# Smart Home vs Home Security Camera App

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera App at 4.4 against Smart Home's 1.3. Home Security Camera App also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 0%) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 6). Smart Home's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) 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 App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Smart Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home Security Camera App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera App has 4.7K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Smart Home's written reviews are positive against 27% of Home Security Camera App's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Home | Home Security Camera App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-home/id1296696685/reviews) | **[4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-app/id1540687753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **26.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leedarson Lighting Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/606088631) | [SpeedBoot Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665797241) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-home/id1296696685)

This application is designed to control smart LED bulbs. It allows users to manage their lighting directly from their mobile device.

**Highlights:** Control smart LED bulbs, Mobile device management, Lighting customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Home Security Camera App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-app/id1540687753)

Monitor your home security cameras and scan for nearby Bluetooth devices. Get real-time HD video playback and detailed information about connected devices on your local network. Includes privacy guidance and support.

**Highlights:** Real-time HD video playback, Connect to various camera brands, Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices, Check Bluetooth signal strength, Device information lookup, Privacy protection guidance

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription time - week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription time-month | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP member | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Member | $19.99 | per year |
| Subscription time-quarterly | $26.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP Member | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP member | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $39.99 | per year |
| Subscription time-year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Security camera monitoring
- 👍 Useful for detecting hidden cameras
- 🚀 Efficient scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to access full features
- 🐛 Unreliable detection of cameras
- 👎 Deceptive billing practices
- 💸 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during scans
- Inconsistent detection of cameras
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Ability to view camera details without subscription
- Clearer communication about subscription requirements
- Refund options for unsatisfied users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Home free?

Smart Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Home Security Camera App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Home or Home Security Camera App?

Home Security Camera App is rated higher. Smart Home averages 1.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Home Security Camera App averages 4.4 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Smart Home or Home Security Camera App have ads?

Neither Smart Home nor Home Security Camera App shows ads.

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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.*