# HeimLink vs Hominyx

The clearest difference is rating: Hominyx at 4.5 against HeimLink's 1.9. Hominyx also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). HeimLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hominyx sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. HeimLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hominyx holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HeimLink has 417 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HeimLink ships an update every 4 months, Hominyx every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HeimLink | Hominyx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (417 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heimlink/id1493377215/reviews) | **[4.5 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hominyx-home-security-camera/id6744362631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **417** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | 5.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 270 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen VanTop Technology & Innovation Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461649438) | [HOMINYX LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836926334) |

## What reviewers say

### HeimLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heimlink/id1493377215)

This app allows you to easily set up and monitor your Wi-Fi video camera from your smartphone or tablet. View live video feeds remotely by logging into the application.

**Highlights:** Easy Wi-Fi video camera setup, Live video feed viewing, Remote access from smartphone/tablet, User-friendly interface

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast camera feed
- 🔒 Good security features
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🤖 Decent camera quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- ⏱️ Slow app performance
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads
- 🔌 Unreliable connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- Camera feed freezes or lags
- App crashes on launch
- Motion detection not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with iOS 16

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Customizable motion detection zones
- Faster playback of recorded footage
- Better integration with smart home devices


### Hominyx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hominyx-home-security-camera/id6744362631)

Transform old smartphones and tablets into a powerful home security system. Stream HD video, receive motion alerts, and communicate remotely. Supports multiple cameras and offers secure cloud or local recording options.

**Highlights:** HD Live Streaming, Motion & Sound Alerts, Two-Way Audio, Night Mode, Cloud & Local Recording, Multi-Camera Support, QR Code Pairing

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium access | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HeimLink free?

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

### Is Hominyx free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HeimLink or Hominyx?

Hominyx is rated higher. HeimLink averages 1.9 out of 5 from 417 ratings, while Hominyx averages 4.5 from 56 ratings.

### Do HeimLink or Hominyx have ads?

Hominyx shows ads; HeimLink does not.

### Which is updated more often, HeimLink or Hominyx?

HeimLink ships an update every 4 months, and Hominyx every 2 weeks. Most recently, HeimLink was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hominyx on October 30, 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.*