# Home Security Camera App vs safeV

The clearest difference is rating: safeV at 5.0 against Home Security Camera App's 4.4. safeV also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Home Security Camera App's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home Security Camera App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. safeV asks for nothing beyond the download.

safeV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera App has 5.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Home Security Camera App ships an update every 4 weeks, safeV every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Security Camera App | safeV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-app/id1540687753/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safev/id1640235420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SpeedBoot Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665797241) | [Guangzhou Hongshi Information Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/495611358) |

## What reviewers say

### Home Security Camera App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-app/id1540687753)

Monitor your home security cameras and scan for nearby Bluetooth devices. Get real-time HD video playback and detailed information about connected devices on your local network. Includes privacy guidance and support.

**Highlights:** Real-time HD video playback, Connect to various camera brands, Scan for nearby Bluetooth devices, Check Bluetooth signal strength, Device information lookup, Privacy protection guidance

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription time - week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription time-month | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP member | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Member | $19.99 | per year |
| Subscription time-quarterly | $26.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP Member | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP member | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $39.99 | per year |
| Subscription time-year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Security camera monitoring
- 👍 Useful for detecting hidden cameras
- 🚀 Efficient scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to access full features
- 🐛 Unreliable detection of cameras
- 👎 Deceptive billing practices
- 💸 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during scans
- Inconsistent detection of cameras
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Ability to view camera details without subscription
- Clearer communication about subscription requirements
- Refund options for unsatisfied users


### safeV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safev/id1640235420)

Monitor your properties remotely with live video streaming and instant motion detection alerts. Communicate with your space using voice talkback and share access with family members for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Remote live video viewing, Voice talkback functionality, Motion detection alarms, Motion trajectory tracking, Cloud video recording, Device sharing with family

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home Security Camera App free?

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

### Is safeV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Home Security Camera App or safeV?

safeV is rated higher. Home Security Camera App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while safeV averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Home Security Camera App or safeV have ads?

Neither Home Security Camera App nor safeV shows ads.

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

Home Security Camera App ships an update every 4 weeks, and safeV every 5 weeks. Most recently, Home Security Camera App was updated on November 7, 2026 and safeV on November 3, 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.*