# InviCam vs Homy

InviCam and Homy both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of Homy's written reviews are positive against 12% of InviCam's. Homy also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). InviCam's advantage is ratings volume (268 vs 51). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InviCam sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Homy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for InviCam against 4.5 for Homy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InviCam has 268 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of InviCam's written reviews are positive against 57% of Homy's.

InviCam ships an update every 3 weeks, Homy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InviCam | Homy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invicam-black-screen-camera/id1583792417/reviews)** | [4.5 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homy-security-camera/id6746756466/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | 11.6% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Saltovskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500479546) | [Hristo Bogoev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678627026) |

## What reviewers say

### InviCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invicam-black-screen-camera/id1583792417)

Capture photos and videos privately without cluttering your device's storage. Content is not saved locally unless you choose to share it. Offers easy sharing options and customizable camera settings for a streamlined experience.

**Highlights:** Private photo and video capture, No local storage by default, Direct sharing to social media and messengers, Customizable default camera, Easy photo/video mode switching

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InviCam PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| InviCam PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| InviCam PRO | $14.99 | per year |
| InviCam PRO | $14.99 | per year |
| Video recording access | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Photos | $1.99 | one-time |
| InviCamera Plus | $2.99 | one-time |


### Homy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homy-security-camera/id6746756466)

Transform your devices into a reliable security camera system. It detects motion, records clips, and securely stores them in iCloud. Receive instant alerts and manage recordings from any connected device.

**Highlights:** Motion-activated recording, Adjustable sensitivity, Instant motion alerts, Multiple video quality options, iCloud storage and sync, Face ID/Touch ID lock, Battery saver mode

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subcription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InviCam free?

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

### Is Homy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, InviCam or Homy?

InviCam is rated higher. InviCam averages 4.5 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while Homy averages 4.5 from 51 ratings.

### Do InviCam or Homy have ads?

Neither InviCam nor Homy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, InviCam or Homy?

InviCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Homy every 2 weeks. Most recently, InviCam was updated on October 25, 2026 and Homy on October 24, 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.*