# IPEYE CCTV vs Hik

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hik at 172K against IPEYE CCTV's 83. Hik also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and chart position (#99 vs unranked). IPEYE CCTV's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for IPEYE CCTV against 4.7 for Hik. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hik has 172K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of IPEYE CCTV's written reviews are positive against 25% of Hik's.

IPEYE CCTV ships an update weekly, Hik every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IPEYE CCTV | Hik |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipeye-cctv/id866641177/reviews) | **[4.7 (172K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hik-connect-for-end-user/id1087803190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **172K** |
| Positive reviews | **25.9% of reviews** | 24.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#99** |
| Size | 65 MB | 599 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IPEYE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259406604) | [Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257695602) |

## What reviewers say

### IPEYE CCTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipeye-cctv/id866641177)

Access your CCTV cameras remotely from any device. View live broadcasts, store recordings securely in the cloud, and receive activity notifications. Supports cameras from various manufacturers with H.264/H.265 format.

**Highlights:** Remote CCTV camera access, Live broadcast viewing, Cloud recording storage, Activity notifications, Camera settings editing, Map view for cameras

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hik-connect-for-end-user/id1087803190)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time monitoring, Video playback, Motion detection alarm notification, Remote camera access, Device management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🤖 Excellent camera quality
- 💡 Useful notification features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find cameras
- 🕰️ Slow playback and video loading
- 🔌 Unstable network connectivity
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive updates

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IPEYE CCTV free?

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

### Is Hik free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IPEYE CCTV or Hik?

Hik is rated higher. IPEYE CCTV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Hik averages 4.7 from 172K ratings.

### Do IPEYE CCTV or Hik have ads?

Neither IPEYE CCTV nor Hik shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IPEYE CCTV or Hik?

IPEYE CCTV ships an update weekly, and Hik every 8 days. Most recently, IPEYE CCTV was updated on November 6, 2026 and Hik on November 9, 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.*