# Cloud IPC vs Homeguardlink

The clearest difference is rating: Cloud IPC at 4.7 against Homeguardlink's 2.0. Cloud IPC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Homeguardlink sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Cloud IPC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cloud IPC holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Cloud IPC's written reviews are positive against 19% of Homeguardlink's.

Cloud IPC ships an update every 2 months, Homeguardlink every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud IPC | Homeguardlink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-ipc/id1093013059/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeguardlink/id1170317740/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 214 MB | 565 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文辉 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/957660474) | [Intelligent Security&Surveillance Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128687938) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloud IPC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-ipc/id1093013059)

Easily add and configure your IP cameras in minutes. Access live video feeds and review recorded footage from anywhere, anytime. The app features a redesigned interface for an improved user experience.

**Highlights:** Add IP cameras, Configure camera settings, View live video streams, Access recorded footage, Redesigned user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Homeguardlink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeguardlink/id1170317740)

View live feeds from multiple security cameras on your iPhone or iPad. Features advanced AI human detection, remote camera control, and the ability to capture and save video or still images directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Multi-channel camera viewing (up to 10), AI human detection, Capture live video, Capture still images, Remote PTZ camera control, P2P and QR code scanning, Remote playback

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7天存储\|连续包月\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $1.99 | per month |
| 7天存储\|连续包月\|全天录像\|1通道 | $2.99 | per month |
| ENTRY·Month | $5.59 | per month |
| 7天存储\|连续包年\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $19.99 | per year |
| 7天存储\|连续包年\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $19.99 | per year |
| 7天存储\|连续包年\|全天录像\|1通道 | $34.99 | per year |
| ENTRY·Year | $55.90 | per year |
| ENTRY·Year | $55.90 | per year |
| 7天存储\|31天服务\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7天存储\|31天服务\|全天录像\|1通道 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7天存储\|366天服务\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 7天存储\|366天服务\|全天录像\|1通道 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloud IPC free?

Cloud IPC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Homeguardlink free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cloud IPC or Homeguardlink?

Cloud IPC is rated higher. Cloud IPC averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Homeguardlink averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Cloud IPC or Homeguardlink have ads?

Both Cloud IPC and Homeguardlink show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cloud IPC or Homeguardlink?

Cloud IPC ships an update every 2 months, and Homeguardlink every 8 months. Most recently, Cloud IPC was updated on October 10, 2026 and Homeguardlink on October 10, 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.*