# Brightlink AV vs Security Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brightlink AV at 60% against Security Camera's 0%. Brightlink AV also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Security Camera's advantage is rating (1.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (24 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Security Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Brightlink AV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 1.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Camera has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Brightlink AV's written reviews are positive against 0% of Security Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Brightlink AV ships an update monthly, Security Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brightlink AV | Security Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightlink-av/id1453770459/reviews) | **[1.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-home-smart/id6803055680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brightlink AV LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453770458) | [Fascia Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803055682) |

## What reviewers say

### Brightlink AV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightlink-av/id1453770459)

This application allows users to remotely control Brightlink AV video switchers. It supports a wide range of specific hardware models for seamless integration into AV setups.

**Highlights:** Control Brightlink AV video switchers, Supports multiple hardware models, Remote operation, AV setup integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-home-smart/id6803055680)

Manage your home security camera network with powerful tools. Scan connected devices, monitor network status, test connection speed, and access setup guides for thousands of camera and router models. Analyze recorded footage with AI-powered video analysis.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi network scanner, Security camera setup guides, Internet speed test, AI-powered video analysis, Bluetooth device scanner, Import and export video footage

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Appareils Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Appareils Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brightlink AV free?

Brightlink AV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Security Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brightlink AV or Security Camera?

Security Camera is rated higher. Brightlink AV averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Security Camera averages 1.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do Brightlink AV or Security Camera have ads?

Neither Brightlink AV nor Security Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brightlink AV or Security Camera?

Brightlink AV ships an update monthly, and Security Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Brightlink AV was updated on November 2, 2026 and Security Camera on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*