Comparison

HomeSafe View vs EEA

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

EEA

This tool streamlines attendance tracking by using QR code scanning to replace manual methods. It securely stores records on your device until a connection is available for a single-step upload, ensuring data accuracy and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning for attendance
  • Offline record storage
  • One-step server upload
  • Automatic data verification
  • Daily upload reminders
  • Guided tour and help section
Features
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Event Encoding is the attendance recording tool for authorized encoders. It replaces manual attendance sheets with QR scanning, keeps every record safely on your device until you have a connection, and uploads to the server in one step. IMPORTANT: This app requires a registered device and credentials issued by your coordinator. It cannot be used without them. SCAN TO RECORD ATTENDANCE The scanner detects the code type automatically and starts the right session for you. UPLOAD WHEN YOU'RE READY The upload screen lists everything still pending. Filter by status or search by ID to find a specific record. Upload in a single action and watch each row confirm as it completes. Duplicate records are detected and reported rather than silently sent twice. WORKS WITHOUT A CONNECTION Records are written to your device the moment you scan them. A weak signal or no signal at all doesn't stop you from encoding. Each record is clearly marked Pending until it reaches the server, then Uploaded, so you always know what's still outstanding. BUILT FOR FIELD USE • Daily reminders when records are waiting to be uploaded • Recent activity and summary views at a glance • Connection quality indicator so you know before you upload • Automatic date and time verification to keep records accurate • Clear error codes with plain-language explanations LEARN AS YOU GO A guided tour walks you through registration, scanning, and uploading using practice data — nothing you do in the tour touches real records or the server. A searchable help section answers common questions about code types, session rules, statuses, and error messages. DEVICE REGISTRATION Your registration type determines which sessions your device can run, so you only see what applies to your assignment.

Screenshots

HomeSafe View4 screens
EEA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EEA at 5.0 against HomeSafe View's 2.6. EEA also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). HomeSafe View's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EEA 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HomeSafe View ships an update every 6 months, EEA every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HomeSafe View versus EEA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeSafe ViewEEA
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwann Communications Pty LtdUXI INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Customer experience

HomeSafe View

All ratings1,063 ratings
Positive35.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative56.8%
Written reviews591 reviews
Positive11.3%
Neutral10.8%
Negative77.8%

EEA

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

EEA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HomeSafe View

No in-app purchases

None

EEA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomeSafe View free?
HomeSafe View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EEA free?
EEA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HomeSafe View or EEA?
EEA is rated higher. HomeSafe View averages 2.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while EEA averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HomeSafe View or EEA have ads?
Neither HomeSafe View nor EEA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HomeSafe View or EEA?
HomeSafe View ships an update every 6 months, and EEA every 4 days. Most recently, HomeSafe View was updated on November 5, 2026 and EEA on October 31, 2026.

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