Comparison

EYE vs Home V

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

Head to head
About

EYE

Monitor and manage your WIFI cameras remotely. Receive instant alerts, view live feeds, and access recorded footage from anywhere. Enjoy two-way audio and intelligent notifications for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Remote WIFI camera management
  • Cloud storage for alerts
  • Real-time alarm message push
  • Two-way audio conversation
  • Intelligent alerts
  • Real-time preview and playback
Features
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The app can manage the WIFI cameras, with the EYE-U app, you can control devices, configure parameters, and get alerts anytime and anywhere in the world. -Cloud storage alerts image and alerts video -Alarm message push to your phone -Two-way conversation and audio -Intelligent alerts -Real-time preview and playback -Review the record video and photo -Full HD picture quality in day & night

About

Home V

Monitor your home and family with an interactive security system. Stream live video, communicate via two-way audio, and receive instant motion alerts. Features include colorful night vision and Alexa integration for 24/7 awareness.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Two-way communication
  • Recorded video playback
  • Instant motion alerts
  • Colorful night vision
  • Alexa integration
Features
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Home V App is an easy-to-use security system that keeps your family safe with interactive monitoring of your home. Advanced features include: stream live video, two-way communication, play recorded videos, instant motion alert, colorful night vision and works with Alexa. It covers your entire house and allows you to stay aware of what's happening 24/7. Automatic Renewal Service Rules If you click to subscribe, activate and use Cloud Plan automatic renewal service (hereinafter referred to as "this automatic renewal service"), it is deemed that you agree to these rules. You understand and agree: 1. If you subscribe to this automatic renewal service and you do not explicitly cancel this automatic renewal service during the subscription period, the relevant entities will be bound from the time you activate this automatic renewal service 1 day before each subscription period is about to expire. The service fee for the next subscription period will be automatically deducted from the balance of the account (hereinafter collectively referred to as "account") such as the pre-defined self-owned recharge account, bound third-party payment account, bank card, communication account, etc., thereby extending the membership validity period corresponding to the subscription period . You should pay attention to the status of the above accounts and deductible balances. The risks and/or losses such as failure to renew due to account problems or insufficient balance will be borne by you. 2.Subscription period: No expiry date unless you cancel the cloud plan subscription. 3. You confirm and agree that Puwell have the right to adjust service prices. If Puwell intends to adjust the service price when you activate the automatic renewal service, we will notify you in advance by appropriate means (including but not limited to announcements on the site, SMS, etc.). If you do not agree to the service price adjustment, you can cancel this automatic renewal service in accordance with these rules; if you do not cancel this automatic renewal service, the subsequent charges deducted by the relevant entity will be based on the adjusted service fee; if you are subscribing Cancellation within 24 hours before the expiration of the period, the relevant entity may deduct the service fee for the next subscription period based on the adjusted service fee, and then stop the withholding service. After this automatic renewal service is canceled, if you activate the automatic renewal service again, the service fee automatically deducted by the relevant entity shall be subject to the service fee displayed on the page at that time. 4. The method for automatic renewal users to unsubscribe is as follows: Apple in-app payment (IAP payment, in-app purchase): Open the Apple phone "Settings" --> enter "iTunes Store and App Store" --> click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", Go to the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscribe", and select your Cloud Plan subscription to cancel it. If you do not cancel the automatic renewal function 1 day before the subscription period expires, the subscription will be automatically renewed and deducted. Third party payment: You can cancel your subscription by going to the Cloud Services Subscription Management or by going to the third party payment platform. 5. Puwell can also stop continuing to provide you with automatic renewal services according to the needs of its operating strategy. Your Cloud Plan service period will terminate on the date of the expiration of the current service period. 6. Cloud Plan service agreement: https://appint.ipc365.com/Index/showFile?filetype=cloudterms&lan=en 7. Privacy agreement: https://appint.ipc365.com/Index/showFile?filetype=pravicy

Screenshots

EYE4 screens
Home V4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Home V at 51% against EYE's 0%. Home V also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). EYE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Home V sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. EYE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Home V holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home V has 368 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of EYE's written reviews are positive against 51% of Home V's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EYE ships an update every 12 months, Home V every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
EYE versus Home V: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEYEHome V
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (5 ratings)4.2 (368 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5368 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#188 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhejiang JAIFY Co., Ltd.Puwell Technology Inc.

Customer experience

EYE

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Home V

All ratings368 ratings
Positive79.3%
Neutral4.6%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive50.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative39.0%

Bugs and requests

EYE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Home V

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cameras frequently go offline
  • App fails to load video footage
  • Recordings not saving to cloud as expected
  • Firmware updates causing compatibility issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve cloud storage and video playback
  • Add multi-user support and shared access
  • Enhance motion detection and notification system
  • Provide better app stability and performance

In-app purchases

None

EYE

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

Home V

Subscriptions16
  • 7-Day video History(1 Camera)1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • 7-Day video History(1 Camera)$1.991 Month
  • Home Plan(1 Camera)1 Month trial$1.991 Month
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  • 30-Day video History(1 Camera)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • 7-Day video History(3 Camera)1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Home Plan(2 Camera)1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • 7-Day video History(4 Camera)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Professional Plan (1 Camera)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 7-Day video History(5 Camera)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • 30-Day video History(3 Camera)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Home Plan(3 Camera)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • 7-Day video History(6 Camera)1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Home Plan(4 Camera)1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Professional Plan (2 Camera)1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • 30-Day video History(4 Camera)1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • 30-Day video History(5 Camera)1 Month trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is EYE free?
EYE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Home V free?
Home V is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EYE or Home V?
Home V is rated higher. EYE averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Home V averages 4.2 from 368 ratings.
Do EYE or Home V have ads?
Neither EYE nor Home V shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EYE or Home V?
EYE ships an update every 12 months, and Home V every 3 weeks. Most recently, EYE was updated on October 24, 2026 and Home V on October 24, 2026.

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