ZoomOn Home Security Camera vs DMSS
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
DMSS
Monitor your home or business security with real-time live video feeds and playback. Receive instant notifications for triggered alarms and manage access control. Share device access with family and utilize visual intercom features.
- Real-time live video streaming
- Video playback by date and event
- Instant alarm notifications
- Device sharing with permissions
- Alarm hub for various sensors
- Visual intercom with remote unlock
- Access control status and history
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The DMSS app can enhance your security management efficiency. You can watch real-time surveillance videos and play them back anytime, anywhere, via Wi-Fi or cellular networks. If a device alarm is triggered, DMSS will immediately push an instant notification to you. DMSS offers: 1. Real-time Live View: You can view real-time surveillance videos from the added devices anytime, anywhere, to help you better monitor the safety of your home environment. 2. Video Playback: You can quickly find the events you care about by date and event category, and playback the required historical video footage. 3. Instant Alarm Notifications: You can subscribe to different alarm events according to your needs. When an event is triggered, you will immediately receive the message notification. 4. Device Sharing You can share the device with family members for shared use and assign them different usage permissions. 5. Alarm Hub You can add a variety of peripheral accessories to the alarm hub to provide warnings for potential theft, intrusion, fire, water damage, and other situations. In case of an unforeseen event, DMSS can immediately activate alarms and send out danger notifications. 6. Visual Intercom You can add visual intercom devices to engage in video calls between the device and the DMSS, as well as perform functions like locking and unlocking. 7. Access Control You can add access control devices to check the current status of doors and view unlock records, as well as perform remote unlocking operations on the doors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DMSS at 89% against ZoomOn Home Security Camera's 19%. DMSS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (79K vs 1.6K). ZoomOn Home Security Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days) and device support (5 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
Both are free to download. ZoomOn Home Security Camera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and DMSS sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DMSS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DMSS has 79K ratings behind it against 1.6K, 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 89% of DMSS's.
ZoomOn Home Security Camera ships an update every 5 days, DMSS every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZoomOn Home Security Camera | DMSS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (1.6K ratings) | 4.8 (79K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | 79K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #176 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.1 GB | 472 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Master Home Security s.r.o. | DongBin |
Customer experience
ZoomOn Home Security Camera
DMSS
User reviews
ZoomOn Home Security Camera
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 🔒 Provides home security
- 👍 Useful for pet/baby monitoring
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤯 Confusing setup and instructions
DMSS
From 79K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent app for security camera monitoring
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 🔒 Real-time alerts and ability to view cameras anytime
- 🔍 Top-notch image quality and streaming speed
- 👍 User-friendly and reliable system
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connection issues and app crashes
- 🐛 Playback functionality can be unreliable or difficult to use
- 🐛 Notifications and alarm settings can be inconsistent
- 🐛 Time/date display issues, especially with daylight savings
- 🐛 Difficulty finding and reviewing specific recorded events
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
DMSS
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent connection and playback issues
- Notifications not working as expected
- Time/date display problems
- Crashes and freezes when using certain features
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to turn cameras on/off individually within the app
- Faster forward/rewind options for playback
- Custom notification sounds
- More flexible scheduling and notification settings
- Improved integration with other smart home/security devices
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
DMSS
- 90-Day 4G Data Plan$0.69
- 180 days unlimited data usage$0.90
- Monthly Basic Plan$3.49
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- Monthly Basic Plan - Dual-lens$6.90
- Monthly Pro Plan$6.99
- Monthly 4G Data Plan$10.00
- Monthly Pro Plan - Dual-lens$13.90
- Annual Basic Plan$34.99
- Annual Basic Plan - Dual-lens$69.90
- Annual Pro Plan$69.99
- Annual 4G Data Plan$90.00
- Annual Pro Plan - Dual-lens$139.00
Questions
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