# ZoomOn Home Security Camera vs Home Guards

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZoomOn Home Security Camera | Home Guards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoomon-home-security-camera/id1259276120/reviews)** | [1.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-guards/id1371496534/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **19.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Master Home Security s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549567734) | [Moobox Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1013356565) |

## What reviewers say

### ZoomOn Home Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoomon-home-security-camera/id1259276120)

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.

**Highlights:** HomeKit/IP ONVIF camera compatibility, Live HD video stream, Smart notifications, Motion detection recordings, 2-way video & sound, Night mode, Siri voice control

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium Security Acc. | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium Security Acc. | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Premium Security Acc. | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Premium Security Acc. | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Premium Security Acc. | $11.99 | per month |
| Cloud Connection One Quarter | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Premium Security Acc. | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium Security Acc. | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Multi-Platform License | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 🔒 Provides home security
- 👍 Useful for pet/baby monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤯 Confusing setup and instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to cameras
- Subscription issues and hidden fees
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Recording and playback capabilities
- Better camera quality
- Compatibility with more devices


### Home Guards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-guards/id1371496534)

This service offers auto-renewing subscriptions for value-added features. Manage your subscriptions and disable auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. Review privacy terms and service agreements before purchasing.

**Highlights:** Auto-renewing subscriptions, Value add services, In-app purchases, Subscription management, Privacy terms access, Service agreement access

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Value add service for 1 month | $1.99 | per month |
| Value add service for 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| Value add service for 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Value add service for 1 year | $4.99 | per month |
| Value add service for 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Value add service for 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Value add service for 1 year | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZoomOn Home Security Camera free?

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

### Is Home Guards free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZoomOn Home Security Camera or Home Guards?

ZoomOn Home Security Camera is rated higher. ZoomOn Home Security Camera averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Home Guards averages 1.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do ZoomOn Home Security Camera or Home Guards have ads?

Home Guards shows ads; ZoomOn Home Security Camera does not.

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

ZoomOn Home Security Camera ships an update every 5 days, and Home Guards every 6 weeks. Most recently, ZoomOn Home Security Camera was updated on November 2, 2026 and Home Guards on October 22, 2026.

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