# HeimKits vs Home Security Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera at 4.6 against HeimKits's 2.0. Home Security Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 6%). HeimKits's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home Security Camera sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. HeimKits asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera has 3.3K ratings behind it against 144, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of HeimKits's written reviews are positive against 33% of Home Security Camera's.

HeimKits ships an update every 8 months, Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HeimKits | Home Security Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heimkits/id1478099492/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 144 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | **32.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 313 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen VanTop Technology & Innovation Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461649438) | [Tapnetic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615821765) |

## What reviewers say

### HeimKits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heimkits/id1478099492)

Access your HeimVision NVR system directly from your mobile device. View live video feeds, review recordings, and manage your surveillance system with ease. Experience seamless remote monitoring for your security needs.

**Highlights:** NVR system access, Real-time video, Recording playback, Mobile device compatibility, Remote monitoring

**In-app purchases:** none


### Home Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377)

Transform old smartphones and tablets into a live-streaming security and pet monitoring system. Receive instant alerts for motion, sound, and human detection to ensure your home and loved ones are always safe.

**Highlights:** Live streaming security camera, Pet and baby monitoring, Sound and motion detection alerts, Human detection alerts, Multi-device linking, QR code setup

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly sub－Cloud Baby Monitor | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Cloud Camera – Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access Weekly 6 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly sub - Home Baby Monitor | $11.99 | per year |
| Monthly sub - Nanny Cam | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly sub - Home Pet Monitor | $17.99 | per year |
| Visory Premium – Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - CCTV Recorder | $23.99 | per year |
| Cloud Camera – 3-month | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Security Camera | $35.99 | per year |
| Super premium | $39.99 | per month |
| Visory yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Super product monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Monthly super premium subscription | $49.99 | per month |
| Super premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Super premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Visory Premium – Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient motion detection
- 👍 Simple and functional layout
- 🔒 Secure camera monitoring
- 💡 Useful for home security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Difficult setup process
- 💸 Misleading subscription model
- 🚫 Incompatible with some camera models

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to cameras
- Subscription issues and failed refunds
- Inconsistent app performance

**Requested features**

- Zoom control for camera
- Improved customer support
- Easier integration with multiple devices
- Offline/local storage option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HeimKits free?

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

### Is Home Security Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HeimKits or Home Security Camera?

Home Security Camera is rated higher. HeimKits averages 2.0 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while Home Security Camera averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do HeimKits or Home Security Camera have ads?

Neither HeimKits nor Home Security Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HeimKits or Home Security Camera?

HeimKits ships an update every 8 months, and Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, HeimKits was updated on October 22, 2026 and Home Security Camera on October 24, 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.*