ZoomOn Home Security Camera vs Home Guards
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZoomOn Home Security Camera
Transform your mobile devices into a comprehensive home security system. This app supports various IP cameras and allows you to monitor your home remotely with live HD video, motion detection, and smart notifications.
- HomeKit/IP ONVIF camera compatibility
- Live HD video stream
- Smart notifications
- Motion detection recordings
- 2-way video & sound
- Night mode
- Siri voice control
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ZOOMON - A RELIABLE HOME SECURITY CAMERA Do you want to create a home security system via mobile phones? OR Are you looking for a reliable application for HomeKit or IP camera? ZoomOn is the only home security app that supports the most common types of security cameras (HomeKit, ONVIF, and other IP cameras - RTSP, MJPEG, and HLS protocol) and mobile phones (WebRTC). USE ZOOMON APP AS A: - phone/phone security system - IP / CCTV camera - app for your HomeKit / ONVIF cameras - house surveillance system - live cam monitor - pet / baby / elderly monitor - home alarm Turn your mobile devices (one serving as a camera and the other one as a viewer) into a simle security camera system with ZoomOn app. On the other hand, you can use ZoomOn app as a viewer for your hardware cameras. DEVICES YOU CAN USE AS A CAMERA: iPhone (iOS 12 and higher), iPad, Mac, HomeKit or IP ONVIF camera, other IP cameras (RTSP, MJPEG, or HLS protocols) DEVICES YOU CAN USE AS A VIEWER: iPhone (iOS 12 and higher), iPad, Mac, Apple Watch --- KEY FEATURES: - HomeKit/ IP ONVIF cameras compatible - other IP cameras (RTSP, MJPEG or HLS protocols) compatible - pan/tilt/zoom control - live HD video stream - smart notifications - 2-way video & sound - motion detection recordings - noise detection - night mode - zooming in/out - mic sensitivity adjustment - low battery warning - multi-home and multi-owner units - picture-in-picture - Siri voice control - iCloud sync - unlimited reach (3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi) A SECURITY CAMERA To create a custom surveillance system in your home, all you need is at least 2 devices with ZoomOn app. Connect them and transform them into the perfect IP camera. ADD YOUR HARDWARE CAMERAS ZoomOn app can check the availability of your HomeKit/ONVIF cameras on your network so you can add them to the app. And it goes without saying that camera functions (e.g. Night vision or Pan & Tilt) will also work in ZoomOn app. HIGH-QUALITY LIVE VIDEO & AUDIO You can see your house perfectly anywhere, anytime, thanks to the full-screen video. ZoomOn app uses the most modern technology to ensure crystal clear live stream video monitoring. UNLIMITED REACH The app switches seamlessly between Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, 5G, and LTE based on where you are. Keep monitoring whether you are next door or on the other side of the planet. MONITOR MULTIPLE ROOMS AT ONCE Put one device in the living room, one in the kitchen, and one just above the main entrance of your home. See all your rooms at once on your screen. So you will always know your house is safe. ALL FAMILY MEMBERS CAN MONITOR With ZoomOn app, the whole family can keep track of what's going on at home. You can log in to countless mobile phones under one ZoomOn account. SECURITY CAMERA WITH NIGHT VISION The night vision mode lets you see what is going on in the room even in the dark. Works both with the front and the back camera. The back camera uses the flashlight, the front camera uses the screen brightness. GET NOTIFIED WHEN THERE IS NOISE/MOTION Adjust the noise sensitivity in the app settings. You will receive a notification every time the sound in the room surpasses the set threshold. You will also be alerted to any movement at home. SECURE CONNECTION All communication between the phones operating as a security IP camera is securely encrypted. Industry-standard encryption is used to ensure that only owners have access to the home surveillance video and audio stream. --- TRY ZOOMON APP FOR FREE Go ahead and explore the app within 3 days with our FREE TRIAL! (as part of a yearly subscription) If you're happy with the service provided, you can buy a subscription – monthly, yearly, or lifetime, depending on how long you plan to use the app. Download ZoomOn app and stay calm wherever you are! Terms of Use: https://www.zoomon.camera/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.zoomon.camera/privacy-policy
Home Guards
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- Auto-renewing subscriptions
- Value add services
- In-app purchases
- Subscription management
- Privacy terms access
- Service agreement access
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ZoomOn Home Security Camera at 4.2 against Home Guards's 1.8. ZoomOn Home Security Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Home Guards's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. ZoomOn Home Security Camera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and Home Guards sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ZoomOn Home Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZoomOn Home Security Camera has 1.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of ZoomOn Home Security Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of Home Guards's.
ZoomOn Home Security Camera ships an update every 5 days, Home Guards every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZoomOn Home Security Camera | Home Guards |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1.6K ratings) — better | 1.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.1 GB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Master Home Security s.r.o. | Moobox Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
ZoomOn Home Security Camera
Home Guards
Bugs and requests
ZoomOn Home Security Camera
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to connect to cameras
- Subscription issues and hidden fees
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
Requested features
3 requests- Recording and playback capabilities
- Better camera quality
- Compatibility with more devices
Home Guards
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ZoomOn Home Security Camera
- 1 Week Premium Security Acc.$2.497 Days
- 1 Month Premium Security Acc.$4.991 Month
- 1 Week Premium Security Acc.$5.997 Days
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- 1 Year Premium Security Acc.$9.991 Year
- 1 Month Premium Security Acc.$11.991 Month
- Cloud Connection One Quarter$19.993 Months
- 1 Year Premium Security Acc.$39.991 Year
- 1 Year Premium Security Acc.3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Premium Multi-Platform License$179.99
Home Guards
- Value add service for 1 month4 variants$1.991 Month
- Value add service for 1 month$3.991 Month
- Value add service for 1 month$4.991 Month
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- Value add service for 1 year$4.991 Month
- Value add service for 1 year2 variants$19.991 Year
- Value add service for 1 year$39.991 Year
- Value add service for 1 year$49.991 Year
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