Comparison

Home Security Camera vs PIX

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

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
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Visory Security is a CCTV camera on mobile for incredible home protection or pet care. Use it as your pet monitor, and even CCTV camera recorder or video camera for your cam security system. To use it as a video dog monitor for live streams, you need to link together at least two devices (smartphones or tablets) – one for capturing a video and one for watching it. A wide range of applications: - monitor your pet when you leave them alone - perfect for using as a WiFi kids monitor - know what is going on in the room when you are not there - arrange a smart security and alert system: the intruder will not slip unnoticed General features: Compatible with many mobile devices, you can link together an iPhone and any smartphone easily. Quick setup via QR code To link two devices together you need to do as little as scan a QR code. Support two and more live streams simultaneously Need to arrange a security camera and video dog monitor sessions simultaneously? With this app, you can do it easily. Need to arrange more surveillance sessions? The app is at your help. Impeccable user security and confidentiality This home security surveillance and monitoring app provides a secured connection and does not collect any user data. Add as many devices as you need for free. Rich features for incredible home protection and pet care (coming soon): - Night video camera Arrange overnight surveillance sessions. Or just keep your eye on what is going on in the darkroom to control and stay tuned. - Sound and motion detection Nothing will be left unnoticed. Get an instant alert as the system detects any sound or motion. Kids cry and bark detection The app detects kids cry and barking and send you an instant alert. Perfect for using as a pet monitor or nanny cam app. - Human detection Enhance your home IP cam security system with a human detection feature and get only useful alerts. The app distinguishes a human being from other objects – dogs, cats, etc. Get an instant alert as the system detects a human being in the room. Perfect for using as a home security app. - Cloud storage. All recordings are auto-saved to the cloud. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PIX

Control and configure your smart devices remotely. Monitor device status, modify Wi-Fi settings like SSID and password, and manage connected terminals. Offers fast setup and convenient management from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote device management
  • Fast device configuration
  • Real-time status checks
  • Wi-Fi configuration modification
  • Terminal management
Features
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manage your smart devices anytime and anywhere; fast config with your smart devices; remote check your device status: rate of flow, station number...; modify wifi device's configuration: SSID, Password… ; magage wifi terminal: disconnect...;

Screenshots

Home Security Camera4 screens
PIX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera at 4.6 against PIX's 3.7. Home Security Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (34% vs 0%). PIX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. PIX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Home Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera has 3.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Home Security Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of PIX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Home Security Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, PIX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Home Security Camera versus PIX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHome Security CameraPIX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.2K ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews33.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTapnetic LLCCHONG QING LAVID INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD.

Customer experience

Home Security Camera

All ratings3,215 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive33.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative64.5%

PIX

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Home Security Camera

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

PIX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Home Security Camera

Subscriptions20
  • Weekly sub-Cloud Baby Monitor$3.997 Days
  • Cloud Camera – Weekly$4.997 Days
  • All Access Weekly 6$5.997 Days
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  • Yearly sub - Home Baby Monitor$11.991 Year
  • Monthly sub - Nanny Cam3 Days trial$14.993 Months
  • Yearly sub - Home Pet Monitor$17.991 Year
  • Visory Premium – Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Yearly sub - CCTV Recorder3 Days trial$23.991 Year
  • Cloud Camera – 3-month$24.993 Months
  • Yearly sub - Remote Camera3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly sub - Security Camera3 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • Super premium3 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Visory yearly subscription$49.991 Year
  • Super product monthly$49.991 Month
  • Monthly super premium subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Super premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Super premium1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • Visory Premium – Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly sub - Remote Camera1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly sub - Remote Camera7 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

PIX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Home Security Camera free?
Home Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PIX free?
PIX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Home Security Camera or PIX?
Home Security Camera is rated higher. Home Security Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while PIX averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Home Security Camera or PIX have ads?
PIX shows ads; Home Security Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Home Security Camera or PIX?
Home Security Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and PIX every 2 months. Most recently, Home Security Camera was updated on September 25, 2026 and PIX on September 16, 2026.

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