# ReadyView vs Home Security Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera at 4.6 against ReadyView's 4.0. Home Security Camera also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). ReadyView's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home Security Camera sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. ReadyView asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera has 3.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ReadyView's written reviews are positive against 34% of Home Security Camera's.

ReadyView ships an update every 9 months, Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadyView | Home Security Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readyview/id1291615660/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **33.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRENDnet Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410528183) | [Tapnetic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615821765) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadyView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readyview/id1291615660)

Access live video feeds and remote controls for compatible TRENDnet devices from your mobile phone. Easily set up and manage cameras, view multiple streams simultaneously, and receive push notifications. Save snapshots and control lights directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Remote device control, Multi-camera view, Push notifications, 2-way audio, Snapshot saving, Light control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Home Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377)

Transform old smartphones and tablets into a live-streaming security and pet monitoring system. Receive instant alerts for motion, sound, and human detection to ensure your home and loved ones are always safe.

**Highlights:** Live streaming security camera, Pet and baby monitoring, Sound and motion detection alerts, Human detection alerts, Multi-device linking, QR code setup

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly sub－Cloud Baby Monitor | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Cloud Camera – Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access Weekly 6 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly sub - Home Baby Monitor | $11.99 | per year |
| Monthly sub - Nanny Cam | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly sub - Home Pet Monitor | $17.99 | per year |
| Visory Premium – Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - CCTV Recorder | $23.99 | per year |
| Cloud Camera – 3-month | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Security Camera | $35.99 | per year |
| Super premium | $39.99 | per month |
| Super product monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Monthly super premium subscription | $49.99 | per month |
| Super premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Super premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Visory Premium – Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient motion detection
- 👍 Simple and functional layout
- 🔒 Secure camera monitoring
- 💡 Useful for home security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Difficult setup process
- 💸 Misleading subscription model
- 🚫 Incompatible with some camera models

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to cameras
- Subscription issues and failed refunds
- Inconsistent app performance

**Requested features**

- Zoom control for camera
- Improved customer support
- Easier integration with multiple devices
- Offline/local storage option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadyView free?

ReadyView 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, ReadyView or Home Security Camera?

Home Security Camera is rated higher. ReadyView averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Home Security Camera averages 4.6 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do ReadyView or Home Security Camera have ads?

Neither ReadyView nor Home Security Camera shows ads.

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

ReadyView ships an update every 9 months, and Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, ReadyView was updated on September 17, 2026 and Home Security Camera on September 25, 2026.

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