HomeSafe View vs NVDP
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
NVDP
Monitor your home remotely with this app, connecting to your WiFi-enabled video doorbell or surveillance camera. See, hear, and speak to visitors instantly on your iPhone or iPad, and review recorded footage.
- Remote home monitoring
- Two-way audio communication
- Instant call/alarm notifications
- View video history
- HD video streaming
- Wire-free operation
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Connected to video doorbell or surveillance camera through WiFi, NVDP lets you watch your home on iPhone or iPad easily. By connecting NVDP to your Wi-Fi network, you can receive the instant call or alarm when the doorbell is pressed. When you answer the call or view the alarm on iPhone or iPad, you can see, hear and talk with the visitor. The video doorbell or surveillance camera cam transmit the dynamic HD video and two-way audio to your iPhone or iPad directly. You can also view video history with SD card video playback function. No matter where you are, NVDP lets you watch your home easily. With NVDP, you are always Home. Features: 100% Wire-free for working. 180°wide view. IP65 Waterproof. 6 months long working time. Two-way full-duplex communication. 720P HD video, low bandwidth cost. Seconds fast response even at sleep mode.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HomeSafe View at 2.6 against NVDP's 1.0. HomeSafe View also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 2) and review sentiment (11% vs 0%). NVDP's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HomeSafe View holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeSafe View has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of HomeSafe View's written reviews are positive against 0% of NVDP's.
HomeSafe View ships an update every 6 months, NVDP every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeSafe View | NVDP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (1.1K ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 11.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swann Communications Pty Ltd | Shanghai RL Cloud Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
HomeSafe View
NVDP
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
NVDP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HomeSafe View
No in-app purchases
NVDP
No in-app purchases
