# WallPixel HD vs SimHome HD

The clearest difference is rating: WallPixel HD at 1.9 against SimHome HD's 1.0. WallPixel HD also leads on ratings volume (185 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). SimHome HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 27) and ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WallPixel HD sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. SimHome HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

WallPixel HD holds the better App Store score, 1.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WallPixel HD has 185 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WallPixel HD ships an update every 2 months, SimHome HD every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WallPixel HD | SimHome HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.9 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpixel-hd/id1091951132/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simhome-hd/id1526241276/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 7.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 558 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [明春 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091951131) | [Simshine Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441938913) |

## What reviewers say

### WallPixel HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpixel-hd/id1091951132)

Remotely monitor your home security cameras with live viewing, two-way audio, and video recording. Control PTZ cameras, activate a siren, and save/share footage from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Remote camera viewing, Two-way audio communication, Video and snapshot recording, PTZ camera control, Siren activation, Cloud storage option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| past 7-day event video 30-day | $1.99 | one-time |
| past 15-day event video 30-day | $3.99 | one-time |
| past 7-day full video 30-day | $4.99 | one-time |
| past 7-day event video 90-day | $5.99 | one-time |
| 7-day Motion Video \|31-day | $5.99 | one-time |
| past 30-day event video 30-day | $6.99 | one-time |
| AI Alerts\|1-Month | $6.99 | one-time |
| past 15-day full video 30-day | $6.99 | one-time |
| Past 7-day Full Video \|31-day | $8.99 | one-time |
| past 15-day event video 90-day | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3-day Motion Video \|92-day | $10.99 | one-time |
| past 30-day full video 30-day | $12.99 | one-time |
| past 7-day full video 90-day | $13.99 | one-time |
| past 7-day event video 180-day | $13.99 | one-time |
| past 30-day event video 90-day | $18.99 | one-time |
| past 15day event video 180-day | $18.99 | one-time |
| past 7-day full video 360-day | $19.99 | one-time |
| past 7-day event video 360-day | $26.99 | one-time |
| past 30day event video 180-day | $29.99 | one-time |
| past 15day event video 360-day | $36.99 | one-time |
| 3-day Motion Video \|366-day | $36.99 | one-time |
| past 30day event video 360-day | $54.99 | one-time |
| AI Alerts\|1-Year | $59.99 | one-time |
| 7-day Motion Video \|366-day | $59.99 | one-time |
| past 15-day full video 360-day | $79.99 | one-time |
| Past 7-day Full Video \|366-day | $94.99 | one-time |
| 30-day Motion Video \|366-day | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📹 Cameras function well and capture quality footage
- ⚡ System works great when properly configured
- 🎯 Motion detection clips load faster with recent updates
- 🔧 Hardware is reliable and durable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently and becomes unresponsive
- 📱 App won't connect to cameras or shows cameras offline
- ⏱️ Significant lag and delay in live feeds and notifications
- 🔌 Connectivity issues with WiFi and remote access
- 🎬 Video playback fails or only plays 10 seconds at a time

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes within seconds of launch
- Splash screen freezes preventing app access
- Cameras show offline despite being connected
- Login timeout and password errors
- Video playback fails or won't load

**Requested features**

- Ability to save custom motion detection areas
- Adjustable video playback speeds
- Continuous playback instead of 10-second clips
- Better password reset and security options
- Improved motion detection sensitivity controls


### SimHome HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simhome-hd/id1526241276)

Monitor your home remotely with real-time live streaming and two-way audio. Receive instant alerts for detected events with AI-powered analysis and secure, encrypted storage for your data.

**Highlights:** Real-time live streaming, Two-way audio communication, AI intelligent event detection, Responsive event alerts, Encrypted data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WallPixel HD free?

WallPixel HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SimHome HD free?

SimHome HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WallPixel HD or SimHome HD?

WallPixel HD is rated higher. WallPixel HD averages 1.9 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while SimHome HD averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WallPixel HD or SimHome HD have ads?

WallPixel HD shows ads; SimHome HD does not.

### Which is updated more often, WallPixel HD or SimHome HD?

WallPixel HD ships an update every 2 months, and SimHome HD every 11 months. Most recently, WallPixel HD was updated on October 26, 2026 and SimHome HD on October 6, 2026.

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