USB Camera pro vs HiviewHD Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
USB Camera pro
This app enables iPads to function as external displays for USB cameras and video capture cards. It offers plug-and-play connectivity without drivers, supporting various devices and providing features like recording, screenshots, and image enhancement.
- Connect USB cameras and capture cards to iPad
- External display for video capture
- Plug-and-play, no driver needed
- Synchronous recording of audiovisual picture
- One-click screenshot
- Super resolution picture quality enhancement
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Use the latest iOS17 feature "Support external cameras in your iPadOS app" to implement iPad as additional output devices for video display. USB Camera Pro is an App that supports USB camera, USB video capture card and other USB devices to connect to iPad tablet through OTG, and drives iPad tablet to display audiovisual images. This App software is plug-and-play, no driver required, and supports a variety of USB cameras, USB video capture cards, and computer TV and other devices. The latest version also supports synchronous recording of the displayed audiovisual picture, one-click screenshot, performance detection, screen adjustment, super resolution picture quality enhancement, color adjustment, screen image reversal and other features. Note: Due to hardware reasons, this App is not currently supported for iPhone.
HiviewHD Plus
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Key features of HiviewHD Plus: Remote view for 24 hours in Mobile APP Friendly user interface, can be viewed and operated on mobile devices. Supports adding multiple cameras in minutes, making management easy. Watch multiple channels at the same time on mobile devices. Access the live broadcast remotely via the Internet anytime, anywhere. Convenient local access to view captured images and recorded videos. Remotely control PTZ cameras on your mobile device. High quality two-way audio
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HiviewHD Plus at none against USB Camera pro's shown. HiviewHD Plus also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
USB Camera pro ships an update every 2 months, HiviewHD Plus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | USB Camera pro | HiviewHD Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 长沙春觉信息科技有限公司 | Chatchavan Jaichobchusakun |
In-app purchases
USB Camera pro
No in-app purchases
HiviewHD Plus
No in-app purchases
