Motion Sensor vs Homy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Motion Sensor
This application acts as a motion detector, automatically recording video when movement is detected. It offers various features for surveillance, security, or capturing pet activities. Videos can be saved to cloud storage or viewed within the app.
- Automatic video recording on motion detection
- Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, iCloud)
- Adjustable video resolution and frame rate
- Configurable detection zones and schedules
- In-app gallery and video playback
- Customizable motion sensitivity and recording duration
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This app is a motion detector that records video automatically when it detects movement. Perfect for surveillance, motion detection, security, pranks, or just recording what your pet does when you are not home. Features ▸ Dropbox™ - Sends your videos to your Dropbox™. ▸ iCloud Drive - Sends your videos to your iCloud Drive. ▸ Resolution - 4K¹, 1080p¹, 720p or 480p. ▸ Frame Rate - 30, 60¹, 120¹ or 240¹ frames per second. ▸ Detection Zone - Defines the portion of the camera that the motion detection algorithm uses. ▸ Schedule - Defines start and end times for the motion detection. ▸ Gallery - View videos directly in the app. ▸ Time Stamp - Adds the date and time to your videos. ▸ Camera Control - Select between front or rear camera. ▸ Sensitivity - Controls the motion detection sensitivity. ▸ Idle Record - Controls how long the app continues recording after the motion stops. ▸ Visualize Motion - Visualizes motion detected by the app. ▸ Alarm - Plays an alarm sound when motion is detected. ▸ Door Bell - Plays a bell sound when motion is detected. ▸ Light - Toggles the flashlight when using the rear-facing camera. ▸ Rick Roll - Surprise your friends with Rick Roll when you catch them on camera. ▸ Auto Focus - Option to turn off autofocus to avoid re-focusing of the camera during motion detection. ¹ Dependent upon device's capabilities.
Homy
Transform your devices into a reliable security camera system. It detects motion, records clips, and securely stores them in iCloud. Receive instant alerts and manage recordings from any connected device.
- Motion-activated recording
- Adjustable sensitivity
- Instant motion alerts
- Multiple video quality options
- iCloud storage and sync
- Face ID/Touch ID lock
- Battery saver mode
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Need a security camera you can trust? Homy turns your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into a security camera for rock-solid home security. The motion detector camera records the moment it detects movement and stores each clip safely in iCloud. Key Features: - Motion-activated recording with adjustable sensitivity. - Instant Motion Alerts send notifications to all your connected devices. - Quality you control – 480p, 720p, 1080p or 1080p 60 fps. - iCloud storage & sync for viewing on all connected devices. - Face ID / Touch ID lock for every clip. - Battery saver – auto-adjusts frame-rate and sensors for long sessions. Use cases: - Home security – guard doors, garages, and mailboxes. - Office monitoring – protect shared workspaces after hours. - Pet watcher – see what really happens when you are away. - Package proof – capture every delivery and deter theft. How to use: 1. Choose motion sensitivity and video quality. 2. Place the phone and go. Homy records each event. Review, export, or delete clips from any device that has Homy installed. Subscription & Trial (In-App Purchase): Homy offers two auto-renewing subscriptions. Both plans auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Disclaimer: Homy is not a spy tool. Local laws may require consent for video or audio recording; always follow them. The developer assumes no liability for misuse. Terms of Use – https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy – https://homy.camera/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Homy at Free against Motion Sensor's $4.99. Homy also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 39%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.2). Motion Sensor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (257 vs 48). On update cadence, ads and device support 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
Homy is free to download; Motion Sensor costs $4.99 up front. Homy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Motion Sensor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Homy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Motion Sensor has 257 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Motion Sensor's written reviews are positive against 75% of Homy's.
Motion Sensor ships an update every 3 weeks, Homy every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Motion Sensor | Homy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (257 ratings) | 4.7 (48 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.8% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 257 — better | 48 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emmanuel Lauro Garsd | Hristo Bogoev |
Customer experience
Motion Sensor
Homy
Bugs and requests
Motion Sensor
Reported bugs
22 issues- Preview undulates like waves
- Motion detection triggers immediately
- Video captured is undulating
- Autofocus has no effect
- App crashes frequently
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- Sync to photo album and iCloud is sporadic
- App freezes
- App crashes before starting up
- App crashes while shooting
- Phone kept dropping calls while app installed
- App crashes as soon as user walks away
- No videos recorded after crash
- App crashes and won't open
- App crashes after 10 minutes
- Movements only detected at close distance, inaccurate at further distances
- App crashes and won't open after closing and reopening
- App continuously crashes, never worked
- App does not work for more than 5 minutes
- App closes as soon as screen cover is put on
- App crashes everyday
- App won't save video
- App won't work if microphone access is denied
Requested features
19 requests- Power save option button
- Zoom feature
- Ability to hide the screen when recording
- Ability to run in background when screen is locked
- Manual focus feature
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- Full frame HD shooting
- Ability to turn off light when recording stops
- Slow motion edit on footage
- Capture still frames from videos
- Set alarm indefinite until switched off
- Option to disable recording start sound
- Full "manual focus" feature
- Improve auto-exposure in extreme light/dark conditions
- Access to full "wide" mode of 1x lens
- Fix bad review link
- Allow app to work in background/when screen is off/locked
- Ability to zoom camera while detecting
- Make alarm indefinite until switched off
- Fix microphone access requirement
Homy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Motion Sensor
No in-app purchases
Homy
- Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$1.497 Days
- Monthly Subcription$2.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$44.99









