# SmartCam Pro vs Home V

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Home V at 51% against SmartCam Pro's 0%. Home V also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (368 vs 18). SmartCam Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home V sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SmartCam Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home V holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home V has 368 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 51% of Home V's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartCam Pro | Home V |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartcam-pro/id1031487512/reviews) | **[4.2 (368 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-v-smart-camera/id1615335570/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **368** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 31 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [洪波 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/670319795) | [Puwell Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615335572) |

## 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 V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-v-smart-camera/id1615335570)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Monitor your home and family with an interactive security system. Stream live video, communicate via two-way audio, and receive instant motion alerts. Features include colorful night vision and Alexa integration for 24/7 awareness.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Two-way communication, Recorded video playback, Instant motion alerts, Colorful night vision, Alexa integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-Day video History(1 Camera) | $1.99 | per month |
| 7-Day video History(1 Camera) | $1.99 | per month |
| Home Plan(1 Camera) | $1.99 | per month |
| 30-Day video History(1 Camera) | $2.99 | per month |
| 7-Day video History(3 Camera) | $3.99 | per month |
| Home Plan(2 Camera) | $3.99 | per month |
| 7-Day video History(4 Camera) | $4.99 | per month |
| Professional Plan (1 Camera) | $4.99 | per month |
| 7-Day video History(5 Camera) | $5.99 | per month |
| 30-Day video History(3 Camera) | $5.99 | per month |
| Home Plan(3 Camera) | $5.99 | per month |
| 7-Day video History(6 Camera) | $6.99 | per month |
| Home Plan(4 Camera) | $6.99 | per month |
| Professional Plan (2 Camera) | $6.99 | per month |
| 30-Day video History(4 Camera) | $7.99 | per month |
| 30-Day video History(5 Camera) | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Good security features
- 👍 Clear video quality
- 💡 Convenient battery life
- 🤩 Excellent value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drains quickly
- 🤔 Unreliable motion detection
- 😡 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🤯 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras frequently go offline
- App fails to load video footage
- Recordings not saving to cloud as expected
- Firmware updates causing compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Improve cloud storage and video playback
- Add multi-user support and shared access
- Enhance motion detection and notification system
- Provide better app stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartCam Pro free?

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

### Is Home V free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartCam Pro or Home V?

Home V is rated higher. SmartCam Pro averages 2.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Home V averages 4.2 from 368 ratings.

### Do SmartCam Pro or Home V have ads?

Neither SmartCam Pro nor Home V shows ads.

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

SmartCam Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Home V every 3 weeks. Most recently, SmartCam Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Home V on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*