# DSS Control vs Home Security Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera at 4.5 against DSS Control's 1.0. Home Security Camera also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (154 vs 2). DSS Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home Security Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. DSS Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera has 154 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of DSS Control's written reviews are positive against 33% of Home Security Camera's.

DSS Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DSS Control | Home Security Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dss-control/id1288472639/reviews) | **[4.5 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-scanner/id6764485249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **154** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dung Nguyen Tien](https://appshunter.io/developer/1288472638) | [FireAI Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698289772) |

## What reviewers say

### DSS Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dss-control/id1288472639)

This mobile application allows users to monitor Dahua products remotely. It provides real-time camera viewing for up to 16 channels, multi-camera layouts, and PTZ control. The app also supports two-way audio, alerts, and offers product catalogs and news.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera viewing (up to 16 channels), Multi-camera layouts, PTZ control, Two-way audio support, Alerts and notifications, Product catalog and news

**In-app purchases:** none


### Home Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-scanner/id6764485249)

Scan your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks to detect hidden cameras and unauthorized devices. Locate lost Bluetooth accessories and gain real-time security insights to protect your privacy.

**Highlights:** Smart network scan for connected devices, Advanced Bluetooth tracking, Find lost Bluetooth devices, Hidden camera detection, Real-time security insights, Privacy protection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DSS Control free?

DSS Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Home Security Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DSS Control or Home Security Camera?

Home Security Camera is rated higher. DSS Control averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Home Security Camera averages 4.5 from 154 ratings.

### Do DSS Control or Home Security Camera have ads?

Home Security Camera shows ads; DSS Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, DSS Control or Home Security Camera?

DSS Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, DSS Control was updated on November 3, 2026 and Home Security Camera on November 5, 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.*