# Cams for Dropcam vs Home Security Camera App

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cams for Dropcam | Home Security Camera App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cams-for-dropcam/id1012562317/reviews) | **[4.4 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-app/id1540687753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **26.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appmosys](https://appshunter.io/developer/331687329) | [SpeedBoot Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665797241) |

## What reviewers say

### Cams for Dropcam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cams-for-dropcam/id1012562317)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Home Security Camera App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-app/id1540687753)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription time - week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription time-month | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP member | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Member | $19.99 | per year |
| Subscription time-quarterly | $26.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP Member | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP member | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $39.99 | per year |
| Subscription time-year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Security camera monitoring
- 👍 Useful for detecting hidden cameras
- 🚀 Efficient scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to access full features
- 🐛 Unreliable detection of cameras
- 👎 Deceptive billing practices
- 💸 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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