Comparison

BroadLinkCamera vs Home Security

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

Head to head
About

BroadLinkCamera

Features
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BL Camera is the first Smart Camera APP developed by BroadLink with home automation control features. You can use this APP to add Ezviz smart cameras, view live video and images from connected cameras and control other devices like smart plug, smart bulb and smart remote from BroadLink. Now you can watch the device controlled status from camera. Download and enjoy fun with the hybrid BL Camera APP! NOTE: The APP ONLY support Ezviz cameras not HikVision.

About

Home Security

This app uses advanced Wi-Fi scanning to identify all devices connected to your home network. It provides detailed information about each device and helps you detect and flag unauthorized access to protect your network's privacy and integrity.

Highlights
  • Device detection
  • View device details (IP, MAC)
  • Detect unauthorized devices
  • Privacy protection
  • Network speed test
Features
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Ensuring the safety and privacy of your home network is a top priority for every family member in today’s digital age. Our app, "Wi-Fi Scanner," is designed with cutting-edge Wi-Fi scanning technology to detect all connected devices within your home network. With "Wi-Fi Scanner," you can effortlessly view detailed information about each device connected to your Wi-Fi network and promptly identify and flag any unauthorized devices, thus safeguarding the integrity and privacy of your network environment. The core features of "Wi-Fi Scanner" include: - **Device Detection**: Automatically detect and list all devices that are connected to your home Wi-Fi network, including smartphones, tablets, TVs, smart home gadgets, and more. - **Device Details Viewing**: Access essential information for each device, such as the device name, IP address, MAC address, etc., making it convenient to manage and recognize devices that are being used legitimately. - **Privacy Protection**: Assist in eliminating unauthorized access points to prevent potential data breaches and privacy threats. - **Network Speed Test**: Measure the speed of your internet connection to ensure optimal performance. By downloading "Wi-Fi Scanner," you’re not just choosing an efficient network tool app; you are making a responsible decision toward your family’s network security. Join our user community now and start enjoying a secure, convenient, and intelligent digital life. About subscriptions – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable * Terms of Use: https://spykiller.ridewinder.com/terms * Privacy Policy: https://spykiller.ridewinder.com/privacy

Screenshots

BroadLinkCamera3 screens
Home Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BroadLinkCamera at none against Home Security's 6. Home Security's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Security sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. BroadLinkCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BroadLinkCamera ships an update every 9 months, Home Security every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BroadLinkCamera versus Home Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroadLinkCameraHome Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (874 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—24.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—874 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB60 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBroadlink Co.,LtdIntelliClean Technologies

In-app purchases

None

BroadLinkCamera

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Home Security

Subscriptions4
  • SPY Killer Premium Weekly$7.997 Days
  • SPY Killer Pro Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • SPY Killer Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • SPY Killer Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • SPY Killer Premium Lifetime$19.99
  • SPY Killer Premium Lifetime$48.99

Questions

Is BroadLinkCamera free?
BroadLinkCamera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Home Security free?
Home Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BroadLinkCamera or Home Security have ads?
Neither BroadLinkCamera nor Home Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BroadLinkCamera or Home Security?
BroadLinkCamera ships an update every 9 months, and Home Security every 6 weeks. Most recently, BroadLinkCamera was updated on October 15, 2026 and Home Security on October 24, 2026.

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