# Guarding Vision vs HomeConnect

The clearest difference is rating: Guarding Vision at 4.7 against HomeConnect's 1.9. Guarding Vision also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 80) and review sentiment (31% vs 7%). HomeConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Guarding Vision holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guarding Vision has 22K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Guarding Vision's written reviews are positive against 7% of HomeConnect's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Guarding Vision | HomeConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guarding-vision/id1101697283/reviews)** | [1.9 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeconnect/id1251300500/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | **30.8% of reviews** | 6.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 523 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [明军 顾](https://appshunter.io/developer/452200960) | [Danale Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021888065) |

## What reviewers say

### Guarding Vision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guarding-vision/id1101697283)

Access live video feeds from your DVRs, NVRs, and IP cameras remotely. View real-time footage, playback recorded events, and receive instant notifications for motion detection alarms. Connect globally with ease by creating an account and adding your devices.

**Highlights:** Real-time monitoring, Video playback, Motion detection alarm notification, Remote camera access, Global connectivity

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Secure system
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📽️ Good video quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Playback issues (no fast forward/rewind)
- 🔌 Connectivity problems (offline/unstable)
- 🔔 Unreliable notifications
- 🔍 Difficult to find recorded footage

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Connectivity issues (offline/unstable)
- Playback not working properly
- Notifications not working as expected
- Time/date display issues

**Requested features**

- Add fast forward/rewind for playback
- Improve notification reliability
- Enhance search/timeline features for recorded footage
- Add more customization options
- Improve compatibility with newer devices


### HomeConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeconnect/id1251300500)

Control your Southern Telecom smart home devices remotely from your smartphone. Monitor your home's security, manage appliances, and stay connected to your living space from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Home security monitoring, Appliance management, Real-time notifications, Smart home integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive app interface
- 📸 Clear picture quality
- 💡 Broad device compatibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Does not connect to Bosch appliances
- ❌ Fake/Scam application
- ❌ ID does not exist
- ❌ QR code scanning fails
- ❌ Manual ID input fails

**Reported bugs**

- App does not see dishwasher
- QR scan and ID input do not help
- App has not received updates in years
- App has trouble keeping up with iOS updates
- Cannot reload several cameras

**Requested features**

- Fix app for Bosch appliances
- Provide correct Home Connect app for Russia
- Allow multiple users signed in simultaneously
- Improve cloud storage functionality
- Fix full screen glitch on iOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Guarding Vision free?

Guarding Vision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HomeConnect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Guarding Vision or HomeConnect?

Guarding Vision is rated higher. Guarding Vision averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while HomeConnect averages 1.9 from 80 ratings.

### Do Guarding Vision or HomeConnect have ads?

Neither Guarding Vision nor HomeConnect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Guarding Vision or HomeConnect?

Guarding Vision ships an update monthly, and HomeConnect monthly. Most recently, Guarding Vision was updated on October 22, 2026 and HomeConnect on October 21, 2026.

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