Xpy View vs Hik
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Xpy View
This remote surveillance app allows you to view live footage from your security systems on your mobile device. It supports image capture, audio monitoring, and video recording, enabling you to monitor your property from anywhere.
- Live footage viewing
- Image capture
- Audio monitoring
- Video recording
- Remote playback
- Hand gesture controls
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A remote surveillance solution, designed for mobile platforms. This advanced application is really plug and play. Start viewing live footage captured by the surveillance system, from anywhere in the world, instantly! NOTE: Before using this application, you need to purchase one or more of our authorized Security Surveillance Systems, and configure it by following the supplied user guide or access it directly from our Nexxt Solutions website: www.nexxtsolutions.com. This application supports: - Nexxt Solutions products: XPY-4DX, XPY-8DX, XPY4002-KX, XPY4004-KX, XPY8004-KX & Allistar Pro Series - Image captures. You can take snapshots of live footage - Audio monitoring (supported models) - Video recording. You can record live video footage - Remote playback - Integrated free DDNS service - Hand gestures to slide back and forth between screens; zoom in and out (supported models); PTZ controls (supported models); & stop playback by dragging and dropping live footage to trash can - Local storage and management for captured pictures and videos
Hik
Access live video streams from your security cameras and DVRs remotely. Review recorded footage and receive instant alerts for motion detection events. Connect to your devices globally with ease.
- Real-time monitoring
- Video playback
- Motion detection alarm notification
- Remote camera access
- Device management
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The Hik-connect app is designed to work with Hikvision series DVRs, NVRs and IP cameras which support Cloud P2P function. It allows you to live view your cameras remotely. All you need to do is creating an account and adding device into the account, then you can enjoy the real-time video from cameras on a global scale. It also allows you to play back recorded video to search every milestone of your life. When motion detection alarm of your device triggered, you can get an instant message notification from Hik-connect app. Key Features： 1. Real-time monitoring 2. Video playback 3. Motion detection alarm notification
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hik at 4.7 against Xpy View's 4.0. Hik also leads on ratings volume (172K vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). Xpy View's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Hik holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hik has 172K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Xpy View ships an update every 6 weeks, Hik every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Xpy View | Hik |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (172K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 172K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #101 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 599 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Accvent LLC | Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Xpy View
Hik
Bugs and requests
Xpy View
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hik
Reported bugs
5 issues- Cameras randomly show as offline
- Playback function often fails to load
- Notifications disappear from the app
- App fails to open after recent updates
- Camera settings reset after app updates
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for portrait mode on tablets
- Improve playback controls with fast forward/rewind
- Allow custom naming and organization of cameras
- Provide better notification customization options
- Integrate with smart home automation platforms
In-app purchases
Xpy View
No in-app purchases
Hik
No in-app purchases
