Comparison

ZoomOn Home Security Camera vs 911 Help SMS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

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.

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
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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

About

911 Help SMS

This app provides quick access to emergency services and safety features. It allows users to text 911, know their location, and access important hotlines. Premium versions offer features like location retracing and emergency contact alerts.

Highlights
  • Text 911 with one tap
  • Know your current location
  • Access international emergency numbers
  • Suicide and domestic abuse hotlines
  • Location retracing
  • Emergency contact alerts
  • Walk safely feature
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911 Help SMS FREE Version: - Text 911 in with one simple tap - Know where you are before calling 911 - Know the emergency numbers in other countries - Suicide hotline, domestic abuse hotline, poison control number Pro Version - retrace to your last saved location to avoid getting lost - let others follow you during a walk - add emergency contacts -------------------------- Subscription Features 911 Help SMS FREE Version: - Text 911 in with one simple tap - Know where you are before calling 911 - Informs one family contact your location when you initiate a 911 call - Know the emergency numbers in other countries - Retrace your original location when lost - Suicide hotline, domestic abuse hotline, poison control number 911 Help SMS Lite 365: Includes up to 5 family contacts to send alerts to. Includes walk safely feature. Yearly Plan $0.99/year 911 Help SMS PRO: Includes up to 5 family contacts to send alerts to. Includes walk safely feature. One Time Payment $4.99 (no annual fee) Your subscription payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at the confirmation of your purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period, at the same price as the current subscription. You can manage your subscription and auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. -------------------------- Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. For Terms of Use, please refer to https://www.911helpsms.com/terms/

Screenshots

ZoomOn Home Security Camera4 screens
911 Help SMS1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 911 Help SMS at 5.0 against ZoomOn Home Security Camera's 4.2. ZoomOn Home Security Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ZoomOn Home Security Camera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and 911 Help SMS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

911 Help SMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZoomOn Home Security Camera has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZoomOn Home Security Camera ships an update every 5 days, 911 Help SMS monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ZoomOn Home Security Camera versus 911 Help SMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZoomOn Home Security Camera911 Help SMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB8 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperMaster Home Security s.r.o.Safety Now Solutions LLC

Customer experience

ZoomOn Home Security Camera

All ratings1,566 ratings
Positive78.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative16.6%
Written reviews206 reviews
Positive19.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative77.2%

911 Help SMS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

911 Help SMS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

ZoomOn Home Security Camera

Subscriptions8
  • 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
One-time1
  • Premium Multi-Platform License$179.99
2 purchases

911 Help SMS

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.99

Questions

Is ZoomOn Home Security Camera free?
ZoomOn Home Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 911 Help SMS free?
911 Help SMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ZoomOn Home Security Camera or 911 Help SMS?
911 Help SMS is rated higher. ZoomOn Home Security Camera averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while 911 Help SMS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ZoomOn Home Security Camera or 911 Help SMS have ads?
Neither ZoomOn Home Security Camera nor 911 Help SMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZoomOn Home Security Camera or 911 Help SMS?
ZoomOn Home Security Camera ships an update every 5 days, and 911 Help SMS monthly. Most recently, ZoomOn Home Security Camera was updated on October 29, 2026 and 911 Help SMS on October 24, 2026.

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