# HomeEye vs Home Security Camera App

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera App at 4.4 against HomeEye's 2.2. Home Security Camera App also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 40) and review sentiment (26% vs 17%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HomeEye sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Home Security Camera App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Home Security Camera App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera App has 5.1K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of HomeEye's written reviews are positive against 26% of Home Security Camera App's.

HomeEye ships an update fortnightly, Home Security Camera App every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HomeEye | Home Security Camera App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeeye/id1183272916/reviews) | **[4.4 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-app/id1540687753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | **26.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [欣艳 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612937392) | [SpeedBoot Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665797241) |

## What reviewers say

### HomeEye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeeye/id1183272916)

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.

**Highlights:** Cloud photo storage, One-key device configuration, 24-hour continuous video recording, Live door scene viewing, On-demand photo and video capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 day cloud storage 1 Month | $5.49 | one-time |
| 60 day cloud storage 1 month | $8.49 | one-time |
| 3-day cycle storage (3 Month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30d cloud 1month 20s record | $10.99 | one-time |
| 60d cloud 1month 20s record | $16.99 | one-time |
| 30d cloud 1month 30s record | $16.99 | one-time |
| 30 day cloud storage 6 Month | $20.49 | one-time |
| 60d cloud 1month 30s record | $25.99 | one-time |
| 60 day cloud storage 6 Month | $37.49 | one-time |
| 30 day cloud storage 12 month | $40.49 | one-time |
| 30d cloud 6month 20s record | $40.99 | one-time |
| 30d cloud 6month 30s record | $61.99 | one-time |
| 60d cloud 6month 20s record | $74.99 | one-time |
| 60 day cloud storage 12 month | $78.99 | one-time |
| 60d cloud 6month 30s record | $112.99 | one-time |
| 30d cloud 12month 30s record | $122.99 | one-time |
| 60d cloud 12month 20s record | $157.99 | one-time |
| 60d cloud 12month 30s record | $239.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up
- 🚀 Reliable connection
- 💡 Useful for monitoring pets
- 👍 Intuitive app interface
- 🚀 Consistent performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues after updates
- 🐛 Unreliable recording
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer devices
- 🐛 Buggy firmware updates

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Home Security Camera App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-app/id1540687753)

Monitor your home security cameras and scan for nearby Bluetooth devices. Get real-time HD video playback and detailed information about connected devices on your local network. Includes privacy guidance and support.

**Highlights:** Real-time HD video playback, Connect to various camera brands, Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices, Check Bluetooth signal strength, Device information lookup, Privacy protection guidance

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription time - week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription time-month | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP member | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Member | $19.99 | per year |
| Subscription time-quarterly | $26.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP Member | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP member | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $39.99 | per year |
| Subscription time-year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Security camera monitoring
- 👍 Useful for detecting hidden cameras
- 🚀 Efficient scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to access full features
- 🐛 Unreliable detection of cameras
- 👎 Deceptive billing practices
- 💸 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during scans
- Inconsistent detection of cameras
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Ability to view camera details without subscription
- Clearer communication about subscription requirements
- Refund options for unsatisfied users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HomeEye free?

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

### Is Home Security Camera App free?

Home Security Camera App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HomeEye or Home Security Camera App?

Home Security Camera App is rated higher. HomeEye averages 2.2 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Home Security Camera App averages 4.4 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do HomeEye or Home Security Camera App have ads?

Neither HomeEye nor Home Security Camera App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HomeEye or Home Security Camera App?

HomeEye ships an update fortnightly, and Home Security Camera App every 4 weeks. Most recently, HomeEye was updated on October 23, 2026 and Home Security Camera App on October 27, 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.*