# mydlink vs Swann Security

The clearest difference is update cadence: Swann Security at every 3 weeks against mydlink's every 3 months. Swann Security also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). mydlink's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mydlink sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Swann Security sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Swann Security holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45K and 75K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of mydlink's written reviews are positive against 26% of Swann Security's.

mydlink ships an update every 3 months, Swann Security every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mydlink | Swann Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydlink/id1311150377/reviews) | **[4.7 (75K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swann-security/id1453620213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 45K | **75K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | **25.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#111** |
| Size | 165 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [D-Link International](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435747871) | [Swann Communications Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/416404343) |

## What reviewers say

### mydlink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mydlink/id1311150377)

Monitor your home remotely with real-time camera feeds, motion alerts, and cloud recording. Automate appliances with schedules and voice commands via Google Assistant or Alexa. Offers enriched features and an intuitive user experience for smarter home management.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera viewing, Motion and sound detection alerts, Cloud video recording, Appliance control (on/off), Scheduling and automation, Voice control with Google Assistant/Alexa, Rich notifications with snapshots

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite-Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Basic-Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Premium-Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium-Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro-Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Lite-Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Plus-Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Basic-Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium-Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro-Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent video quality
- 👍 Easy setup and installation
- 🔒 Reliable home security
- 💡 Useful for monitoring pets/kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent connectivity and app crashes
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to competitors
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and loading times
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with cloud storage

**Reported bugs**

- Firmware updates causing camera failures
- Cloud recording issues and missing clips
- Unreliable motion detection and notifications

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Customizable notification sounds
- 24/7 continuous recording option
- Multi-account management


### Swann Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swann-security/id1453620213)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Manage your wired and wireless security systems from a single application. View live feeds from compatible Wi-Fi cameras and DVR/NVR series. Stay connected to your home or business security from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Unified control of security systems, Seamless integration of wired and wireless solutions, Live viewing of Wi-Fi cameras, Compatibility with DVR and NVR series, Remote access to security feeds

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential | $1.99 | per month |
| Extra | $4.99 | per month |
| ActiveResponse | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Video | $19.99 | per month |
| Extra | $49.99 | per year |
| ActiveResponse | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $129.99 | per year |
| Pro | $149.99 | per year |
| Pro Video | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy installation
- 🔒 Good camera quality
- 👍 Reliable system when working
- 👍 Useful app features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
- 🔍 Slow live view and playback
- 🔍 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 🔍 Poor motion detection and false alerts
- 🔋 Poor battery life on wireless cameras

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inability to download/save recorded videos
- Inconsistent time/date stamps on recordings

**Requested features**

- Allow more camera and settings control from app
- Improve playback functionality and organization
- Add option to continuously record instead of motion-based
- Integrate with smart home platforms like Google/Alexa


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mydlink free?

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

### Is Swann Security free?

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

### Which has better reviews, mydlink or Swann Security?

Swann Security is rated higher. mydlink averages 4.5 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Swann Security averages 4.7 from 75K ratings.

### Do mydlink or Swann Security have ads?

Neither mydlink nor Swann Security shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mydlink or Swann Security?

mydlink ships an update every 3 months, and Swann Security every 3 weeks. Most recently, mydlink was updated on September 25, 2026 and Swann Security on September 24, 2026.

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