Comparison

COMMAX vs HelloCOCO

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

Head to head
About

COMMAX

Control your smart home devices remotely, including lights, heating, and security. Monitor energy consumption and view CCTV camera feeds. Receive calls from your porch or lobby directly on your device.

Highlights
  • Device controls (lights, heating, curtains)
  • Security settings (away mode, home security)
  • CCTV camera monitoring
  • Energy management (consumption, solar generation)
  • Call receiving (porch, lobby)
  • Notifications for home events
Features
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Try out Commax Smart Home systems using your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Supported Products: - Home Network Wallpad - Smart Video Phone - Smart Door Station - Emergence Call Function: - Device controls (lights, gas valves, heating, main switches, curtains, ventilation, etc.) - Security settings (away mode, home security, etc.) - Complex services (announcements, automatic meter reading, CCTV cameras monitoring) - Energy management (electricity, gas, water consumption and solar power generation monitoring) - Call receiving(porch, lobby, etc.) Notifications: - The product installed on your home need to support the mobile service. Please ask customer center or your dealer for more information. - You must be logged into an account to join in the product. Please refer to the product guide. (Portal Service app or Account app) - Some features of this app may be limited depending on the devices installed in the home.

About

HelloCOCO

Transform spare smartphones into high-definition pet surveillance cameras. Monitor your pets remotely with two-way video and audio communication, sound and motion detection alerts, and secure encrypted recordings. Share access with family and view recorded footage for up to a week.

Highlights
  • Spare device to HD CCTV conversion
  • Encrypted video recording
  • Two-way video and audio chat
  • Sound and motion detection alerts
  • 7-day video history storage
  • Account sharing for up to 8 devices
  • Screen mirroring for larger displays
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Feel at ease when you go out, as you can now have two-way video chats Stay with me, HelloCOCO --- ◾CCTV & Viewer (Surveillance) There is no need to purchase a separate CCTV. As long as you have a spare device (smartphone/tablet) at home, In just 10 seconds, HelloCOCO will turn it into a high-definition CCTV! Turn your spare device into a CCTV and use your everyday smartphone for monitoring! ◾Encryption Function Recently, there have been numerous privacy concerns caused by CCTV hacking. At HelloCOCO, encryption feature created by our developers ensures you won't have to worry about hacking! ◾Two-Way Video Communication Don't just watch anymore—connect with your pet by seeing, hearing, and talking to them! With two-way communication, your pet can enjoy seeing your face and hearing your voice from the comfort of home, unlike one-way interactions. Furthermore, You can also capture valuable scenes while having a video conversation. ◾Sound/Movement Detection It’s not practical to monitor all day long, is it? So, whether you're at work or out and about, HelloCOCO will notify you. Upon detecting your pet's sound or movement, it will automatically initiate recording! Are our little ones eating well at home and playing by themselves? To ensure you don't miss any of these moments, we'll send you PUSH notification messages! ◾Recent History Wondering how your pet spends time alone at home? By accessing Recent History, you can view the recorded videos for each CCTV. The Events tab allows you to check videos that were automatically recorded when sound or movement was detected. You can find the videos you recorded manually during monitoring or video calls in the Recording tab. Every recorded video is saved and stored for a week! ◾Account Sharing With only one account, there's no need for multiple registrations. You can log in on up to 8 devices simultaneously (4 CCTVs + 4 Viewers)! With one registration, your entire family can use the service! ◾Screen Mirroring Configure the setup so your pet at home can see a big image of your face when you're out! Use Wi-Fi mirroring or HDMI connection to enjoy video chats on a larger display. ▶ Precautions Please ensure to set up a charger if you will be out for a long time. If you have any further inquiries, please reach out to us via the contact details provided below. We strive to alleviate any discomfort our customers might have. ▶Customer Support One-on-One Support: https://pf.kakao.com/_YyRZxj/chat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellococo_kr/ Email Inquiry: [hellococo@tisquare.com](mailto:hellococo@tisquare.com) ▶ Optional Access Permissions Photos: Used to save videos to your album or to use a profile image. Microphone: Used to recognize sound or conduct video calls. Camera: Used to scan QR codes, record videos, or conduct video calls. You can use the service without agreeing to optional permissions. However, some features may not function properly if optional permissions are denied. ▶ Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Terms of Service: https://hellococo.co.kr/en/mobile/service.html Privacy Policy: https://hellococo.co.kr/en/mobile/service.htm

Screenshots

COMMAX4 screens
HelloCOCO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HelloCOCO at 100% against COMMAX's 35%. HelloCOCO also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). COMMAX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HelloCOCO sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. COMMAX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

COMMAX ships an update every 4 months, HelloCOCO every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
COMMAX versus HelloCOCO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCOMMAXHelloCOCO
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCOMMAX CO., LTDTI Square Technology Ltd

Customer experience

COMMAX

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive34.9%
Neutral19.0%
Negative46.0%

HelloCOCO

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

COMMAX

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

HelloCOCO

Subscriptions3
  • 1-month7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 6-month7 Days trial$19.996 Months
  • 1-year7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is COMMAX free?
COMMAX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HelloCOCO free?
HelloCOCO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do COMMAX or HelloCOCO have ads?
Neither COMMAX nor HelloCOCO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, COMMAX or HelloCOCO?
COMMAX ships an update every 4 months, and HelloCOCO every 3 weeks. Most recently, COMMAX was updated on June 11, 2026 and HelloCOCO on September 22, 2026.

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