eSmartCam vs Home Security Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eSmartCam
Monitor your home or store remotely with cloud-based video surveillance. This app allows real-time viewing, two-way voice communication, and video recording. Receive instant alerts with images when the alarm function is triggered.
- Real-time video monitoring
- Two-way voice intercom
- Video recording and playback
- Alarm function with alerts
- Cloud-based services
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This is an intelligent network camera client mobile phone software, cloud based services video surveillance applications. You can watch at home or store the real-time video through mobile phone software, can also carry out real-time two-way voice intercom. You can also record and view videos. When you turn on the alarm function, the alarm will trigger the alarm information and pictures to your phone. When you have a smart webcam, you can enjoy a peaceful life! Demo video Link:https://youtu.be/2pF9P7zpMFg
Home Security Camera
Transform your old smartphones and tablets into a powerful home security and pet monitoring system. Easily link devices for live streaming, motion detection, and instant alerts, ensuring your home and loved ones are always protected.
- Live video streaming
- Motion and sound detection
- Human detection alerts
- Multi-device linking
- Cloud storage for recordings
- Quick QR code setup
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Visory Security is a CCTV camera on mobile for incredible home protection or pet care. Use it as your pet monitor, and even CCTV camera recorder or video camera for your cam security system. To use it as a video dog monitor for live streams, you need to link together at least two devices (smartphones or tablets) – one for capturing a video and one for watching it. A wide range of applications: - monitor your pet when you leave them alone - perfect for using as a WiFi kids monitor - know what is going on in the room when you are not there - arrange a smart security and alert system: the intruder will not slip unnoticed General features: Compatible with many mobile devices, you can link together an iPhone and any smartphone easily. Quick setup via QR code To link two devices together you need to do as little as scan a QR code. Support two and more live streams simultaneously Need to arrange a security camera and video dog monitor sessions simultaneously? With this app, you can do it easily. Need to arrange more surveillance sessions? The app is at your help. Impeccable user security and confidentiality This home security surveillance and monitoring app provides a secured connection and does not collect any user data. Add as many devices as you need for free. Rich features for incredible home protection and pet care (coming soon): - Night video camera Arrange overnight surveillance sessions. Or just keep your eye on what is going on in the darkroom to control and stay tuned. - Sound and motion detection Nothing will be left unnoticed. Get an instant alert as the system detects any sound or motion. Kids cry and bark detection The app detects kids cry and barking and send you an instant alert. Perfect for using as a pet monitor or nanny cam app. - Human detection Enhance your home IP cam security system with a human detection feature and get only useful alerts. The app distinguishes a human being from other objects – dogs, cats, etc. Get an instant alert as the system detects a human being in the room. Perfect for using as a home security app. - Cloud storage. All recordings are auto-saved to the cloud. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera at 4.6 against eSmartCam's 2.6. Home Security Camera also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 111) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). eSmartCam's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. eSmartCam sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Home Security Camera sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Home Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera has 3.3K ratings behind it against 111, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of eSmartCam's written reviews are positive against 33% of Home Security Camera's.
eSmartCam ships an update monthly, Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eSmartCam | Home Security Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (111 ratings) | 4.6 (3.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | 32.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 111 | 3.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 217 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Elink Smart Co., Ltd. | Tapnetic LLC |
Customer experience
eSmartCam
Home Security Camera
User reviews
eSmartCam
From 111 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📷 Clear picture quality day and night
- ⚙️ Easy setup and configuration
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎥 Useful motion detection feature
- 📱 Remote viewing capability
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent login failures and timeouts
- 📢 Intrusive ad wall before login screen
- 🌐 Unstable remote connection issues
- ⚠️ Inappropriate advertisements displayed
- 🔄 Constant need to reinstall app
Home Security Camera
From 3.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Efficient motion detection
- 👍 Simple and functional layout
- 🔒 Secure camera monitoring
- 💡 Useful for home security
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Difficult setup process
- 💸 Misleading subscription model
- 🚫 Incompatible with some camera models
Bugs and requests
eSmartCam
Reported bugs
24 issues- Login times out with 'update to latest version' prompt when no update exists
- Ad retrieval failures cause connection errors
- App fails to load past login screen
- Keyboard won't dismiss blocking login button
- Session timeout requiring repeated logins
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- Notifications not received despite settings enabled
- Motion detection alerts not working
- Cloud storage playback shows blank screen
- Video clips fail to save or store
- SD card format failures
- Camera disconnects from app randomly
- Playback error messages
- Motion detection images won't open
- App signs out user unexpectedly
- Network error messages despite good connectivity
- Camera settings reset after each use
- Microphone stops working after firmware update
- Camera focus becomes blurry after firmware update
- App won't recognize camera on network after QR scan
- Picture displays upside down with no fix option
- App crashes when switching between apps
- Unstable signal detection despite good connection
- Account lockout with no recovery option
- Registration errors on new accounts
Requested features
17 requests- Ability to turn camera on/off via app
- Multi-device simultaneous login support
- Restricted access controls for shared users
- WiFi network switching capability
- Logout button in app
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- Show which users are currently accessing camera
- TV casting functionality
- Location capture in video footage
- Timer feature for scheduled camera operation
- Adjustable notification frequency
- 5G network support
- Background sound output when app is minimized
- Improved English terminology and translations
- Weekly alarm schedule options
- Ability to view multiple clips without scrolling entire day
- Better playback navigation interface
- iPad compatibility improvements
Home Security Camera
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to connect to cameras
- Subscription issues and failed refunds
- Inconsistent app performance
Requested features
4 requests- Zoom control for camera
- Improved customer support
- Easier integration with multiple devices
- Offline/local storage option
In-app purchases
eSmartCam
- 30天 6GB流量包$3.99
- 180-day storage (7 days loop)$6.99
- 360-day storage (7 days loop)$9.99
Home Security Camera
- Weekly sub-Cloud Baby Monitor$3.997 Days
- Cloud Camera – Weekly$4.997 Days
- Monthly sub - Nanny Cam3 Days trial$14.993 Months
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- Yearly sub - Home Pet Monitor$17.991 Year
- Yearly sub - Security Camera3 Days trial$35.991 Year
- Super premium3 Days trial$39.991 Month
- Visory yearly subscription$49.991 Year
- Monthly super premium subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Month
- Yearly sub - Remote Camera$69.991 Year
- Visory yearly subscription$69.991 Year
Questions
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