# HiVideoS vs Vertical Check Camera

The clearest difference is ads: Vertical Check Camera at none against HiVideoS's shown. Vertical Check Camera also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). HiVideoS's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HiVideoS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vertical Check Camera sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HiVideoS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 11 respectively.

HiVideoS ships an update every 8 months, Vertical Check Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and July 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiVideoS | Vertical Check Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivideos-horizon-camera/id898616866/reviews)** | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical-check-camera/id967235607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sky-nexus Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512522554) | [Hiroyuki KATOH](https://appshunter.io/developer/898546586) |

## What reviewers say

### HiVideoS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivideos-horizon-camera/id898616866)

Capture horizontal videos and photos effortlessly with one hand, even while holding your device vertically. Features real-time zoom and image stabilization for smooth, high-quality FullHD footage on the go. Easily access your camera roll and adjust settings like focus and exposure.

**Highlights:** Horizontal video and photo capture, One-handed operation, Real-time zoom, Image stabilization, FullHD video quality, Widget support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ad banners.Video zoom.High resolution photos. | $1.99 | one-time |


### Vertical Check Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical-check-camera/id967235607)

This app helps you determine if objects are perfectly vertical or horizontal using your device's camera. It overlays a virtual grid that can be rotated and adjusted, allowing you to check alignment from a distance without touching the object.

**Highlights:** Virtual vertical grid overlay, Adjustable grid rotation, Check alignment from a distance, Change grid size with pinch, Capture still images, Adjust focal length (add-on)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Display Angular Degrees | $1.99 | one-time |
| Adjust Calibrations | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HiVideoS free?

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

### Is Vertical Check Camera free?

Vertical Check Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HiVideoS or Vertical Check Camera?

HiVideoS is rated higher. HiVideoS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Vertical Check Camera averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do HiVideoS or Vertical Check Camera have ads?

HiVideoS shows ads; Vertical Check Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, HiVideoS or Vertical Check Camera?

HiVideoS ships an update every 8 months, and Vertical Check Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, HiVideoS was updated on September 10, 2026 and Vertical Check Camera on July 25, 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.*