Comparison

Smart RTSP vs HikMonitor

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

Head to head
About

Smart RTSP

View and record live streams from IP cameras using RTSP, HLS, or ONVIF protocols. Features include motion detection, event recording, and PTZ control. Offers local notifications and optional iCloud sync for privacy-focused monitoring.

Highlights
  • RTSP, HLS, ONVIF camera viewing
  • Event-triggered recording
  • Motion, person, sound detection
  • PTZ camera control
  • Local notifications
  • Optional iCloud sync
Features
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Smart RTSP is a private local RTSP Camera Viewer and event recorder for IP cameras that expose RTSP, HLS, or ONVIF streams. Add cameras by entering a stream URL or discovering ONVIF devices on your local network. Watch live video, record important events, review playback history, and control supported ONVIF PTZ cameras, with no Smart RTSP account required. Key features: • RTSP, HLS, and ONVIF camera viewing • Manual and event-triggered recording with no-recording schedules and adjustable duration • Smart recording retention by event type • Motion, person, and sound detection with motion ROI areas • Event history, recording playback, and batch cleanup • Apple Home bridge from Mac for supported RTSP cameras • Live Push to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, or custom RTMP • Local notifications and privacy-focused design with no Smart RTSP account required • Optional iCloud sync and iCloud Drive storage Compatibility depends on the camera exposing a supported RTSP/HLS stream or ONVIF service. Privacy Policy: https://www.smartrtsp.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Smart RTSP4 screens
HikMonitor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HikMonitor at none against Smart RTSP's 10. Smart RTSP's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days 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. Smart RTSP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HikMonitor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart RTSP ships an update every 3 days, HikMonitor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smart RTSP versus HikMonitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart RTSPHikMonitor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB2 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer原野 葛Sergei Ivankov

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Smart RTSP

Subscriptions8
  • SmartRTSP Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Shared Stream$2.991 Month
  • SmartRTSP Yearly$6.991 Year
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  • Yearly Shared Stream$9.991 Year
  • Yearly 2 Remote Cameras$14.991 Year
  • Yearly 4 Remote Cameras$29.991 Year
  • Yearly 6 Remote Cameras$44.991 Year
  • Yearly 8 Remote Cameras$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Membership$14.99
  • Family Lifetime$24.99
None

HikMonitor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart RTSP free?
Smart RTSP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HikMonitor free?
HikMonitor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart RTSP or HikMonitor have ads?
Neither Smart RTSP nor HikMonitor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart RTSP or HikMonitor?
Smart RTSP ships an update every 3 days, and HikMonitor every 2 months. Most recently, Smart RTSP was updated on November 9, 2026 and HikMonitor on November 5, 2026.

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