# Ubox vs Security Home

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ubox at 87% against Security Home's 19%. Ubox also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ubox sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Security Home sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ubox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 11K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Ubox's written reviews are positive against 19% of Security Home's.

Ubox ships an update monthly, Security Home every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ubox | Security Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubox/id1436112326/reviews)** | [4.3 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-home-camera-connect/id6695740469/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | **87.2% of reviews** | 18.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 92 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HONGBO WANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805831191) | [CyberApps Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651551377) |

## What reviewers say

### Ubox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubox/id1436112326)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app allows you to connect and manage intelligent video devices, offering features like power saving, remote wake-up, and various recording options. It supports live viewing, two-way audio, and smart notifications with AI face recognition, compatible with a range of camera types.

**Highlights:** User registration and device binding, Power-saving mode and remote wakeup, TF and cloud recording, AI face recognition notifications, Live view H.264 720P/1080P, Dual way audio, Support for various camera types

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-day recurring cloud storage | $3.99 | per month |
| 30-day recurring cloud storage | $5.99 | per month |
| 2 x 30 days cloud recording | $6.99 | per month |
| 3 x 30 days cloud recording | $10.99 | per month |
| 2 x 180 days cloud recording | $10.99 | per month |
| 3 x 30 days cloud recording | $16.99 | per month |
| 4 x 30 days cloud recording | $22.99 | per month |
| 7-day recurring cloud storage | $39.99 | per year |
| 30-day recurring cloud storage | $59.99 | per year |
| Cloud storage 30 days | $3.49 | one-time |
| 30-day event trigger video | $5.49 | one-time |
| Cloud storage 180 days | $10.99 | one-time |
| 180-day event trigger video | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📽️ Good video quality
- 🔋 Long battery life
- 🌞 Reliable solar charging
- 👍 Straightforward setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Limited motion detection customization
- 🔄 Frequent app crashes
- 🤖 Unresponsive customer support
- 💸 Expensive cloud storage plans

**Reported bugs**

- Camera disconnects randomly
- App freezes during live view
- Recorded videos not saving properly
- Incorrect battery level reporting

**Requested features**

- Scheduled recording and notifications
- Customizable motion detection zones
- Local video storage option
- PC/web-based app support
- Improved two-way audio quality


### Security Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-home-camera-connect/id6695740469)

Monitor your home security with real-time video and audio feeds from multiple cameras. Record and playback footage, identify network devices, and easily connect IP cameras for comprehensive coverage. Customize monitoring settings to ensure every area is secure.

**Highlights:** Real-time live video and audio monitoring, Video recording and playback, Smart device identification on network, Easy IP camera connection, Multi-room synchronized monitoring, Flexible monitoring configuration

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Member | $19.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP membership | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| VIP membership | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Fraud/deceptive app
- 💰 Overcharging/hidden fees
- 🔒 Lack of refunds/customer support
- 🔌 Camera connectivity issues
- 📱 Incompatible with devices

**Reported bugs**

- App not working as expected
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Refund policy improvement
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ubox free?

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

### Is Security Home free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ubox or Security Home?

Ubox is rated higher. Ubox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Security Home averages 4.3 from 11K ratings.

### Do Ubox or Security Home have ads?

Neither Ubox nor Security Home shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ubox or Security Home?

Ubox ships an update monthly, and Security Home every 3 months. Most recently, Ubox was updated on September 27, 2026 and Security Home on September 26, 2026.

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