# CloudEdge vs Home Security

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CloudEdge at 64% against Home Security's 17%. CloudEdge also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CloudEdge sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Home Security sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CloudEdge holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudEdge has 21K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of CloudEdge's written reviews are positive against 17% of Home Security's.

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, Home Security every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudEdge | Home Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudedge/id1294635090/reviews)** | [3.9 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-scanner/id6478574268/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | **64.0% of reviews** | 17.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 315 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou MEARI Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429482772) | [Appurple](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728810496) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudEdge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudedge/id1294635090)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Access real-time video feeds and playback recordings from your home or business. Receive instant motion detection alerts for enhanced security. Stay connected to your property and loved ones from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Real-time video streaming, Playback recording access, Motion detection alerts, Time and message reminders, Video image sharing

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One cam for 30 days AI Service | $1.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 1 Device | $1.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 3 Days | $2.99 | per month |
| One Camera for 30 days Cloud | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 7 Days | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-as-1-c | $6.99 | per month |
| Cloud SUB Event 2 Device | $7.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-as-1-c | $8.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-1-duov4 | $8.99 | per month |
| Event One Month 3 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Continue One Month 3 Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event One Month 7 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event One Quarter 3 Days | $7.99 | one-time |
| Data 200G One Month Dis. US | $12.99 | one-time |
| One Camera AI Service Year | $19.99 | one-time |
| Data Unlimited Month US Dis. | $20.99 | one-time |
| Event One Year 3 Days | $29.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Year Event 1 Device | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy installation
- 👍 Clear image quality
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 💡 Solar panel option for battery life
- 👍 User-friendly app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable notifications and motion detection
- 🔋 Battery life issues
- 🔒 Can't have multiple users logged in at once
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Delayed video playback and buffering issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras going offline randomly
- App signing users out unexpectedly
- Firmware update issues
- Inconsistent motion detection and recording

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust motion detection sensitivity
- Option to disable motion alerts while keeping recording
- Faster and more reliable notifications
- Improved video playback controls (timeline, fast forward, rewind)
- Support for multiple user accounts


### Home Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-scanner/id6478574268)

This app helps you find and connect to cameras on your home network, enhancing privacy and security. It scans Wi-Fi networks to identify all connected devices and provides detailed information about them. Additional tools for network performance and Bluetooth scanning offer a comprehensive approach to detecting potential surveillance.

**Highlights:** Detects cameras on your network, Scans Wi-Fi networks for connected devices, Provides detailed device information (IP, MAC), Tests internet and network speed, Performs ping tests, Includes Bluetooth device search, Scans for electromagnetic signals

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camera Finder Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Camera Finder Weekly PRO | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Camera Finder Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Hijas de mi vida
- 🌟 Massie
- 🌟 1018
- 🌟 Camara2025
- 🌟 2368

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 A disgusting way to make a living
- 🚫 Installation issues
- 🚫 Doesn't do what it says, have to pay to use
- 🚫 Took my money, hard to cancel
- 🚫 Can't cancel, made difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Camera setup issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Interface improvements
- Better customer support and refund process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudEdge free?

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

### Is Home Security free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CloudEdge or Home Security?

CloudEdge is rated higher. CloudEdge averages 4.3 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Home Security averages 3.9 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do CloudEdge or Home Security have ads?

Neither CloudEdge nor Home Security shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudEdge or Home Security?

CloudEdge ships an update every 2 weeks, and Home Security every 9 months. Most recently, CloudEdge was updated on October 2, 2026 and Home Security on September 30, 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.*