# Smart Doorbell vs Home Security Camera App

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera App at 4.4 against Smart Doorbell's 2.5. Home Security Camera App also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). Smart Doorbell's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Doorbell sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Home Security Camera App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Home Security Camera App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera App has 5.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart Doorbell ships an update every 4 months, Home Security Camera App every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Doorbell | Home Security Camera App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-doorbell/id1335973198/reviews) | **[4.4 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-app/id1540687753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 26.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chuango Security Technology Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/534068551) | [SpeedBoot Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665797241) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Doorbell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-doorbell/id1335973198)

Receive instant notifications on your smartphone when visitors press the doorbell or motion is detected. See and speak to guests remotely, and access optional cloud-based video recordings of events.

**Highlights:** Instant visitor and motion alerts, Two-way audio communication, Remote viewing on demand, Cloud-based video recording, Manage subscriptions

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Basic Annually | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annually | $69.99 | per year |


### 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 Doorbell free?

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

### Is Home Security Camera App free?

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

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

Home Security Camera App is rated higher. Smart Doorbell averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Home Security Camera App averages 4.4 from 5.1K ratings.

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

Neither Smart Doorbell nor Home Security Camera App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Doorbell or Home Security Camera App?

Smart Doorbell ships an update every 4 months, and Home Security Camera App every 4 weeks. Most recently, Smart Doorbell was updated on October 21, 2026 and Home Security Camera App on October 29, 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.*