VicoHome vs LongPlusView
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VicoHome
Monitor your home security remotely with live video streaming and two-way audio. Receive instant motion alerts and customize notifications for specific events. Share access with family members for enhanced peace of mind.
- Live video monitoring
- Two-way audio communication
- Motion detection alerts
- Multiple user access
- Extended cloud storage
- Smart push notifications (person, vehicle, pet detection)
- Activity zone customization
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Introducing VicoHome, the smart home camera app designed to bring peace of mind directly to your fingertips. With VicoHome, effortlessly monitor your property from anywhere, anytime. Keep an eye on what matters with live video and greet visitors with Two-Way Talk. Receive instant notifications for any detected motion, so important moments never slip by unnoticed. With the convenience of multiple-user access, keeping your family in the loop has never been easier. 【VicoHome Awareness Service】 Elevate your security with the VicoHome Awareness Subscription to unlock next-level features: 1. Extra Cloud Storage: Gain access to up to 60 days of recording history, ensuring you never miss a moment. 2. Smart Push: Benefit from alerts for person, vehicle, package, and pet detection, allowing you to concentrate on the notifications that truly matter. 3. Activity Zone: Customize and filter alerts by setting up specific activity zones, reducing unnecessary notifications and enhancing your focus on key areas. 【Details of the Awareness Service】 Awareness Gen2 Single Plan ( Subscribe monthly) Awareness Gen2 Single Plan ( Subscribe annually) Awareness Gen2 Unlimited Plan (Subscribe monthly) Awareness Gen2 Unlimited Plan (Subscribe annually) 【Subscription Guidelines】 Cancel auto renewal: Please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours prior to the expiration time of your subscription. Renewal: iTunes account will be charged automatically within 24 hours prior to the expiration time of your subscription. If the renewal is successful, the subscription will be extended by one subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://api-us.vicoo.tech/management/app-files/vicoo/privacy-policy/en/index.html Awareness Service Agreement: https://api-us.vicoo.tech/management/app-files/vicoo/awareness-service-agreement/en/index.html Continuous Subscription Service Agreement: https://api-us.vicoo.tech/management/app-files/vicoo/continuous-subscription-service-agreement/en/index.html
LongPlusView
Monitor your home or office remotely with this P2P network camera client. View real-time video, capture images, and record footage directly from your mobile device. Stay informed about your property's status anytime, anywhere.
- P2P network camera monitoring
- Real-time video viewing
- Image capture
- Video recording
- Easy sequence number connection
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The LongPlusView client is an easy to use P2P network camera video monitoring professional mobile phone client software, connected by a sequence number, the only global P2P network and network cameras installed in the home or office, view real-time video images, and image capture, video. The scene situation users can learn in the shortest possible time home or office. P2P network camera of the software production and the company in the network of cooperation to normal use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VicoHome at 4.9 against LongPlusView's 2.7. VicoHome also leads on ratings volume (114K vs 120) and review sentiment (36% vs 19%). LongPlusView's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. VicoHome sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and LongPlusView sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
VicoHome holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VicoHome has 114K ratings behind it against 120, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of VicoHome's written reviews are positive against 19% of LongPlusView's.
VicoHome ships an update every 2 weeks, LongPlusView monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VicoHome | LongPlusView |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (114K ratings) — better | 2.7 (120 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 36.3% of reviews — better | 19.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 114K — better | 120 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #15 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 267 MB | 188 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PHOTON SAIL TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD. | HEROSPEED TECHNOLOGY LIMITED |
Customer experience
VicoHome
LongPlusView
User reviews
VicoHome
From 114K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to install
- 🚀 Excellent picture quality
- 🚀 Reliable app
- 🚀 Prompt and helpful customer support
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues after firmware updates
- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection and recording
- 🐛 Slow live stream and video playback
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 💰 Subscription required for full features
LongPlusView
From 120 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📸 Clear and sharp picture quality
- 🔄 Easy setup and installation process
- 🎛️ 360-degree view and camera control
- 🔊 Clear audio and intercom functionality
- 📱 User-friendly interface design
Room to improve
- 🐛 App frequently fails to connect to cameras
- ❌ Live feed stops working after updates
- 🔄 App crashes and freezes regularly
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and responsiveness
- 🔐 Login issues and verification code delays
Bugs and requests
VicoHome
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cameras going offline after firmware updates
- Inability to delete video thumbnails
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Subscription changes without notice
Requested features
6 requests- Longer recording duration
- Continuous 24/7 recording option
- Ability to share cameras with multiple users
- Improved motion detection and customizable zones
- Fast forward/rewind for recorded videos
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- Integration with smart home platforms
LongPlusView
Reported bugs
14 issues- App stops connecting to cameras after firmware updates
- Live feed unavailable while cloud service works
- App crashes during setup and camera addition
- Request timeout errors preventing login
- QR code format errors during installation
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- Camera control becomes unresponsive
- Manual camera movement direction inconsistency
- App loading indefinitely on Android devices
- Firmware upgrade fails at 99% completion
- Camera rotation causes app crashes
- False motion detection notifications
- Cameras go offline unexpectedly
- Night vision footage not viewable in cloud service
- Sleep schedule toggle doesn't function automatically
Requested features
9 requests- Longer video recording duration beyond 20 seconds
- Ability to zoom in on recorded events
- Download and share recorded videos
- Bundled subscription for multiple cameras
- Better sleep schedule automation
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- Improved manual camera control responsiveness
- Android app optimization and compatibility
- Apple TV landscape mode support with functional buttons
- Persistent login without frequent logouts
In-app purchases
VicoHome
- Basic(Subscribe Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Basic Plan(1 device, monthly)$2.991 Month
- Plus(Subscribe Monthly)1 Month trial$4.491 Month
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- Gen2 Single Plan(monthly)1 Month trial$4.491 Month
- Gen2 Single Plan(monthly)$4.491 Month
- Gen2 Single Plan(monthly)7 Days trial$4.491 Month
- Gen3 Single-Device Plan (Monthly)1 Month trial$6.991 Month
- Pro(Subscribe Monthly)$7.991 Month
- Individual Premium Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Gen2 Two-device Plan(monthly)1 Month trial$8.951 Month
- Gen2 Unlimited Plan(monthly)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Basic(Subscribe Annually)$31.991 Year
- Plus (Annual)$39.991 Year
- Gen2 Single Plan(annually)1 Month trial$47.491 Year
- Gen2 Single Cam Plan (Annual)1 Year trial2 variants$47.491 Year
- Gen2 Single Plan(annually)7 Days trial$47.491 Year
- Plus(Subscribe Annually)$48.491 Year
- Gen2 Unlimited Plan(annually)1 Month trial$105.991 Year
- VicoHome Basic(1m)$2.99
- VicoHome Plus(3m)$12.99
- VicoHome Basic(12m)$31.99
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- VicoHome Plus(12m)$49.99
LongPlusView
- 7-day cycle monthly package$2.59
- 15-day cycle monthly package$2.99
- 7-day cycle monthly package$3.89
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- 30-day cycle monthly package$4.49
- 7-day cycle season package$7.89
- 15-day cycle season package$7.99
- 60-day cycle monthly package$7.99
- 7-day cycle season package$10.90
- 30-day cycle season package$12.49
- 60-day cycle season package$22.99
- 7-day cycle annual package$25.00
- 15-day cycle annual package$30.99
- 30-day cycle annual package$48.49
- 60-day cycle annual package$89.99









