WallPixel HD vs Anona Security
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WallPixel HD
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.
- Remote camera viewing
- Two-way audio communication
- Video and snapshot recording
- PTZ camera control
- Siren activation
- Cloud storage option
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With WallPixel App, you can view, replay and manage your home security cameras from anywhere anytime. - Easy View & Replay It takes only a few simple steps to setup your security cameras with WallPixel App. Then you can view your cameras in your palm, from anywhere anytime. - Hear and Talk With WallPixel App, you can hear while viewing, and talk through your camera's speaker when necessary. - Save and Share Videos While viewing, or replaying, you can easily tap a button to save snapshot photos or videos to your mobiles; and then share the photos & videos. - PTZ Control The WallPixel App also lets you control your PTZ cameras to view where you want. - Trigger & Stop a Siren to Secure Your World With on-screen siren alarm switch, you can tap a button to trigger a camera siren, to deter any intruder away and stop the crime before it happens. - Cloud Storage Cloud storage for your cameras are optional. A free trial lets you know how it works. No monthly fee will be charged without your permission.
Anona Security
Control your smart home security devices, including locks and cameras, from anywhere. Record video 24/7, grant keyless entry, and receive real-time alerts. Share access with family and friends for enhanced peace of mind.
- Remote camera access
- 24/7 video recording
- Keyless entry via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
- Real-time home monitoring
- Share device access
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Anona Security APP is a smart home security application that allows you to easily add Anona smart locks, cameras, and other devices to the app for intelligent control. With Anona, you can enjoy a new level of smart security for your home. The application offers the following features: 1. Access your cameras anytime, anywhere. 2. Record 24/7 video to monitor and protect what matters most in your home at all times. 3. Gain keyless entry to your home using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity. 4. Stay informed about what happens at home, day or night. 5. Invite family and friends to share access to your devices. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://anonasecurity.com/pages/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Anona Security at 3.6 against WallPixel HD's 1.9. Anona Security also leads on review sentiment (21% vs 7%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). WallPixel HD's advantage is ratings volume (172 vs 30) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. WallPixel HD sells 27 one-off in-app purchases and Anona Security sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Anona Security holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WallPixel HD has 172 ratings behind it against 30, 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 21% of Anona Security's.
WallPixel HD ships an update every 2 months, Anona Security every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WallPixel HD | Anona Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (172 ratings) | 3.6 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.3% of reviews | 21.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 172 — better | 30 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 558 MB | 212 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 明春 黄 | Anona Security Technology Limited |
Customer experience
WallPixel HD
Anona Security
Bugs and requests
WallPixel HD
Reported bugs
20 issues- 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
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- Motion alerts not triggering or severely delayed
- Settings crash when accessed
- App closes when clicking motion alerts
- WiFi connection drops frequently
- Remote viewing not working outside home network
- Video saving to device not functioning
- Playback link from notifications won't play video
- Recent updates breaking previously working features
- App freezing during configuration
- HDD not detected by app
- Motion detection area settings not saving
- Flood light controls disappearing
- PTZ controls not functioning after update
- Alarm settings turning off permanently
- App unable to detect devices without complete system
Requested features
12 requests- 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
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- Motion indicator lines in different color for visibility
- Flood light control functionality
- PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) controls that work properly
- Alarm execution at camera level
- Better video masking capabilities
- Alexa integration as advertised
- Direct phone support for customer service
Anona Security
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WallPixel HD
- past 7-day event video 30-day$1.99
- past 15-day event video 30-day$3.99
- past 7-day full video 30-day$4.99
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- past 7-day event video 90-day$5.99
- 7-day Motion Video |31-day$5.99
- past 30-day event video 30-day$6.99
- AI Alerts|1-Month$6.99
- past 15-day full video 30-day$6.99
- Past 7-day Full Video |31-day$8.99
- past 15-day event video 90-day$9.99
- 3-day Motion Video |92-day$10.99
- past 30-day full video 30-day$12.99
- past 7-day full video 90-day$13.99
- past 7-day event video 180-day$13.99
- past 30-day event video 90-day$18.99
- past 15day event video 180-day$18.99
- past 7-day full video 360-day$19.99
- past 7-day event video 360-day$26.99
- past 30day event video 180-day$29.99
- past 15day event video 360-day$36.99
- 3-day Motion Video |366-day$36.99
- past 30day event video 360-day$54.99
- AI Alerts|1-Year$59.99
- 7-day Motion Video |366-day$59.99
- past 15-day full video 360-day$79.99
- Past 7-day Full Video |366-day$94.99
- 30-day Motion Video |366-day$199.99
Anona Security
- Anona Basic Monthly$2.991 Month
- Anona Plus Monthly$9.991 Month
- Anona Basic Annual$19.991 Year
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- Anona Plus Annual$99.001 Year
