# SmartCam Pro vs Home Security Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera at 4.6 against SmartCam Pro's 2.2. Home Security Camera also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 18). SmartCam Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home Security Camera sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. SmartCam Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera has 3.3K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SmartCam Pro's written reviews are positive against 33% of Home Security Camera's.

SmartCam Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartCam Pro | Home Security Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartcam-pro/id1031487512/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **32.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [洪波 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/670319795) | [Tapnetic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615821765) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartCam Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartcam-pro/id1031487512)

Access your smartphone camera remotely from any location to view live feeds. Stay connected with family, monitor your home, or check on your office.

**Highlights:** Remote camera access, Live video streaming, View from any location, Family monitoring, Office surveillance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Home Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377)

Transform your old smartphones and tablets into a powerful home security and pet monitoring system. Easily link devices for live streaming, motion detection, and instant alerts, ensuring your home and loved ones are always protected.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Motion and sound detection, Human detection alerts, Multi-device linking, Cloud storage for recordings, Quick QR code setup

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly sub－Cloud Baby Monitor | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Cloud Camera – Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly sub - Nanny Cam | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly sub - Home Pet Monitor | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Security Camera | $35.99 | per year |
| Super premium | $39.99 | per month |
| Visory yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Monthly super premium subscription | $49.99 | per month |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $69.99 | per year |
| Visory yearly subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient motion detection
- 👍 Simple and functional layout
- 🔒 Secure camera monitoring
- 💡 Useful for home security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Difficult setup process
- 💸 Misleading subscription model
- 🚫 Incompatible with some camera models

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to cameras
- Subscription issues and failed refunds
- Inconsistent app performance

**Requested features**

- Zoom control for camera
- Improved customer support
- Easier integration with multiple devices
- Offline/local storage option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartCam Pro free?

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

### Is Home Security Camera free?

Home Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SmartCam Pro or Home Security Camera?

Home Security Camera is rated higher. SmartCam Pro averages 2.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Home Security Camera averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do SmartCam Pro or Home Security Camera have ads?

Neither SmartCam Pro nor Home Security Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartCam Pro or Home Security Camera?

SmartCam Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, SmartCam Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Home Security Camera on November 7, 2026.

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