# Motion Sensor vs Homy

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Motion Sensor | Homy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-sensor/id1288112430/reviews) | **[4.7 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homy-security-camera/id6746756466/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **257** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 38.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emmanuel Lauro Garsd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856657410) | [Hristo Bogoev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678627026) |

## What reviewers say

### Motion Sensor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-sensor/id1288112430)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for naps at work
- 👍 Excellent apps!
- 👍 Pretty cool little app
- 👍 Works as it should
- 👍 Children loved to discover how nature documentary are done

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Undulations like on a boat
- 🐛 Motion detection always triggers immediately
- 🐛 Video captured is also undulating
- 🐛 Turning off autofocus has no effect
- 🐛 Cannot set camera zoom

**Reported bugs**

- Preview undulates like waves
- Motion detection triggers immediately
- Video captured is undulating
- Autofocus has no effect
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- 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


### Homy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homy-security-camera/id6746756466)

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.

**Highlights:** Motion-activated recording, Adjustable sensitivity, Instant motion alerts, Multiple video quality options, iCloud storage and sync, Face ID/Touch ID lock, Battery saver mode

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subcription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Motion Sensor free?

Motion Sensor costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Homy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Motion Sensor or Homy?

Homy is rated higher. Motion Sensor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 257 ratings, while Homy averages 4.7 from 48 ratings.

### Do Motion Sensor or Homy have ads?

Neither Motion Sensor nor Homy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Motion Sensor or Homy?

Motion Sensor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Homy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Motion Sensor was updated on September 22, 2026 and Homy on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*