FREEIP vs IVMS 4500+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FREEIP
Remotely monitor and control security devices through your mobile network. View live video streams and manage your devices by inputting their serial numbers.
- Remote device control
- Real-time video streaming
- QR code serial number input
- Manual serial number entry
- 3G, 4G, and WIFI support
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Via 3G, 4G or WIFI network, you can controll the monitoring device and check the real-time stream. 1. Input the serial number to your Freeip account by scanning the QR picture or enterring the serial number manually. 2. If the device is online, you can check the real-time stream.
IVMS 4500+
Monitor your Hikvision devices remotely with this powerful management tool. It offers free and paid versions with features like real-time preview, playback, and advanced options for unlimited devices and enterprise-level security.
- Real-time preview
- Historical playback
- PTZ control
- Album download
- Unlimited device support (PRO)
- QR code device transfer
- AES-256 end-to-end encryption
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IVMS 4500+ is a professional video surveillance viewer designed specifically for Hikvision devices. ► Secure Direct Connection & Hardcore Decoding • Private Protocol: Deeply compatible with the Hikvision SDK protocol (Port 8000), perfectly supporting H.264 / H.265 HD video streams. • Lightning-Fast No-Transit: Uses "Direct IP/Domain" mode. Video feeds are transmitted directly from your NVR/DVR to your phone without passing through any third-party servers. Zero privacy leaks, instant connection. • Shortcuts & Automation: Supports URL Scheme (ivms4500plus://open). Combine it with iOS "Shortcuts" to create advanced personalized controls! ► Three Plans Tailored for You ◆ Personal Free Plan: 1 Device (up to 32 channels), Free Forever • Core Features: Live view, remote playback, PTZ control, snapshots, and video downloads. ◆ Personal PRO Plan: Ad-Free, Unlimited Devices, Exclusive Video Wall • Unlimited Access: Remove device quantity limits (up to 32 channels per device). • Custom Video Wall: Mix and match key cameras across different devices into "My Collections" and view them on a single screen. • Auto-Play on Launch: Connect to your target cameras instantly upon opening the app, turning your idle iPad/iPhone into a professional monitoring display. • Quick Backup: Exclusive QR code export/import. Share access or transfer data to a new phone in seconds. ◆ Enterprise SaaS Plan: One Subscription, Shared Across the Team Designed for multi-store and large venue managers. Includes all PRO features! • Massive Channel Support: Unlock up to 64 / 128 / 256 channels per device for ultra-large NVRs. • Password-Free Authorization: Employees can join the enterprise via a QR code without needing an account or password. • Agile Management: Permission changes sync instantly. Revoke access with one tap when an employee leaves, eliminating password leak risks. • Uncompromising Security: With AES-256 end-to-end encryption, device passwords remain strictly on your local device to defend your commercial privacy. ► Contact & Legal • Support Email: support@ming1.com • Privacy Policy: https://ming1.com/privacy.html • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FREEIP at none against IVMS 4500+'s 8. FREEIP also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). IVMS 4500+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating and device support 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. IVMS 4500+ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FREEIP asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for FREEIP against 4.3 for IVMS 4500+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FREEIP has 1.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FREEIP ships an update monthly, IVMS 4500+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FREEIP | IVMS 4500+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better | 4.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 24.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HEROSPEED TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | HUI CHI MING |
Customer experience
FREEIP
IVMS 4500+
Bugs and requests
FREEIP
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues after updates
- Cameras disappearing from the app
- Playback not working as expected
- App freezing or becoming unresponsive
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more camera models
- Improve playback controls and timeline
- Implement push notifications for motion detection
- Allow multi-camera viewing on a single screen
IVMS 4500+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FREEIP
No in-app purchases
IVMS 4500+
- Small Enterprise (1-10)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Medium Enterprise (11-50)$6.991 Month
- Large Enterprise (51-100)$14.991 Month
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- Small Enterprise (1-10)$29.991 Year
- Medium Enterprise (11-50)$69.991 Year
- Large Enterprise (51-100)$149.991 Year
- 1-Month Trial$0.99
- Lifetime Purchase$14.99
