# ClearVu vs CamHipro

The clearest difference is rating: CamHipro at 2.4 against ClearVu's 1.9. CamHipro also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (394 vs 59). ClearVu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CamHipro sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. ClearVu asks for nothing beyond the download.

CamHipro holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamHipro has 394 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of ClearVu's written reviews are positive against 23% of CamHipro's.

ClearVu ships an update every 8 months, CamHipro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClearVu | CamHipro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearvu/id853719211/reviews) | **[2.4 (394 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camhipro/id1420815722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **394** |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | **22.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Empowerment Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605838244) | [琦 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/987803932) |

## What reviewers say

### ClearVu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearvu/id853719211)

Access live and recorded video from your security system on your Apple device. View multiple cameras, connect to several recorders, and save footage remotely. Easy setup makes remote viewing simple.

**Highlights:** View live camera feeds, Connect to multiple NVRs, Review recorded footage, Save image snapshots, Easy port forwarding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great (when it works)
- 👍 Instant camera access
- 👍 Remote playback available
- 👍 Multiple screen options
- 👍 Real-time view

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly crashing
- 🐛 Fails to connect
- 🐛 "Limited Authority" message
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 🐛 App discontinued/unsupported

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes constantly
- App fails to connect
- "Limited Authority" error message
- Slow loading of live view
- App shuts down unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Update the app
- Fix connection issues
- Add motion detection alarm
- Make compatible with latest phones/OS
- Improve playback features


### CamHipro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camhipro/id1420815722)

Manage your IP cameras with this software. View live feeds, review recorded footage, and access various camera management features. Designed for easy control of your surveillance system.

**Highlights:** Manage IP cameras, Watch real-time video, Playback recorded video, Easy camera control, Good security features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(008) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(007) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(006) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(005) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month AI (010) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month AI (011) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(004) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(003) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(002) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(014) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(012) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(015) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(016) | $7.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month AI (015) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month AI (016) | $8.99 | per month |
| 7-day video / one week | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7-day video / one month | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30-day video / one quartal | $39.99 | one-time |
| 30-day video / half year | $69.99 | one-time |
| 30-day video / one year | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Good security features
- 👍 Decent camera quality
- 🚀 Simple setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
- 🐛 Playback issues
- 🐛 Deletes cameras after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with iOS 16
- Time/date resets unexpectedly
- Notifications not working
- Cameras disappearing from app

**Requested features**

- Ability to change password
- Faster video playback
- More customization options
- Support for more camera brands
- Alexa integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClearVu free?

ClearVu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CamHipro free?

CamHipro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ClearVu or CamHipro?

CamHipro is rated higher. ClearVu averages 1.9 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while CamHipro averages 2.4 from 394 ratings.

### Do ClearVu or CamHipro have ads?

Neither ClearVu nor CamHipro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClearVu or CamHipro?

ClearVu ships an update every 8 months, and CamHipro every 3 weeks. Most recently, ClearVu was updated on October 15, 2026 and CamHipro on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*