# WallPixel HD vs Ghost Controls

The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Controls at 2.9 against WallPixel HD's 1.9. Ghost Controls also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 27) and ads (none vs shown). WallPixel HD's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (172 vs 26). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Ghost Controls holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WallPixel HD has 172 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of WallPixel HD's written reviews are positive against 33% of Ghost Controls's.

WallPixel HD ships an update every 2 months, Ghost Controls every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WallPixel HD | Ghost Controls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallpixel-hd/id1091951132/reviews) | **[2.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-controls/id6448189177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **172** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 7.3% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 558 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [明春 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091951131) | [Assemblabs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456463153) |

## 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


### Ghost Controls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-controls/id6448189177)

Control your automatic gate opener remotely. Open, close, check status, and receive alerts. Schedule gate activity and grant access to others. Requires a compatible control board and the AXMC-R module.

**Highlights:** Remote gate open/close, Gate status monitoring, Open/close alerts, Customizable schedules, Grant remote access, Diagnostic data sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WallPixel HD free?

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

### Is Ghost Controls free?

Ghost Controls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WallPixel HD or Ghost Controls?

Ghost Controls is rated higher. WallPixel HD averages 1.9 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Ghost Controls averages 2.9 from 26 ratings.

### Do WallPixel HD or Ghost Controls have ads?

WallPixel HD shows ads; Ghost Controls does not.

### Which is updated more often, WallPixel HD or Ghost Controls?

WallPixel HD ships an update every 2 months, and Ghost Controls every 8 months. Most recently, WallPixel HD was updated on August 29, 2026 and Ghost Controls on September 22, 2026.

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