HomeEye vs AC18
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HomeEye
Manage your HomeEye devices locally or remotely. Access cloud storage for photos, record video 24/7, and view live feeds from your doorstep anytime. Easily configure new devices with one-key setup.
- Cloud photo storage
- One-key device configuration
- 24-hour continuous video recording
- Live door scene viewing
- On-demand photo and video capture
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Used for local or remote management of HomeEye products The main function: 1. Support cloud storage of photos; 2. Support one-key configuration, which is very easy for users to use the configuration for the first time (you can configure nearby devices in configuration mode to connect to the router at the same time); 3. Support 24-hour uninterrupted video recording on the TF card on the device side; 4. Watch the scene in front of the door at any time; 5. Take photos and videos of the scene in front of the door at any time.
AC18
Access network cameras using P2P technology. Configure wireless/wired cameras, view live video, recordings, and engage in two-way audio. Receive and manage alarm information remotely.
- P2P network camera access
- Remote live video viewing
- SD card and cloud recording playback
- Real-time two-way audio
- Alarm information management
- Network camera configuration
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AC18是一款采用P2P技术访问网络摄像机的APP，配合网络摄像机硬件使用，用户使用这个APP可以对安佳威视出品的无线/有线摄像机进行网络配置，以及在局域网或者通过互联网远程观看摄像机的实时视频、SD卡录像、云端录像、实时对讲通话、接收/处理报警信息等。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AC18 at none against HomeEye's 18. AC18 also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). HomeEye's advantage is rating (2.2 vs 1.8) and review sentiment (17% vs 7%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. HomeEye sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. AC18 asks for nothing beyond the download.
HomeEye holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of HomeEye's written reviews are positive against 7% of AC18's.
HomeEye ships an update fortnightly, AC18 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HomeEye | AC18 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (41 ratings) — better | 1.8 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews — better | 7.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 欣艳 陈 | Shenzhen Anjoy Vision Information Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
HomeEye
AC18
Bugs and requests
HomeEye
Reported bugs
5 issues- App logging users out after updates
- Inability to connect to Wi-Fi networks without passwords
- SD card recording not functioning properly
- Time zone and time display issues
- Overheating and performance degradation
Requested features
5 requests- Add option to change recording duration
- Improve video playback controls
- Provide better support and communication
- Allow offline access to recorded footage
- Implement multi-camera view
AC18
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HomeEye
- 30 day cloud storage 1 Month$5.49
- 60 day cloud storage 1 month$8.49
- 3-day cycle storage (3 Month)$9.99
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- 30d cloud 1month 20s record$10.99
- 60d cloud 1month 20s record$16.99
- 30d cloud 1month 30s record$16.99
- 30 day cloud storage 6 Month$20.49
- 60d cloud 1month 30s record$25.99
- 60 day cloud storage 6 Month$37.49
- 30 day cloud storage 12 month$40.49
- 30d cloud 6month 20s record$40.99
- 30d cloud 6month 30s record$61.99
- 60d cloud 6month 20s record$74.99
- 60 day cloud storage 12 month$78.99
- 60d cloud 6month 30s record$112.99
- 30d cloud 12month 30s record$122.99
- 60d cloud 12month 20s record$157.99
- 60d cloud 12month 30s record$239.99
AC18
No in-app purchases
