# Home Security Camera App vs STAR Smart

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STAR Smart at none against Home Security Camera App's 9. STAR Smart also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. STAR Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Security Camera App | STAR Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-app/id1540687753/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SpeedBoot Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665797241) | [燕 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586296464) |

## 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


### STAR Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-smart/id1658808966)

**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 STAR Smart free?

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

### Do Home Security Camera App or STAR Smart have ads?

Neither Home Security Camera App nor STAR Smart shows ads.

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