Comparison

Home Security Camera App vs eSee Smart

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

Head to head
About

Home Security Camera App

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
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Home Security Camera App provides a robust and user-friendly platform for monitoring, connecting, and managing your home security cameras, ensuring your home is always safe and secure. The camera connection feature intelligently scans and connects to local network cameras, enabling real-time playback of high-definition video. By connecting to trusted camera devices, you can monitor areas of concern in real-time, ensuring the safety of your living or working space. Currently supports a variety of camera brands, including Blink, Arlo, Wyze, Lorex, Eufy, Nest, Ring, etc. The Bluetooth device scanning feature allows you to search for nearby Bluetooth devices and check their signal strength and approximate distance on the details page. Use this app to find nearby Bluetooth headphones, Bluetooth mice and keyboards, and any device emitting a Bluetooth signal. We offer information and guidance on privacy protection, helping you understand how to safeguard your privacy in the digital age. Our app works by scanning the connected devices on your local network, obtaining their unique MAC addresses, and comparing them with a cloud-based database to provide details such as device names, types, and manufacturers. If you encounter any issues or have questions during usage, check the "Help" section. If the problem persists, feel free to contact us via the "Settings" - "Contact Us" option within the app. Our team is dedicated to providing assistance and support. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – 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 prior to 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. Privacy: https://www.ultraspeedapp.com/pp/detection Terms: https://www.ultraspeedapp.com/tou/detection

About

eSee Smart

Control and monitor your smart home devices remotely with real-time updates. Features include cloud storage, motion detection, and smart alarms for enhanced security and convenience.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Cloud storage
  • Motion detection
  • Smart alarm
  • Remote device access
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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An Easy-and-Safe-to-Use App for Your Smart Home eSee Smart is designed to meet every need of your smart home, providing real-time monitoring, cloud storage, motion detection, smart alarm and more. With a user friendly interface, eSee Smart helps you reach your smart devices from anywhere, at anytime.

Screenshots

Home Security Camera App4 screens
eSee Smart3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera App at 4.4 against eSee Smart's 1.0. Home Security Camera App also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (27% vs 0%). eSee Smart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 Security Camera App sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. eSee Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Home Security Camera App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera App has 4.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Home Security Camera App's written reviews are positive against 0% of eSee Smart's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Home Security Camera App ships an update every 4 weeks, eSee Smart every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Home Security Camera App versus eSee Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHome Security Camera AppeSee Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.7K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews26.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.7K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB200 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpeedBoot Inc.Shenzhen Yidian Trading Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Home Security Camera App

All ratings4,724 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews547 reviews
Positive26.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative71.7%

eSee Smart

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Home Security Camera App

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

eSee Smart

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Home Security Camera App

Subscriptions9
  • Subscription time - week$5.997 Days
  • Subscription time-month$9.991 Month
  • VIP member$9.997 Days
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  • VIP Member$19.991 Year
  • Subscription time-quarterly$26.993 Months
  • VIP Member$29.991 Year
  • VIP member$39.991 Year
  • VIP Member3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Subscription time-year$49.991 Year
None

eSee Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Home Security Camera App free?
Home Security Camera App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eSee Smart free?
eSee Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Home Security Camera App or eSee Smart?
Home Security Camera App is rated higher. Home Security Camera App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while eSee Smart averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Home Security Camera App or eSee Smart have ads?
Neither Home Security Camera App nor eSee Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Home Security Camera App or eSee Smart?
Home Security Camera App ships an update every 4 weeks, and eSee Smart every 6 months. Most recently, Home Security Camera App was updated on October 17, 2026 and eSee Smart on October 5, 2026.

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