Comparison

Cams for Dropcam vs Home Security Camera App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cams for Dropcam

View your Dropcam feeds directly from your Apple Watch. Control your cameras, check their status, and see the last update time. Camera feeds refresh approximately every five seconds.

Highlights
  • View Dropcam feeds on Apple Watch
  • Choose camera for Glance
  • Turn cameras On/Off
  • See last camera update time
  • View camera status
Features
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Cams for Dropcam is the best way to view your Dropcams from your Apple Watch! Features: * Choose which camera is shown in the Glance * Turn your cameras On and Off * See the last time your cameras updated * View the status of your cameras Camera feeds are updated with the latest image approximately once every five seconds. This refresh rate may vary depending on your networking connection and the status of the camera. Note: Cams is not endorsed by or affiliated with Dropcam in any way.

About

Home Security Camera App

Monitor your home security cameras and scan for nearby Bluetooth devices. Get real-time HD video playback and detailed information about connected devices on your local network. Includes privacy guidance and support.

Highlights
  • Real-time HD video playback
  • Connect to various camera brands
  • Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices
  • Check Bluetooth signal strength
  • Device information lookup
  • Privacy protection guidance
Features
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Home Security Camera App provides a robust and user-friendly platform for monitoring, connecting, and managing your home security cameras, ensuring your home is always safe and secure. The camera connection feature intelligently scans and connects to local network cameras, enabling real-time playback of high-definition video. By connecting to trusted camera devices, you can monitor areas of concern in real-time, ensuring the safety of your living or working space. Currently supports a variety of camera brands, including Blink, Arlo, Wyze, Lorex, Eufy, Nest, Ring, etc. The Bluetooth device scanning feature allows you to search for nearby Bluetooth devices and check their signal strength and approximate distance on the details page. Use this app to find nearby Bluetooth headphones, Bluetooth mice and keyboards, and any device emitting a Bluetooth signal. We offer information and guidance on privacy protection, helping you understand how to safeguard your privacy in the digital age. Our app works by scanning the connected devices on your local network, obtaining their unique MAC addresses, and comparing them with a cloud-based database to provide details such as device names, types, and manufacturers. If you encounter any issues or have questions during usage, check the "Help" section. If the problem persists, feel free to contact us via the "Settings" - "Contact Us" option within the app. Our team is dedicated to providing assistance and support. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Privacy: https://www.ultraspeedapp.com/pp/detection Terms: https://www.ultraspeedapp.com/tou/detection

Screenshots

Cams for Dropcam2 screens
Home Security Camera App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Home Security Camera App at Free against Cams for Dropcam's $2.99. Home Security Camera App also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 18). Cams for Dropcam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Home Security Camera App is free to download; Cams for Dropcam costs $2.99 up front. Home Security Camera App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Cams for Dropcam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Home Security Camera App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera App has 5.1K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Cams for Dropcam's written reviews are positive against 26% of Home Security Camera App's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cams for Dropcam versus Home Security Camera App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCams for DropcamHome Security Camera App
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating2.3 (18 ratings)4.4 (5.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews26.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings185.1K — better
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppmosysSpeedBoot Inc.

Customer experience

Cams for Dropcam

All ratings17 ratings
Positive35.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative64.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Home Security Camera App

All ratings5,066 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews551 reviews
Positive26.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative71.7%

Bugs and requests

Cams for Dropcam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Home Security Camera App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes during scans
  • Inconsistent detection of cameras
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to view camera details without subscription
  • Clearer communication about subscription requirements
  • Refund options for unsatisfied users

In-app purchases

None

Cams for Dropcam

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Home Security Camera App

Subscriptions9
  • Subscription time - week$5.997 Days
  • Subscription time-month$9.991 Month
  • VIP member$9.997 Days
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  • VIP Member$19.991 Year
  • Subscription time-quarterly$26.993 Months
  • VIP Member$29.991 Year
  • VIP member$39.991 Year
  • VIP Member3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Subscription time-year$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Cams for Dropcam free?
Cams for Dropcam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Home Security Camera App free?
Home Security Camera App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cams for Dropcam or Home Security Camera App?
Home Security Camera App is rated higher. Cams for Dropcam averages 2.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Home Security Camera App averages 4.4 from 5.1K ratings.
Do Cams for Dropcam or Home Security Camera App have ads?
Neither Cams for Dropcam nor Home Security Camera App shows ads.

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