Comparison

HandyApp vs ZipVision Pro

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

Head to head
About

HandyApp

This utility app provides installers with tools to streamline the setup of intrusion systems. It allows for warranty activation, access to manuals and FAQs, and direct support contact. Users can also earn rewards by scanning product QR codes.

Highlights
  • Activate product warranties
  • Access installation manuals
  • Scan QR codes for rewards
  • Share product brochures
  • Contact support easily
  • Marketing and installation tools
Features
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RISCO Group's HandyApp includes a practical set of tools to assist you while installing RISCO Group’s intrusion systems. With HandyApp, you can extend product warranties, gain direct access to installation manuals, increase your efficiency, reduce your installation times, and scan for Stars to be redeemed for business rewards! · Activate product warranties on the day of installation to maximize warranty periods for an additional year! · Utilize a practical set of marketing and installation tools while you work. · Share product brochures and videos with current and prospective customers to increase sales potential. · Receive assistance as you need it, from installation manuals to FAQs. · Contact Support with a single tap. · Scan the QR codes on RISCO products to earn Stars as part of the RISCO Stars Partners Program; redeem Stars for rewards intended to boost your business!

About

ZipVision Pro

Access and manage your security cameras remotely. View live feeds from up to 16 channels, control PTZ cameras, and review recorded footage. Store and access snapshots and video clips.

Highlights
  • Real-time video preview (up to 16 channels)
  • Playback (up to 4 channels)
  • PTZ camera control
  • Preset activation and configuration
  • Snapshot and video clip gallery
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This ZipVision Client is an iPhone and iPad application with specific support for the latest Zip NVRs, DVRS, IP Cameras and the RoomWatch Camera. Features include... > Real-time video preview of up to 16 channels > Playback up to 4 channels > PTZ Control for camera movement > Preset activation and configuration > Snapshots and video clip gallery

Screenshots

HandyApp4 screens
ZipVision Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HandyApp at every 3 months against ZipVision Pro's every 13 months. HandyApp also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 30%). ZipVision Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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

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

HandyApp ships an update every 3 months, ZipVision Pro every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HandyApp versus ZipVision Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandyAppZipVision Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better30.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size302 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRISCO GroupSystem Q Ltd

Customer experience

HandyApp

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

ZipVision Pro

Written reviews46 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral15.2%
Negative54.3%

In-app purchases

None

HandyApp

No in-app purchases

None

ZipVision Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HandyApp free?
HandyApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZipVision Pro free?
ZipVision Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HandyApp or ZipVision Pro have ads?
Neither HandyApp nor ZipVision Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HandyApp or ZipVision Pro?
HandyApp ships an update every 3 months, and ZipVision Pro every 13 months. Most recently, HandyApp was updated on August 27, 2026 and ZipVision Pro on August 26, 2026.

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