HomeSafe View vs CCTV Super Password
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
CCTV Super Password
This utility app helps users reset forgotten passwords for various DVR and NVR security camera systems. It supports a wide range of popular brands, offering a quick solution for regaining access to surveillance footage.
- DVR/NVR password reset
- Supports Dahua, Hikvision, Reolink
- Supports multiple brands
- Quick access solution
- Utility tool
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Super Password: reset DVR/NVR password if you don't remember Support: - DAHUA - HIKVISION - KBVISION - RaySharp - Xiongmai - P6S - Streamax - Reolink - NVSIP - unknow 01 (Hisilicon) - AEVISION - unknow 03 (Hisilicon) - Qmeye - ViewEasyV2 - NEYE - SDP - Zosi DVR ...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CCTV Super Password at 78% against HomeSafe View's 11%. CCTV Super Password also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months). HomeSafe View's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 15). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CCTV Super Password holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeSafe View has 1.1K ratings behind it against 15, 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 78% of CCTV Super Password's.
HomeSafe View ships an update every 6 months, CCTV Super Password every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeSafe View | CCTV Super Password |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (1.1K ratings) | 3.7 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.3% of reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swann Communications Pty Ltd | Bruce Nguyen |
Customer experience
HomeSafe View
CCTV Super Password
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
CCTV Super Password
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HomeSafe View
No in-app purchases
CCTV Super Password
No in-app purchases
Questions
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