivity and an intuitive interface for easy use.

Highlights
  • Automatic photo and video backup
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Local storage cleaner
  • Browse and manage NAS files
  • Smart background sync
  • Duplicate detection
Features
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Automatically back up all your photos and videos to your QNAP NAS. QPhoto Backup is the complete solution to secure your memories on your NAS while managing and freeing up local storage. SECURE & PRIVATE BACKUP • End-to-end encryption for your credentials • Your data never leaves your device • No tracking, no ads, complete privacy guaranteed • Works on local network & remotely via myQNAPcloud • SSL/TLS encryption & 2FA authentication support AUTOMATIC PHOTO & VIDEO BACKUP • Smart background backup without user action • Compatible with QTS 4.0 & QTS 5.0+ • All formats supported: HEIC, RAW, JPEG, MP4, MOV • Preserves EXIF metadata & GPS location data • Keeps original file names and capture dates • Intelligent duplicate detection • Advanced filtering by date, size, and album • Detailed backup history with task tracking BROWSE & MANAGE NAS FILES • Navigate through your QNAP NAS files • Preview photos, videos, and documents directly • Download files from your NAS to iPhone • Upload any files from your device • Multi-selection and batch operations • Search and organize your NAS content ON-DEVICE CLEANER • Identify large photos and videos consuming space • Detect and remove similar and duplicate photos • Find screenshots and optimize library • Clean contacts, events, and reminders • Battery optimization tips and guides • Free up iPhone storage after backup • "Already backed up" section to free up space safely EASY TO USE • Quick setup in minutes — no technical knowledge required • Monitor backups with iOS widgets & Live Activities • Dark mode support for comfortable viewing • Background notifications for status updates • Intuitive interface for all features FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY • myQNAPcloud: connect from anywhere • Direct IP/Host connection • Custom DDNS support • Automatic reconnection after network issues Perfect alternative to Google Photos or iCloud if you own a QNAP NAS. Keep full control of your photo library and manage your device storage efficiently. Works seamlessly with Qfile, QuMagie, and other QNAP mobile apps. Made by the QNAP community for QNAP users. Need help? Any suggestion or feature request for the app? Email me at contact@qphotobackup.app! --- Some features require QPhoto Backup Pro: monthly or yearly subscription, or lifetime purchase. Free trial available. Family Sharing included. QPhoto Backup is not affiliated with QNAP Systems, Inc. Terms: https://qphotobackup.app/resources/terms.html

About

HikMonitor

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HikMonitor — клиент для Hikvision NVR Мобильный клиент для просмотра видеонаблюдения на базе Hikvision NVR. Требует самостоятельно развёрнутого сервера — исходный код и инструкция по установке доступны в репозитории разработчика. Данные не передаются третьим сторонам. Камеры Просматривайте снимки с подключённых камер и обновляйте их по запросу. Журнал событий История активности с фильтрацией по типу и поиском: входы, снимки, нарушения доступа, системные события. Администрирование Управляйте пользователями, ролями и доступом к камерам. Просматривайте активные сессии и дистанционно завершайте их.

Screenshots

QPhoto Backup4 screens
HikMonitor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HikMonitor at none against QPhoto Backup's 5. QPhoto Backup's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QPhoto Backup sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HikMonitor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QPhoto Backup ships an update every 2 weeks, HikMonitor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QPhoto Backup versus HikMonitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQPhoto BackupHikMonitor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB2 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperThomas Le gravierSergei Ivankov

In-app purchases

5 purchases

QPhoto Backup

Subscriptions4
  • Pro version - Month$2.991 Month
  • Pro version - Month$3.991 Month
  • Pro version - Year7 Days trial$12.991 Year
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  • Pro version - Year7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro version - Lifetime$44.99
None

HikMonitor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QPhoto Backup free?
QPhoto Backup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HikMonitor free?
HikMonitor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QPhoto Backup or HikMonitor have ads?
Neither QPhoto Backup nor HikMonitor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QPhoto Backup or HikMonitor?
QPhoto Backup ships an update every 2 weeks, and HikMonitor every 2 months. Most recently, QPhoto Backup was updated on November 7, 2026 and HikMonitor on November 5, 2026.

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