Swann Security vs SWAN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swann Security
Manage your wired and wireless security systems from a single application. View live feeds from compatible Wi-Fi cameras and DVR/NVR series. Stay connected to your home or business security from anywhere.
- Unified control of security systems
- Seamless integration of wired and wireless solutions
- Live viewing of Wi-Fi cameras
- Compatibility with DVR and NVR series
- Remote access to security feeds
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With Swann Security, everything is controllable via this single app. Swann’s wired security systems, including all of our latest DVR and NVR series, now work seamlessly with wireless solutions such as Swann's new range of Indoor and Outdoor Wi-Fi security cameras. A list of products that work with this app can be found here: https://www.swann.com/us/apps Please note that other Swann CCTV and IP camera models will not work with this app. This page will be updated as new compatible products are released. Note: This app uses a data stream that will connect to your Swann system via 4G/5G or Wi-Fi. When using 4G/5G, the video from your Swann device may be considered "downloads" by your phone service provider and could contribute to any download limit your phone data plan may have. If you exceed any plan limits you may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan. For assistance with this app, contact Swann Tech Support – tech@swann.com
SWAN
Access your SWAN Systems account information on the go. View soil moisture levels, planned irrigation schedules, and weather forecasts for your fields. Get detailed insights into your agricultural operations from anywhere.
- Access SWAN Systems account
- View soil moisture levels
- See planned irrigation schedules
- Access past and forecast weather
- Detailed field information
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The SWAN mobile app lets you access important information in your SWAN Systems account from the palm of your hand, anywhere, anytime. At a glance see soil moisture levels for every field in your operation, or zoom in to see more detail for each field, including planned irrigation for the coming week. Recent past and weekly forecast weather information is also available.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SWAN at 100% against Swann Security's 26%. SWAN also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Swann Security's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (75K vs 3). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Swann Security sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SWAN asks for nothing beyond the download.
SWAN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swann Security has 75K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Swann Security's written reviews are positive against 100% of SWAN's.
Swann Security ships an update every 3 weeks, SWAN every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swann Security | SWAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (75K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 75K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #105 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swann Communications Pty Ltd | INDICINA PTY LTD |
Customer experience
Swann Security
SWAN
Bugs and requests
Swann Security
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes frequently
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inability to download/save recorded videos
- Inconsistent time/date stamps on recordings
Requested features
4 requests- Allow more camera and settings control from app
- Improve playback functionality and organization
- Add option to continuously record instead of motion-based
- Integrate with smart home platforms like Google/Alexa
SWAN
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Swann Security
- Essential$1.991 Month
- Extra3 Months trial$4.991 Month
- ActiveResponse7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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- Unlimited3 Months trial$12.991 Month
- Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Pro Video7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Extra3 Months trial$49.991 Year
- ActiveResponse$49.991 Year
- Unlimited3 Months trial$129.991 Year
- Pro7 Days trial$149.991 Year
- Pro Video7 Days trial$199.991 Year
SWAN
No in-app purchases
