# eufy Pet vs Security Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Security Camera at 3.7 against eufy Pet's 2.7. eufy Pet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (18% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Security Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. eufy Pet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 133 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of eufy Pet's written reviews are positive against 0% of Security Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

eufy Pet ships an update monthly, Security Camera every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | eufy Pet | Security Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eufy-pet/id1579034198/reviews) | **[3.7 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-smart-camera/id6758533895/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **133** |
| Positive reviews | **18.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 191 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Power Mobile Life LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096079944) | [Trendata Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873479244) |

## What reviewers say

### eufy Pet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eufy-pet/id1579034198)

Manage all your smart pet devices from one app. Remotely control feeders, cameras, and toys, view your pet, and receive firmware updates. Connects via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

**Highlights:** Connect smart pet supplies, Remote control and monitoring, Two-way audio communication, Remote feeding and play, Over-the-air updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good camera quality
- 👍 Sensitive notifications
- 👍 Two users can view simultaneously
- 👍 Treats dispense reliably
- 👍 Clear audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login errors
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes phone
- 🐛 Significant battery drain
- 🐛 Notifications not working

**Reported bugs**

- Login errors (401, general login failure)
- Connectivity issues (no connection, disconnects from WiFi)
- App crashes phone (hard lock, black screen, unusable)
- Battery drain
- Notifications not received (iOS 18, general)

**Requested features**

- Multi-pet profiles/diaries
- Link with Google Home
- Automatic camera activation when away
- Mark all notifications as seen
- Dedicated iPad app


### Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-smart-camera/id6758533895)

This app helps secure your home by managing surveillance systems and home networks. It offers WiFi security scans, video analysis, and tools to diagnose wireless sensors. A guide for configuring various camera brands is also included.

**Highlights:** WiFi Security Scan, Security Video Analysis, Bluetooth & Magnetic Scanner, Connection Speed Test, Camera Brand Guide

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Security Camera Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Camera Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eufy Pet free?

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

### Is Security Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eufy Pet or Security Camera?

Security Camera is rated higher. eufy Pet averages 2.7 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Security Camera averages 3.7 from 133 ratings.

### Do eufy Pet or Security Camera have ads?

Neither eufy Pet nor Security Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eufy Pet or Security Camera?

eufy Pet ships an update monthly, and Security Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, eufy Pet was updated on October 31, 2026 and Security Camera on October 31, 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.*