# AlwaysSafe vs My Cloud Home

The clearest difference is rating: My Cloud Home at 4.8 against AlwaysSafe's 2.1. My Cloud Home also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 10%) and ratings volume (14K vs 65). AlwaysSafe's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

My Cloud Home holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Cloud Home has 14K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of AlwaysSafe's written reviews are positive against 40% of My Cloud Home's.

AlwaysSafe ships an update every 7 months, My Cloud Home every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AlwaysSafe | My Cloud Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alwayssafe/id1228477136/reviews) | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-cloud-home/id1237361683/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | **39.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 39 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Swann Communications Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/416404343) | [Western Digital Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/366905092) |

## What reviewers say

### AlwaysSafe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alwayssafe/id1228477136)

Monitor your security system remotely. View live camera feeds, playback recorded video clips, and capture still images. Supports multiple cameras simultaneously and allows for two-way audio communication on compatible systems.

**Highlights:** Live camera viewing, Playback recorded video, Capture still images, Multi-camera support, Save clips to phone, Listen and talk back

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 🔒 Great for older systems
- 👍 AlwaysSafe app works well at home

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Landscape mode doesn't work
- 🐛 Connection issues, fails to connect
- 🐛 Playback and recording issues
- 🐛 Push notifications not working
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Landscape mode not working after iOS 18 update
- App crashes when trying to connect to WiFi
- Playback not working, can't view recorded videos
- Push notifications stopped working
- App freezes and becomes unusable

**Requested features**

- Update app to support latest iOS versions
- Add landscape mode support
- Improve remote/mobile connectivity
- Fix push notification issues
- Enhance playback and recording features


### My Cloud Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-cloud-home/id1237361683)

Centralize all your photos, videos, and files in one location. Access and share your content from any device, anywhere with an internet connection. Automatically back up your phone's media and stream videos on the go.

**Highlights:** Centralized file storage, Remote access from anywhere, Automatic phone backup, Video streaming, Content sharing, Search by name or location

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable backup solution
- 💡 Convenient remote access
- 🔒 Secure personal storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Limited file management features
- 🔍 Subpar media playback
- 🤔 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Unreliable auto-backup
- Inability to access public folders

**Requested features**

- Improved iOS integration
- Bulk file management options
- Support for more media formats
- Customizable folder structure


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AlwaysSafe free?

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

### Is My Cloud Home free?

My Cloud Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AlwaysSafe or My Cloud Home?

My Cloud Home is rated higher. AlwaysSafe averages 2.1 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while My Cloud Home averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.

### Do AlwaysSafe or My Cloud Home have ads?

Neither AlwaysSafe nor My Cloud Home shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AlwaysSafe or My Cloud Home?

AlwaysSafe ships an update every 7 months, and My Cloud Home every 2 months. Most recently, AlwaysSafe was updated on October 14, 2026 and My Cloud Home on October 14, 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.*