# CAFINI vs Home Security Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera at 4.6 against CAFINI's 2.0. Home Security Camera also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). CAFINI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home Security Camera sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. CAFINI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera has 3.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of CAFINI's written reviews are positive against 33% of Home Security Camera's.

CAFINI ships an update every 7 months, Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CAFINI | Home Security Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cafini/id1220685491/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **32.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [国泰 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/695815873) | [Tapnetic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615821765) |

## What reviewers say

### CAFINI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cafini/id1220685491)

Manage your smart home cameras remotely with this app. View live video, chat, and access recordings. Receive instant alerts for detected activity.

**Highlights:** Remote video surveillance, Multi-user real-time viewing, Audio and video chat, Remote video playback, Alarm detection and alerts, Pan/tilt control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Home Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377)

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.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Motion and sound detection, Human detection alerts, Multi-device linking, Cloud storage for recordings, Quick QR code setup

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly sub－Cloud Baby Monitor | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Cloud Camera – Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly sub - Nanny Cam | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly sub - Home Pet Monitor | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Security Camera | $35.99 | per year |
| Super premium | $39.99 | per month |
| Visory yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Monthly super premium subscription | $49.99 | per month |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $69.99 | per year |
| Visory yearly subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient motion detection
- 👍 Simple and functional layout
- 🔒 Secure camera monitoring
- 💡 Useful for home security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Difficult setup process
- 💸 Misleading subscription model
- 🚫 Incompatible with some camera models

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to cameras
- Subscription issues and failed refunds
- Inconsistent app performance

**Requested features**

- Zoom control for camera
- Improved customer support
- Easier integration with multiple devices
- Offline/local storage option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CAFINI free?

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

### Is Home Security Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CAFINI or Home Security Camera?

Home Security Camera is rated higher. CAFINI averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Home Security Camera averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do CAFINI or Home Security Camera have ads?

Neither CAFINI nor Home Security Camera shows ads.

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

CAFINI ships an update every 7 months, and Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, CAFINI was updated on November 2, 2026 and Home Security Camera on November 7, 2026.

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