Comparison

Gazing vs HD Capture

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

Head to head
About

Gazing

Access device video remotely via your mobile phone. Receive video alerts triggered by motion detection. Offers various subscription plans for continuous access and service.

Highlights
  • Easy installation and operation
  • Remote video viewing on mobile
  • PIR motion-triggered video alerts
  • Automatic subscription renewal
  • Subscription management via app settings
Features
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1. The Gazing app is easy to install and operate. 2. In many places, you can view the video on the device through your mobile phone and obtain the video triggered by the device's PIR. Automatic Subscription Instructions: 1. Service name:1-month Plan (1 month), 6-month Plan(6 months); One Year Plan(1 year) 2. Price: 1-month Plan for 1 month product is $19.99, 6-month Plan for 6 months product is $99.99, One Year Plan for 1 year product is $169.99 3. For an account that purchases an automatic subscription service, we will automatically deduct the next period of fees within 24 hours from your iTunes account before the service expires, and extend the corresponding service content, service conditions and service period. 4. If you need to cancel the automatic subscription, please manually open the Apple phone "Settings"-->Enter "iTunes Store & App Store"-->Click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscribe", select "Gazing" to cancel the subscription. If you do not close the automatic subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, it will be deemed that you have agreed to continue the authorization, and the subscription will be automatically renewed. User agreement: https://www.gazing.cc/user_agreement.html Privacy agreement: https://www.gazing.cc/privacy_policy.html Subscription Service: https://www.gazing.cc/renewal.html

About

HD Capture

This app provides secure and reliable smart camera solutions for homes and various outdoor environments. Monitor your assets and ensure safety around the clock with professional-grade products, all managed from your device.

Highlights
  • Smart camera solutions
  • Home security
  • Urban area monitoring
  • Countryside protection
  • Round-the-clock asset protection
  • Remote device management
Features
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Peace of mind, anytime, anywhere. We are committed to providing simple, secure, and reliable smart cameras that meet the security needs of homes, urban areas, and the countryside. From indoor living spaces and varied city environments to outdoor settings like orchards, farms, and ranches, we deliver professional products for round-the-clock protection of your assets and safety. Everything, under your control. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gazing2 screens
HD Capture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gazing at 4.2 against HD Capture's 2.4. Gazing also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 5) and review sentiment (19% vs 0%). HD Capture's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gazing sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and HD Capture sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gazing holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gazing has 2.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Gazing's written reviews are positive against 0% of HD Capture's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gazing ships an update every 2 weeks, HD Capture every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Gazing versus HD Capture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGazingHD Capture
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (2.4K ratings) — better2.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews19.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.4K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#62 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB167 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWEBFRONT INNOVATIONS LIMITED硅基智联(深圳)科技有限公司

Customer experience

Gazing

All ratings2,385 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral5.5%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive19.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative78.8%

HD Capture

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Gazing

Subscriptions21
  • FG-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 month3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • FG-Valid 1 month,cyclic 30 day3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • 1-month Plan$19.991 Month
Show 18 more
  • GU-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 month$19.991 Month
  • GU-Use 1 month,cyclic 30 day$19.991 Month
  • GU-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 month$19.991 Month
  • FG-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 month3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • FG-Use 1 month,cyclic 30 day3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • 6-month Plan$99.996 Months
  • GU-Cyclic 30 day,valid 6 month$99.996 Months
  • GU-Use 6 months,cyclic 30 day$99.996 Months
  • FG-Valid 6 month,cyclic 30 day3 Days trial$99.996 Months
  • FG-Cyclic 30 day, use 6 months3 Days trial$99.996 Months
  • FG-Use 6 months,cyclic 30 day3 Days trial$99.996 Months
  • GU-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year$166.991 Year
  • One Year Plan$169.991 Year
  • GU-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day$169.991 Year
  • GU-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year$169.991 Year
  • FG-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year3 Days trial$169.991 Year
  • FG-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year3 Days trial$169.991 Year
  • FG-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day3 Days trial$169.991 Year
20 purchases

HD Capture

Subscriptions6
  • Month package for 7-day$2.991 Month
  • 30-day subscription package1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Month package for 30-day$5.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • 连续订阅-季度套餐 O1640_1$7.993 Months
  • 连续订阅-季度套餐 O1628_1$7.993 Months
  • 连续订阅-季度套餐 O1627_1$7.993 Months
One-time14
  • Month package G7$3.99
  • 30-day data plan O1711$5.90
  • Month package G30$6.99
Show 11 more
  • 季度套餐 O208$9.99
  • 季度套餐 O1632$9.99
  • 半年套餐 O1633$14.99
  • 一年套餐 O210$22.99
  • 一年套餐 O1634$22.99
  • Year package G7$28.90
  • 两年套餐 O211$39.99
  • 两年套餐 O1636$39.99
  • 360-day package$49.99
  • Year package G30$50.90
  • 360-day data plan O1709$229.00

Questions

Is Gazing free?
Gazing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HD Capture free?
HD Capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gazing or HD Capture?
Gazing is rated higher. Gazing averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while HD Capture averages 2.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Gazing or HD Capture have ads?
Neither Gazing nor HD Capture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gazing or HD Capture?
Gazing ships an update every 2 weeks, and HD Capture every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gazing was updated on October 18, 2026 and HD Capture on October 14, 2026.

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