# HIDVCAM vs Home Security Camera App

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera App at 4.4 against HIDVCAM's 1.9. Home Security Camera App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 55). HIDVCAM's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HIDVCAM sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Home Security Camera App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Home Security Camera App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera App has 4.7K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of HIDVCAM's written reviews are positive against 27% of Home Security Camera App's.

HIDVCAM ships an update every 5 weeks, Home Security Camera App every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HIDVCAM | Home Security Camera App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidvcam/id1434068425/reviews) | **[4.4 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-app/id1540687753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | **26.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [祥文 曾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273655665) | [SpeedBoot Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665797241) |

## What reviewers say

### HIDVCAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidvcam/id1434068425)

Transform your mobile device into a powerful webcam for live and historical video monitoring. Receive alarm notifications and manage authorizations with ease. Enjoy full-duplex intercom functionality for seamless communication.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Historical video playback, Alarm message push notifications, Authorization management, Full-duplex intercom

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month package for 7-day | $3.99 | per month |
| Half year package for 7-day | $15.99 | per 6 months |
| 7-day circle storage H7 | $26.99 | per year |
| for 30-day circle storage H30 | $38.99 | per 6 months |
| week package H1 | $0.29 | one-time |
| Week package T1 | $0.29 | one-time |
| 月套餐 H7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Month package | $5.99 | one-time |
| month package H7 | $6.90 | one-time |
| Month package T30 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30-day data plan D1392 | $14.90 | one-time |
| 年套餐 H7 | $14.99 | one-time |
| half year package H7 | $24.90 | one-time |
| Half year package | $24.99 | one-time |
| 90-day data plan D1641 | $39.49 | one-time |
| year package H7 | $43.90 | one-time |
| Year package | $43.90 | one-time |
| half year package H30 | $62.90 | one-time |
| Half year package T30 | $62.90 | one-time |
| 180-day data plan D1390 | $79.90 | one-time |
| 年套餐T30 | $79.99 | one-time |
| year package H30 | $120.99 | one-time |
| Year packageT30 | $120.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup
- 👍 Simple and functional app
- 🚀 Plug and play
- 👍 Works as expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🔋 Short battery life
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to receive verification code
- Inconsistent video playback and downloads
- Alarms and notifications not working as expected
- Sudden app crashes and freezes
- Failure to connect to WiFi

**Requested features**

- Ability to change activity zone size
- Sensitivity slider for motion detection
- More control over cloud storage subscription
- Ability to delete saved videos
- Support for more than 4 cameras


### Home Security Camera App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-app/id1540687753)

Monitor your home security cameras and scan for nearby Bluetooth devices. Get real-time HD video playback and detailed information about connected devices on your local network. Includes privacy guidance and support.

**Highlights:** Real-time HD video playback, Connect to various camera brands, Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices, Check Bluetooth signal strength, Device information lookup, Privacy protection guidance

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription time - week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription time-month | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP member | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Member | $19.99 | per year |
| Subscription time-quarterly | $26.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP Member | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP member | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $39.99 | per year |
| Subscription time-year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Security camera monitoring
- 👍 Useful for detecting hidden cameras
- 🚀 Efficient scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to access full features
- 🐛 Unreliable detection of cameras
- 👎 Deceptive billing practices
- 💸 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during scans
- Inconsistent detection of cameras
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Ability to view camera details without subscription
- Clearer communication about subscription requirements
- Refund options for unsatisfied users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HIDVCAM free?

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

### Is Home Security Camera App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HIDVCAM or Home Security Camera App?

Home Security Camera App is rated higher. HIDVCAM averages 1.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Home Security Camera App averages 4.4 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do HIDVCAM or Home Security Camera App have ads?

HIDVCAM shows ads; Home Security Camera App does not.

### Which is updated more often, HIDVCAM or Home Security Camera App?

HIDVCAM ships an update every 5 weeks, and Home Security Camera App every 4 weeks. Most recently, HIDVCAM was updated on October 20, 2026 and Home Security Camera App on October 20, 2026.

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