HomeSafe View vs CamHipro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HomeSafe View
Monitor your Swann CCTV system live from your iPhone or iPad. View up to 16 cameras simultaneously, play back recordings, and control PTZ cameras remotely. Capture video and still images directly to your device.
- Multi-channel live viewing (up to 16 cameras)
- Playback stored DVR recordings
- Change DVR/NVR settings
- Capture live video
- Capture still images
- Remote PTZ camera control
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HomeSafe View: Live Swann CCTV viewing on your iPhone and iPad HomeSafe View supports the following features: Multi-channel viewing with up to 16 cameras on screen at the same time (16ch view works best on iPads) Play back stored recordings from your DVR on your handset or tablet (requires high upload speed internet) Change settings on your DVR or NVR in app Capture video from your camera live view to your iPhone to play back later Capture single and multi still images and save these to your iPhone's picture library Control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras remotely Note: Current model handsets and iPads are recommended for high resolution playback and live viewing more than 8 cameras at once. Note: This app uses a data stream that will connect to your Swann DVR via 4G/5G or WiFi. When using 4G/5G, the video from your DVR will likely be considered "downloads" by your phone service provider and will contribute to any download limit your phone data plan may have. If you exceed any plan limits you may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan. For assistance with this app, contact Swann Tech Support – tech@swann.com
CamHipro
Manage your IP cameras with this software. View live feeds, review recorded footage, and access various camera management features. Designed for easy control of your surveillance system.
- Manage IP cameras
- Watch real-time video
- Playback recorded video
- Easy camera control
- Good security features
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CamHipro is a IP Camera software that manages your IP Camera, watch real-time video, play back video, and more. ===EULA=== [标准Apple使用条款(EULA)]:(https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HomeSafe View at none against CamHipro's 21. HomeSafe View also leads on rating (2.6 vs 2.4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). CamHipro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (23% vs 11%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. CamHipro sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. HomeSafe View asks for nothing beyond the download.
HomeSafe View holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 396 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of HomeSafe View's written reviews are positive against 23% of CamHipro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
HomeSafe View ships an update every 6 months, CamHipro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeSafe View | CamHipro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (1.1K ratings) — better | 2.4 (396 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 11.3% of reviews | 22.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 396 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swann Communications Pty Ltd | 琦 赵 |
Customer experience
HomeSafe View
CamHipro
User reviews
HomeSafe View
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast live view
- 👍 Easy setup
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 💡 Helpful technical support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Laggy and slow app performance
- 🐛 Playback issues and missing features
- 👎 Unintuitive and outdated user interface
CamHipro
From 396 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Good security features
- 👍 Decent camera quality
- 🚀 Simple setup
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
- 🐛 Playback issues
- 🐛 Deletes cameras after updates
Bugs and requests
HomeSafe View
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inability to delete recorded videos
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add landscape mode support
- Improve video playback controls
- Allow remote camera settings adjustments
- Integrate with smart home platforms
CamHipro
Reported bugs
4 issues- Compatibility issues with iOS 16
- Time/date resets unexpectedly
- Notifications not working
- Cameras disappearing from app
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to change password
- Faster video playback
- More customization options
- Support for more camera brands
- Alexa integration
In-app purchases
HomeSafe View
No in-app purchases
CamHipro
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