# V380 vs Hopeway

The clearest difference is rating: Hopeway at 3.9 against V380's 3.1. Hopeway also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and review sentiment (41% vs 15%). V380's advantage is ratings volume (994 vs 80). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. V380 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Hopeway asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hopeway holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V380 has 994 ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of V380's written reviews are positive against 41% of Hopeway's.

V380 ships an update every 2 months, Hopeway every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | V380 | Hopeway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (994 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v380/id989049956/reviews) | **[3.9 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeway/id1273655666/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **994** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | 15.3% of reviews | **40.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 344 MB | 300 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Hongshi Information Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/495611358) | [祥文 曾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273655665) |

## What reviewers say

### V380

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v380/id989049956)

Monitor your home remotely with this intelligent cloud camera application. View live video, control camera direction, and receive motion detection alerts. Supports two-way audio and cloud storage for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Remote live video viewing, Remote PTZ control, Motion detection alerts, Two-way audio intercom, Cloud storage options, Digital zoom and presets

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trial Plan (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Trial Plan (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Trial Plan (Monthly) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7 days Cloud Storage (Monthly) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan (Monthly) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan (Monthly) | $5.99 | one-time |
| 30 day Cloud Storage (Monthly) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 7 days AI Storage (Monthly) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan (Quarterly) | $9.99 | one-time |
| AI Cloud Recording | $9.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan (Quarterly) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Professional (Monthly) | $15.99 | one-time |
| Basic Plan (Yearly) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Standard Plan (Yearly) | $45.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Innovative features
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🔒 Secure

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Connectivity issues
- 💸 Paywall for cloud storage
- 📚 Unclear instructions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after updates
- Unable to connect to camera remotely
- Recorded videos not playing back properly
- Motion detection not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add speaker volume adjustment
- Implement fast-forward/rewind for playback
- Allow disabling of night vision
- Improve alarm sensitivity settings


### Hopeway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeway/id1273655666)

Access live and recorded video streams from your home, shop, or office on your mobile device. Receive instant alarm notifications and communicate through full-duplex intercom. Manage access for authorized users.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Historical video playback, Alarm message push notifications, Authorization management, Full-duplex intercom

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📷 Clear video quality and image capture
- ⚙️ Easy setup process
- 🔔 Motion detection and alert notifications
- 💰 Affordable price point
- 🎯 Practical and useful for security monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🌐 WiFi connectivity issues and constant disconnections
- ⏱️ Slow video playback and high latency (15-20 seconds delay)
- 🔐 Security vulnerabilities and account hacking
- 💳 Forced cloud storage upselling and aggressive ads

**Reported bugs**

- No on/off switch despite documentation showing one
- Camera won't connect to WiFi network
- Unable to register device or receive registration codes
- App shows connected but live footage won't load
- Network error messages despite strong WiFi signal

**Requested features**

- Intercom/two-way audio button in app
- Timelapse and scheduled image capture feature
- Monitoring schedule by day/time
- Amazon Alexa and Google Home integration
- Ability to turn off camera light


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V380 free?

V380 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hopeway free?

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

### Which has better reviews, V380 or Hopeway?

Hopeway is rated higher. V380 averages 3.1 out of 5 from 994 ratings, while Hopeway averages 3.9 from 80 ratings.

### Do V380 or Hopeway have ads?

Both V380 and Hopeway show ads.

### Which is updated more often, V380 or Hopeway?

V380 ships an update every 2 months, and Hopeway every 10 days. Most recently, V380 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hopeway on October 26, 2026.

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