Comparison

HikMonitor vs Dircode lock

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

Head to head
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.

About

Dircode lock

Features
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Dircode is an app for managing smart locks and access devices. The app lets you connect compatible locks, manage access rights, and view transaction history. Key features: - Connect and manage compatible locks via Bluetooth; - View a list of locks and Wi-Fi gateways; - Manage user access rights; - Work with codes, cards, and fingerprints, if supported by the device; - View event logs and transaction history; - Sync records and perform basic device setup. The availability of individual features depends on the lock model, gateway, and supported device capabilities.

Screenshots

HikMonitor3 screens
Dircode lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dircode lock at monthly against HikMonitor's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HikMonitor ships an update every 2 months, Dircode lock monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
HikMonitor versus Dircode lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHikMonitorDircode lock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB38 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSergei IvankovAnton Poletaev

In-app purchases

None

HikMonitor

No in-app purchases

None

Dircode lock

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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