# Smart Doorbell vs Security Home

The clearest difference is rating: Security Home at 4.3 against Smart Doorbell's 2.5. Security Home also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 4). Smart Doorbell's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Doorbell sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Security Home sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Security Home holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Home has 11K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart Doorbell ships an update every 4 months, Security Home every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Doorbell | Security Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-doorbell/id1335973198/reviews) | **[4.3 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-home-camera-connect/id6695740469/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 107 MB | 87 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) | [CyberApps Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651551377) |

## 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 |


### Security Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-home-camera-connect/id6695740469)

Monitor your home security with real-time video and audio feeds from multiple cameras. Record and playback footage, identify network devices, and easily connect IP cameras for comprehensive coverage. Customize monitoring settings to ensure every area is secure.

**Highlights:** Real-time live video and audio monitoring, Video recording and playback, Smart device identification on network, Easy IP camera connection, Multi-room synchronized monitoring, Flexible monitoring configuration

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Member | $19.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP membership | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| VIP membership | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Fraud/deceptive app
- 💰 Overcharging/hidden fees
- 🔒 Lack of refunds/customer support
- 🔌 Camera connectivity issues
- 📱 Incompatible with devices

**Reported bugs**

- App not working as expected
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Refund policy improvement
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Doorbell free?

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

### Is Security Home free?

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

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

Security Home is rated higher. Smart Doorbell averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Security Home averages 4.3 from 11K ratings.

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

Neither Smart Doorbell nor Security Home shows ads.

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

Smart Doorbell ships an update every 4 months, and Security Home every 3 months. Most recently, Smart Doorbell was updated on October 21, 2026 and Security Home on November 3, 2026.

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