Explorer CCTV vs Hilo CCTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Explorer CCTV
Remotely control your QVIS DVR security system from your mobile device. Monitor live camera feeds, playback recorded footage, and receive instant alarm notifications to ensure your property is always secure.
- Remote DVR control
- Live camera monitoring
- Recorded footage playback
- Alarm trigger notifications
- Multi-panel camera view
- Footage snapshot and recording
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App no longer supported after 31st April 2017. Upgrade available - please update to QV Pro app - https://itunes.apple.com/jm/app/qv-pro/id1186372600. For use with QVIS DVRs within the 'Explorer' Range (including Pioneer models). *IMPORTANT* Device and configuration setup data may be wiped when you update the Explorer app. We recommend you make a backup copy of the data before updating the app. Control your Qvis 'Explorer' range DVR remotely using your mobile smart device. Gain peace of mind with always being connected to your security system. Monitor your live camera feeds to keep an eye on your property, playback recorded footage directly from the DVR’s hard disk drive, and receive email notifications alerting you of when a security alarm has been triggered. - Multi-panel live camera view - Recorded footage playback - PUSH notification emails when an alarm is triggered - Photo snapshot of video storage - Record footage straight to your smart device - Simple connection setup - Easy to use and navigate interface All these features make this app an essential tool in providing effective surveillance protection over what is important to you. If you have any issues operating the app then please contact our engaging and friendly technical team on: 02392488302 or visit www.qvisglobal.co.uk to use our web help. They will try to resolve your issue as quickly as possible.
Hilo CCTV
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Monitoring you DvR & NvR easy with your Device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Explorer CCTV at 8.1 against Hilo CCTV's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Explorer CCTV ships an update every 5 months, Hilo CCTV every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Explorer CCTV | Hilo CCTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | adata ltd | Georgios Stavrianos |
In-app purchases
Explorer CCTV
No in-app purchases
Hilo CCTV
No in-app purchases
