Comparison

ifHome(Smart Camera) vs LWS380

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

Head to head
About

ifHome(Smart Camera)

Access your smart cameras and NVRs remotely, from anywhere in the world. This application connects you to your security devices, enhancing safety for you and your family.

Highlights
  • Remote camera access
  • NVR connectivity
  • Global access
  • Enhanced family safety
  • Device management
Features
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ifhome lets you access your smart cameras, NVRs and other devices offsite or across countries, bringing you and your family closer together to make your life safer

About

LWS380

Access real-time video feeds from your cameras remotely, whether at home, office, or factory. Share your camera ID with loved ones to allow them to view live footage, TF card records, and engage in real-time conversations. Receive timely alarm detections to prevent potential losses and adjust video quality for optimal network performance.

Highlights
  • Real-time camera video streaming
  • Remote access from anywhere
  • Share camera ID with friends/family
  • View TF card records
  • Real-time talk functionality
  • Alarm detection notifications
  • Switchable HD/SD video quality
Features
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You can get real-time camera videos anytime anywhere, such as your home, offices or factories, through LWS380. With sharing your camera ID, your relatives and friends can watch your real-time videos or TF card records and even can make a real-time talk with you. It's convenient to get alarm detections from your camera on time to prevent potential loss for you. It's considerable for you to switch video quality between HD or SD to adjust your network conditions. The most important thing is you can add and operate your camera conveniently to enjoy your beautiful life or to records your precious moments.

Screenshots

ifHome(Smart Camera)4 screens
LWS3804 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ifHome(Smart Camera) at none against LWS380's shown. ifHome(Smart Camera) also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ifHome(Smart Camera) ships an update every 4 months, LWS380 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ifHome(Smart Camera) versus LWS380: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterifHome(Smart Camera)LWS380
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.7% of reviews9.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB296 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Sricctv Technology Co., Ltd.岸冰 梁

Customer experience

ifHome(Smart Camera)

Written reviews15 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative86.7%

LWS380

All ratings14 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative78.6%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive9.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative87.4%

In-app purchases

None

ifHome(Smart Camera)

No in-app purchases

None

LWS380

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ifHome(Smart Camera) free?
ifHome(Smart Camera) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LWS380 free?
LWS380 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ifHome(Smart Camera) or LWS380 have ads?
LWS380 shows ads; ifHome(Smart Camera) does not.
Which is updated more often, ifHome(Smart Camera) or LWS380?
ifHome(Smart Camera) ships an update every 4 months, and LWS380 every 2 months. Most recently, ifHome(Smart Camera) was updated on November 2, 2026 and LWS380 on November 11, 2026.

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