HomeSafe View vs Infinitum Arc
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
Infinitum Arc
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Infinitum Arc is a comprehensive digital card-sharing and contact management system. Digital Cards are self-contained offline files. Contacts can have up to 20 images with up to 10 images per digital card. Contact Sync & Mass Contact Exchange System Contacts can belong to multiple groups. Contacts can be pinned to Favorites via long-press on the contact tile. Stay-in-Touch & Special Day Reminders Contact Backup & Restore QR Code Sharing Address Book Import And Export 30 color themes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: HomeSafe View at none against Infinitum Arc's shown. HomeSafe View also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Infinitum Arc's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months). 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.
HomeSafe View ships an update every 6 months, Infinitum Arc every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeSafe View | Infinitum Arc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swann Communications Pty Ltd | William Wilborn |
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
Infinitum Arc
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HomeSafe View
No in-app purchases
Infinitum Arc
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HomeSafe View free?
Is Infinitum Arc free?
Do HomeSafe View or Infinitum Arc have ads?
Which is updated more often, HomeSafe View or Infinitum Arc?
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