# Arlo Secure vs Home Security

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arlo Secure at 57% against Home Security's 17%. Arlo Secure also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (406K vs 2.2K). Home Security's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arlo Secure sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Home Security sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arlo Secure holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arlo Secure has 406K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Arlo Secure's written reviews are positive against 17% of Home Security's.

Arlo Secure ships an update weekly, Home Security every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arlo Secure | Home Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (406K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arlo-secure-home-security/id1459289784/reviews)** | [3.9 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-scanner/id6478574268/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **406K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | **56.9% of reviews** | 17.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 818 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arlo Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457647429) | [Appurple](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728810496) |

## What reviewers say

### Arlo Secure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arlo-secure-home-security/id1459289784)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #118 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your smart home security system, including cameras and video doorbells, from a single app. Arm/disarm your system, customize activity zones, and receive intelligent alerts. Access live experts and emergency response for round-the-clock protection.

**Highlights:** Remote system control, Customizable activity zones, Intelligent motion alerts, 24/7 live security experts, Emergency response activation, High-resolution video viewing, Object detection (person, package, animal, vehicle)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Single | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Single | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| Plus Single | $95.99 | per year |
| Basic Single | $99.99 | per year |
| Basic Unlimited | $149.99 | per year |
| Plus | $219.00 | per year |
| Premium | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clear video quality
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔋 Good battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and cameras going offline
- 🕰️ Slow app response and video loading
- 💰 Expensive hardware and subscription model
- 🔔 Overly sensitive motion detection and false alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Camera firmware issues causing malfunctions
- App freezing and logging users out unexpectedly
- Inconsistent motion detection and recording
- Syncing issues between multiple devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification sounds and volumes
- Ability to view recordings from specific cameras
- Improved geofencing and automation features
- Better integration with smart home platforms


### Home Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-scanner/id6478574268)

This app helps you find and connect to cameras on your home network, enhancing privacy and security. It scans Wi-Fi networks to identify all connected devices and provides detailed information about them. Additional tools for network performance and Bluetooth scanning offer a comprehensive approach to detecting potential surveillance.

**Highlights:** Detects cameras on your network, Scans Wi-Fi networks for connected devices, Provides detailed device information (IP, MAC), Tests internet and network speed, Performs ping tests, Includes Bluetooth device search, Scans for electromagnetic signals

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camera Finder Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Camera Finder Weekly PRO | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Camera Finder Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Hijas de mi vida
- 🌟 Massie
- 🌟 1018
- 🌟 Camara2025
- 🌟 2368

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 A disgusting way to make a living
- 🚫 Installation issues
- 🚫 Doesn't do what it says, have to pay to use
- 🚫 Took my money, hard to cancel
- 🚫 Can't cancel, made difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Camera setup issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Interface improvements
- Better customer support and refund process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arlo Secure free?

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

### Is Home Security free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arlo Secure or Home Security?

Arlo Secure is rated higher. Arlo Secure averages 4.2 out of 5 from 406K ratings, while Home Security averages 3.9 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Arlo Secure or Home Security have ads?

Arlo Secure shows ads; Home Security does not.

### Which is updated more often, Arlo Secure or Home Security?

Arlo Secure ships an update weekly, and Home Security every 9 months. Most recently, Arlo Secure was updated on September 25, 2026 and Home Security on September 22, 2026.

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