Comparison

CCTV Connect vs Home Security Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CCTV Connect

Monitor your security cameras remotely with advanced video analytics. Set up smart alerts, search recorded footage, and save video to secure cloud storage. Control cameras and share clips from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Smart alerts with object detection
  • Smart search by date and object
  • Live camera feed viewing
  • Secure offsite cloud storage
  • Remote camera control (PTZ, two-way audio)
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Video download and sharing
Features
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WELCOME TO CCTV CONNECT Once your professional installer has created a CCTV Connect account for you, you'll be able to: - Use video analytics to set up smart alerts and detect hundreds of object types - Smart search - filter by date and/or object - Watch camera live feeds and recorded video from anywhere - Save video to secure offsite Videoloft cloud, at up to 4K resolution - Remotely control cameras (including PTZ controls and two-way audio) - Get alerts when motion is detected - Download and share video COMPATIBLE CAMERAS With a CCTV Connect Cloud Adapter, our software is directly compatible with all Axis IP cameras and all Hikvision IP cameras, NVRs & DVRs (including Hikvision OEMs; full list available below). CCTV Connect is also compatible with a wide range of IP cameras which support ONVIF. We have tested cameras from a range of brands: - Bosch - H-View - Panasonic - Uniview - Wisenet - Dahua - Onwote - Sony - Vivotek Hikvision OEM brands: - 3xLogic - ADJ - Advidia (Video Insight / Panasonic brand) - Alibi (Supercircuits) - Ameta - Annke - Armix - Avue - DMP - Elisa Live - Epcom - Global Network Security - GVS Security - HES Supply - Hikvision - Hills - Hitosino - Honeywell - Hunt CCTV - Interlogix (UTC) - Invidtech - Jlinks - KT&C - LaView - LTS - Nelly's Security - Norelco SafeCam / Spider Vue / Invezia - Northern (Tri-Ed) - Oco - Onix - Power Technology - Safire - Security Camera Warehouse - SecurityTronix - Sentry CCTV - Siqura / TKH - SnapAV / Wirepath - Swann - Syscom - Techpro - Trendnet - Vantage Security - W Box (ADI) - Winic - Xyclop For our full terms of service and our privacy policy please visit https://cctvconnect.com/terms.html and https://cctvconnect.com/privacy.html

About

Home Security Camera

Transform old smartphones and tablets into a live-streaming security and pet monitoring system. Receive instant alerts for motion, sound, and human detection to ensure your home and loved ones are always safe.

Highlights
  • Live streaming security camera
  • Pet and baby monitoring
  • Sound and motion detection alerts
  • Human detection alerts
  • Multi-device linking
  • QR code setup
Features
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Visory Security is a CCTV camera on mobile for incredible home protection or pet care. Use it as your pet monitor, and even CCTV camera recorder or video camera for your cam security system. To use it as a video dog monitor for live streams, you need to link together at least two devices (smartphones or tablets) – one for capturing a video and one for watching it. A wide range of applications: - monitor your pet when you leave them alone - perfect for using as a WiFi kids monitor - know what is going on in the room when you are not there - arrange a smart security and alert system: the intruder will not slip unnoticed General features: Compatible with many mobile devices, you can link together an iPhone and any smartphone easily. Quick setup via QR code To link two devices together you need to do as little as scan a QR code. Support two and more live streams simultaneously Need to arrange a security camera and video dog monitor sessions simultaneously? With this app, you can do it easily. Need to arrange more surveillance sessions? The app is at your help. Impeccable user security and confidentiality This home security surveillance and monitoring app provides a secured connection and does not collect any user data. Add as many devices as you need for free. Rich features for incredible home protection and pet care (coming soon): - Night video camera Arrange overnight surveillance sessions. Or just keep your eye on what is going on in the darkroom to control and stay tuned. - Sound and motion detection Nothing will be left unnoticed. Get an instant alert as the system detects any sound or motion. Kids cry and bark detection The app detects kids cry and barking and send you an instant alert. Perfect for using as a pet monitor or nanny cam app. - Human detection Enhance your home IP cam security system with a human detection feature and get only useful alerts. The app distinguishes a human being from other objects – dogs, cats, etc. Get an instant alert as the system detects a human being in the room. Perfect for using as a home security app. - Cloud storage. All recordings are auto-saved to the cloud. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CCTV Connect4 screens
Home Security Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CCTV Connect at 71% against Home Security Camera's 34%. CCTV Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 19) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Home Security Camera's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 47) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Home Security Camera sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. CCTV Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CCTV Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera has 3.2K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of CCTV Connect's written reviews are positive against 34% of Home Security Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CCTV Connect ships an update monthly, Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CCTV Connect versus Home Security Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCCTV ConnectHome Security Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (47 ratings) — better4.6 (3.2K ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better33.7% of reviews
Number of ratings473.2K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB204 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVideoloft LtdTapnetic LLC

Customer experience

CCTV Connect

All ratings47 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Home Security Camera

All ratings3,215 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive33.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative64.5%

Bugs and requests

CCTV Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Home Security Camera

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to connect to cameras
  • Subscription issues and failed refunds
  • Inconsistent app performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Zoom control for camera
  • Improved customer support
  • Easier integration with multiple devices
  • Offline/local storage option

In-app purchases

None

CCTV Connect

No in-app purchases

19 purchases

Home Security Camera

Subscriptions19
  • Weekly sub-Cloud Baby Monitor$3.997 Days
  • Cloud Camera – Weekly$4.997 Days
  • All Access Weekly 6$5.997 Days
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  • Yearly sub - Home Baby Monitor$11.991 Year
  • Monthly sub - Nanny Cam3 Days trial$14.993 Months
  • Yearly sub - Home Pet Monitor$17.991 Year
  • Visory Premium – Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Yearly sub - CCTV Recorder3 Days trial$23.991 Year
  • Cloud Camera – 3-month$24.993 Months
  • Yearly sub - Remote Camera3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly sub - Security Camera3 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • Super premium3 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Super product monthly$49.991 Month
  • Monthly super premium subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Super premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Super premium1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • Visory Premium – Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly sub - Remote Camera1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly sub - Remote Camera7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is CCTV Connect free?
CCTV Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Home Security Camera free?
Home Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CCTV Connect or Home Security Camera?
CCTV Connect is rated higher. CCTV Connect averages 4.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Home Security Camera averages 4.6 from 3.2K ratings.
Do CCTV Connect or Home Security Camera have ads?
Neither CCTV Connect nor Home Security Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CCTV Connect or Home Security Camera?
CCTV Connect ships an update monthly, and Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, CCTV Connect was updated on July 7, 2026 and Home Security Camera on September 22, 2026.

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