# Homeguardlink vs HaloCam Auto

The clearest difference is rating: HaloCam Auto at 3.3 against Homeguardlink's 2.0. HaloCam Auto also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). Homeguardlink's advantage is review sentiment (19% vs 4%). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Homeguardlink sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. HaloCam Auto asks for nothing beyond the download.

HaloCam Auto holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of Homeguardlink's written reviews are positive against 4% of HaloCam Auto's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Homeguardlink ships an update every 8 months, HaloCam Auto every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Homeguardlink | HaloCam Auto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeguardlink/id1170317740/reviews) | **[3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halocam-auto/id1194928137/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **19.0% of reviews** | 4.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 565 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Intelligent Security&Surveillance Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128687938) | [Shenzhen YueTu Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028800611) |

## What reviewers say

### Homeguardlink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeguardlink/id1170317740)

View live feeds from multiple security cameras on your iPhone or iPad. Features advanced AI human detection, remote camera control, and the ability to capture and save video or still images directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Multi-channel camera viewing (up to 10), AI human detection, Capture live video, Capture still images, Remote PTZ camera control, P2P and QR code scanning, Remote playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7天存储\|连续包月\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $1.99 | per month |
| 7天存储\|连续包月\|全天录像\|1通道 | $2.99 | per month |
| ENTRY·Month | $5.59 | per month |
| 7天存储\|连续包年\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $19.99 | per year |
| 7天存储\|连续包年\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $19.99 | per year |
| 7天存储\|连续包年\|全天录像\|1通道 | $34.99 | per year |
| ENTRY·Year | $55.90 | per year |
| ENTRY·Year | $55.90 | per year |
| 7天存储\|31天服务\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7天存储\|31天服务\|全天录像\|1通道 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7天存储\|366天服务\|移动侦测录像\|1通道 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 7天存储\|366天服务\|全天录像\|1通道 | $39.99 | one-time |


### HaloCam Auto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halocam-auto/id1194928137)

This car recorder app allows drivers to preview live video, download recordings, and adjust DVR settings. It also offers advanced features like collision warnings, lane departure alerts, HUD, and driving habit analysis.

**Highlights:** Live video preview, Download video and pictures, ADAS (Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning), HUD display, Vehicle condition detection, Speed measurement, Driving path and habits analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Homeguardlink free?

Homeguardlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HaloCam Auto free?

HaloCam Auto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Homeguardlink or HaloCam Auto?

HaloCam Auto is rated higher. Homeguardlink averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while HaloCam Auto averages 3.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do Homeguardlink or HaloCam Auto have ads?

Homeguardlink shows ads; HaloCam Auto does not.

### Which is updated more often, Homeguardlink or HaloCam Auto?

Homeguardlink ships an update every 8 months, and HaloCam Auto every 3 months. Most recently, Homeguardlink was updated on October 10, 2026 and HaloCam Auto on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*