Comparison

HomeSafe View vs GS One

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

GS One

Features
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GS One Manage your station and vehicle fleet

Screenshots

HomeSafe View4 screens
GS One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HomeSafe View at 11.0 against GS One's 14.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomeSafe View ships an update every 6 months, GS One every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HomeSafe View versus GS One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeSafe ViewGS One
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB17 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSwann Communications Pty Ltdpegasus sa de cv

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

GS One

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HomeSafe View

No in-app purchases

None

GS One

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomeSafe View free?
HomeSafe View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GS One free?
GS One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HomeSafe View or GS One have ads?
Neither HomeSafe View nor GS One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomeSafe View or GS One?
HomeSafe View ships an update every 6 months, and GS One every 4 months. Most recently, HomeSafe View was updated on October 24, 2026 and GS One on October 8, 2026.

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