# My Homeview vs HomeSafe View

The clearest difference is rating: My Homeview at 3.0 against HomeSafe View's 2.6. My Homeview also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 11.0). HomeSafe View's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

My Homeview holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeSafe View has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

My Homeview ships an update every 7 months, HomeSafe View every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Homeview | HomeSafe View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-homeview/id1022203520/reviews)** | [2.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homesafe-view/id1155986321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 10 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RDI Technology (Shenzhen) Co Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/884063254) | [Swann Communications Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/416404343) |

## What reviewers say

### My Homeview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-homeview/id1022203520)

Remotely view and control your IP cameras from your iPhone or iPad. Features real-time video and audio, motion detection with push notifications, and two-way audio communication. Offers remote PTZ control and lighting adjustments for compatible cameras.

**Highlights:** Real-time video and audio monitoring, Remote PTZ control, Motion detection with push notifications, Two-way audio, Remote lighting control, Remote playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HomeSafe View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homesafe-view/id1155986321)

Monitor your Swann CCTV system live from your iPhone or iPad. View up to 16 cameras simultaneously, play back recordings, and control PTZ cameras remotely. Capture video and still images directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Multi-channel live viewing (up to 16 cameras), Playback stored DVR recordings, Change DVR/NVR settings, Capture live video, Capture still images, Remote PTZ camera control

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast live view
- 👍 Easy setup
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 💡 Helpful technical support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Laggy and slow app performance
- 🐛 Playback issues and missing features
- 👎 Unintuitive and outdated user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inability to delete recorded videos
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support
- Improve video playback controls
- Allow remote camera settings adjustments
- Integrate with smart home platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Homeview free?

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

### Is HomeSafe View free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Homeview or HomeSafe View?

My Homeview is rated higher. My Homeview averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HomeSafe View averages 2.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do My Homeview or HomeSafe View have ads?

Neither My Homeview nor HomeSafe View shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Homeview or HomeSafe View?

My Homeview ships an update every 7 months, and HomeSafe View every 6 months. Most recently, My Homeview was updated on October 7, 2026 and HomeSafe View on October 24, 2026.

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