Comparison

VicoHome vs Kemo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VicoHome

Monitor your home security remotely with live video feeds and two-way audio. Receive instant motion alerts and grant multi-user access for family members. Enhance security with optional cloud storage and smart detection features.

Highlights
  • Live video monitoring
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Instant motion notifications
  • Multi-user access
  • Cloud storage options
  • Smart detection (person, vehicle, pet)
Features
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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

About

Kemo

Easily set up your smart home devices and receive instant alerts for visitors or motion. Monitor your home with high-definition video, and communicate with visitors from anywhere. Offers various subscription plans for extended service.

Highlights
  • Easy device setup
  • Instant visitor/motion alerts
  • High-definition video monitoring
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Remote access from anywhere
  • Automatic subscription renewal
Features
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- Easy to set up your devices in the Kemo App. - Get instant messages when visitors press the doorbell or trigger the PIR motion sensors. - Monitor your home in high definition video. See, hear, and speak to visitors from anywhere. Automatic Subscription Instructions: 1. Service name: Cyclic 15 day, use 1 month(1 month);R-cycle 30 day,service 6 month(6 months);R-cycle 30 day, service 1 year(1 year) 2. Price: continuous package for 1 month product is $3.99, continuous package for 6 months product is $28.99, continuous package for 1 year product is $29.99 3. For an account that purchases an automatic subscription service, we will automatically deduct the next period of fees within 24 hours from your iTunes account before the service expires, and extend the corresponding service content, service conditions and service period. 4. If you need to cancel the automatic subscription, please manually open the Apple phone "Settings"-->Enter "iTunes Store & App Store"-->Click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscribe", select "Aiwit" to cancel the subscription. If you do not close the automatic subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, it will be deemed that you have agreed to continue the authorization, and the subscription will be automatically renewed. User agreement: https://api.v2.gdxp.com/install_agreement_v2 Privacy agreement: https://api.v2.gdxp.com/privacy_agreement/aiwit Subscription Service agreement: https://api.v2.gdxp.com/renewal

Screenshots

VicoHome4 screens
Kemo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VicoHome at 4.9 against Kemo's 4.6. VicoHome also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 17%) and chart position (#15 vs #55). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VicoHome sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Kemo sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VicoHome holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 115K and 94K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of VicoHome's written reviews are positive against 17% of Kemo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VicoHome ships an update every 2 weeks, Kemo every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
VicoHome versus Kemo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVicoHomeKemo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (115K ratings) — better4.6 (94K ratings)
Positive reviews35.5% of reviews — better17.4% of reviews
Number of ratings115K — better94K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#15 — better#55
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size269 MB168 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPHOTON SAIL TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.NumLake Tech Limited

Customer experience

VicoHome

All ratings114,895 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1,459 reviews
Positive35.5%
Neutral9.3%
Negative55.2%

Kemo

All ratings92,015 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews2,083 reviews
Positive17.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative75.2%

User reviews

VicoHome

From 115K App Store ratings

What 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

Kemo

From 94K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Clear video quality
  • 👍 Easy installation
  • 🔋 Long-lasting battery
  • 💡 Wireless and rechargeable
  • 🔒 Decent security features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Delayed motion detection
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🔒 Forced subscription for cloud storage
  • 👎 Poor customer service

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

Kemo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Inability to format SD card
  • Inconsistent battery life
  • Randomly logged out of app

Requested features

4 requests
  • More customization options
  • Faster live video feed
  • Ability to view recorded videos without subscription
  • Improved motion detection sensitivity

In-app purchases

22 purchases

VicoHome

Subscriptions18
  • 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
One-time4
  • VicoHome Basic(1m)$2.99
  • VicoHome Plus(3m)$12.99
  • VicoHome Basic(12m)$31.99
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  • VicoHome Plus(12m)$49.99
12 purchases

Kemo

Subscriptions12
  • Cyclic 15 day, use 1 month$3.991 Month
  • U-Cyclic 14 day, use 1 year3 Months trial$19.991 Year
  • R-cycle 30 day,service 6 month1 Month trial$28.996 Months
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  • R-Service 6 month,cycle 30 day1 Month trial$28.996 Months
  • R-Cyclic 30 day, use 6 month1 Month trial$28.996 Months
  • R-Use 6 month,cyclic 30 day1 Month trial$28.996 Months
  • RA-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day$29.991 Year
  • R-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • R-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • R-Service 1 year,cycle 30 day1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • R-cycle 30 day, service 1 year1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • RA-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year$29.991 Year

Questions

Is VicoHome free?
VicoHome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kemo free?
Kemo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VicoHome or Kemo?
VicoHome is rated higher. VicoHome averages 4.9 out of 5 from 115K ratings, while Kemo averages 4.6 from 94K ratings.
Do VicoHome or Kemo have ads?
Both VicoHome and Kemo show ads.
Which is updated more often, VicoHome or Kemo?
VicoHome ships an update every 2 weeks, and Kemo every 3 weeks. Most recently, VicoHome was updated on October 30, 2026 and Kemo on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, VicoHome or Kemo?
VicoHome currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and Kemo at #55. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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