Comparison

Soliom 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

Soliom

This app connects to a solar-powered video doorbell, offering live 1080P HD viewing and two-way audio. It features motion detection with optional push alerts and is built to be weather-proof.

Highlights
  • Solar-powered video doorbell integration
  • Live 1080P HD video streaming
  • Two-way audio communication
  • PIR motion detection
  • IP65 weather-proof design
  • Snapshot functionality
Features
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Truly Wireless Solar-Power Integrated Video Doorbell APP Main Features: -World's first solar powered video doorbell -Live view 1080P H.264 -Snap shot -IP 65 weather proof -Two-Way audio -PIR motion detection and push alarm optional

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

Soliom4 screens
Home Security Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera at 4.6 against Soliom's 1.7. Home Security Camera also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 64) and review sentiment (33% vs 13%). Soliom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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 20 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Soliom asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Home Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera has 3.3K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Soliom's written reviews are positive against 33% of Home Security Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soliom ships an update monthly, Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Soliom versus Home Security Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoliomHome Security Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (64 ratings)4.6 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.0% of reviews32.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings643.3K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer正 李Tapnetic LLC

Customer experience

Soliom

All ratings64 ratings
Positive10.9%
Neutral7.8%
Negative81.3%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive13.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative82.6%

Home Security Camera

All ratings3,250 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive32.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative65.3%

User reviews

Soliom

From 64 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Good hardware quality
  • 💡 Solar charging feature
  • 💡 Live view functionality
  • 👍 Low cost, no service fee

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App is buggy and unstable
  • 🐛 Playback is difficult/impossible
  • 🐛 Notifications are unreliable/non-existent
  • 🐛 Cannot turn off notification sounds
  • 🐛 Poor customer support

Home Security Camera

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Soliom

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • Playback slider never works
  • Cannot view anything on SD cards from app
  • Notifications stopped working (iOS 14.2+)
  • App asks for password repeatedly
  • Motion detection is laggy/slow
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  • App is unusable for live monitoring only
  • Cannot change WIFI network (only 2.4g)
  • App is useless since last update
  • Camera will not save videos to cloud
  • Bug in settings causing 'Recording Mode: Disabled'
  • Cannot connect to WiFi
  • App freezes or buffers in settings
  • App connects to camera inconsistently
  • Cloud recordings are only 8 seconds
  • SD card does not record
  • Constant buzzing/notifications even when off
  • App glitches and turns off camera
  • App has references to 'ubell'
  • Chime unpaired itself
  • Buttons at bottom of app require multiple taps
  • App crashes or is unstable
  • Camera doesn't detect motion when user is in front
  • App requires QR code for re-installation after deletion
  • App does not ask for confirmation before deleting device

Requested features

11 requests
  • Fix playback functionality
  • Improve notification reliability
  • Add option to turn off notification sounds
  • Improve app UI and smoothness
  • Add feature to delete videos/pictures
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  • Allow continuous recording
  • Improve motion detection sensitivity/area selection
  • Add LED light to doorbell
  • Allow editing of notification messages
  • Add zoom functionality
  • Make app support available in English

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

Soliom

No in-app purchases

20 purchases

Home Security Camera

Subscriptions20
  • 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
  • Visory yearly subscription$49.991 Year
  • 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 Soliom free?
Soliom 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, Soliom or Home Security Camera?
Home Security Camera is rated higher. Soliom averages 1.7 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Home Security Camera averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Soliom or Home Security Camera have ads?
Neither Soliom nor Home Security Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soliom or Home Security Camera?
Soliom ships an update monthly, and Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, Soliom was updated on October 20, 2026 and Home Security Camera on October 24, 2026.

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