# Home Security Camera vs CCTV Cameras

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera at 4.6 against CCTV Cameras's 1.0. Home Security Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 1). CCTV Cameras's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home Security Camera sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. CCTV Cameras asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera has 3.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Home Security Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, CCTV Cameras every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Security Camera | CCTV Cameras |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cctv-cameras/id1622417313/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 204 MB | 361 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tapnetic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615821765) | [Prosegur S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/571303635) |

## What reviewers say

### Home Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377)

Transform old smartphones and tablets into a live-streaming security and pet monitoring system. Receive instant alerts for motion, sound, and human detection to ensure your home and loved ones are always safe.

**Highlights:** Live streaming security camera, Pet and baby monitoring, Sound and motion detection alerts, Human detection alerts, Multi-device linking, QR code setup

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly sub－Cloud Baby Monitor | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Cloud Camera – Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access Weekly 6 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly sub - Home Baby Monitor | $11.99 | per year |
| Monthly sub - Nanny Cam | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly sub - Home Pet Monitor | $17.99 | per year |
| Visory Premium – Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - CCTV Recorder | $23.99 | per year |
| Cloud Camera – 3-month | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Security Camera | $35.99 | per year |
| Super premium | $39.99 | per month |
| Visory yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Super product monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Monthly super premium subscription | $49.99 | per month |
| Super premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Super premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Visory Premium – Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient motion detection
- 👍 Simple and functional layout
- 🔒 Secure camera monitoring
- 💡 Useful for home security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Difficult setup process
- 💸 Misleading subscription model
- 🚫 Incompatible with some camera models

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to cameras
- Subscription issues and failed refunds
- Inconsistent app performance

**Requested features**

- Zoom control for camera
- Improved customer support
- Easier integration with multiple devices
- Offline/local storage option


### CCTV Cameras

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cctv-cameras/id1622417313)

View live video feeds and review recorded footage from your security cameras remotely. Download video clips of your recordings for easy access and evidence. Access your cameras from anywhere with your CCTV recorder data.

**Highlights:** View live camera video, Access recordings, Download video clips, Remote access, CCTV recorder integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home Security Camera free?

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

### Is CCTV Cameras free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Home Security Camera or CCTV Cameras?

Home Security Camera is rated higher. Home Security Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while CCTV Cameras averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Home Security Camera or CCTV Cameras have ads?

Neither Home Security Camera nor CCTV Cameras shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Home Security Camera or CCTV Cameras?

Home Security Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and CCTV Cameras every 9 months. Most recently, Home Security Camera was updated on September 25, 2026 and CCTV Cameras on September 11, 2026.

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