# CCTV Connect vs Home Security Camera

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CCTV Connect | Home Security Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cctv-connect/id1348714224/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 33.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Videoloft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/639672979) | [Tapnetic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615821765) |

## What reviewers say

### CCTV Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cctv-connect/id1348714224)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Home Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly sub－Cloud Baby Monitor | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Cloud Camera – Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access Weekly 6 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly sub - Home Baby Monitor | $11.99 | per year |
| Monthly sub - Nanny Cam | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly sub - Home Pet Monitor | $17.99 | per year |
| Visory Premium – Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - CCTV Recorder | $23.99 | per year |
| Cloud Camera – 3-month | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Security Camera | $35.99 | per year |
| Super premium | $39.99 | per month |
| Super product monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Monthly super premium subscription | $49.99 | per month |
| Super premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Super premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Visory Premium – Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient motion detection
- 👍 Simple and functional layout
- 🔒 Secure camera monitoring
- 💡 Useful for home security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Difficult setup process
- 💸 Misleading subscription model
- 🚫 Incompatible with some camera models

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*