HomeSafe View vs SL Vision
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
SL Vision
Easily connect to your NVR to view live camera feeds, access recordings, and save clips or snapshots. Receive real-time alerts for motion, face, and object detection to enhance home or business security.
- Connect to ENFORCER NVR
- View live camera feeds
- Access recorded footage
- Save video clips/snapshots
- Motion detection alerts
- Face detection alerts
- Object detection alerts
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The SL Vision app provides you with a seamless and easy-to-use solution for all your video surveillance needs. With the SL Vision app and your ENFORCER® NVR, you can effortlessly connect to your NVR through the app, view live feeds from your cameras, access recorded footage, and save video clips or snapshots of what you have seen with just a few taps, all at your own convenience. The SL Vision app also provides you with advanced features such as motion detection, face detection, and object detection, allowing you to receive real-time alerts when unusual activity is detected. Whether you're looking to secure your home or business, the ENFORCER® NVR / NVR kit and the SL Vision app are the perfect solution. Experience the convenience and security of managing your NVR from your smartphone or tablet. Note: The SL Vision app is designed to work only with ENFORCER® NVRs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SL Vision at 5.0 against HomeSafe View's 2.6. HomeSafe View's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SL Vision holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeSafe View has 1.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | HomeSafe View | SL Vision |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (1.1K ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swann Communications Pty Ltd | SECO-LARM U.S.A., Inc |
Customer experience
HomeSafe View
SL Vision
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
SL Vision
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HomeSafe View
No in-app purchases
SL Vision
No in-app purchases
