Comparison

Home Security Camera vs Security Camera

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

Security Camera

Transform your old Apple devices into a powerful security camera system. Stream live video, capture snapshots, and receive motion detection alerts remotely. Footage is securely stored on your device or in your private iCloud.

Highlights
  • Live video feed
  • Video and snapshot recording
  • Time-lapse videos
  • Motion detection with notifications
  • Adjustable storage duration
  • Secure iCloud storage
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Watchful turns your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into a security camera. Your footage is securely stored on your device or in your private iCloud storage, allowing you to view it remotely on your other devices. No account setup is necessary if you already use iCloud. In addition to recording videos and taking snapshots at an adjustable interval, Watchful makes time-lapse videos to give you a convenient overview. There's also a live video feed that you can access from your other devices via iCloud. With motion detection, you can choose to record videos only when movement is detected and receive notifications on your other devices. You can configure how long you want to keep your security camera footage, according to your needs and available storage. You'll see an estimate of the storage you need so that you can stay within your limits or increase your available storage. Whether you want to use your devices as a home security camera, a nanny cam, a baby monitor, or a pet monitor, Watchful can cover all your surveillance needs. Key features - Live video feed - Video or snapshot mode - Time-lapse videos - Motion detection with notifications - Adjustable storage duration - Videos and photos securely saved in your private iCloud storage --- Privacy policy: watchful.cam/privacy Terms of use: apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Home Security Camera4 screens
Security Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

Home Security Camera and Security Camera both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Security Camera's written reviews are positive against 34% of Home Security Camera's. Home Security Camera's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 156) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Security Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Home Security Camera against 4.5 for Security Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera has 3.2K ratings behind it against 156, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Home Security Camera's written reviews are positive against 74% of Security Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Home Security Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Security Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Home Security Camera versus Security Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHome Security CameraSecurity Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.2K ratings) — better4.5 (156 ratings)
Positive reviews33.7% of reviews73.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.2K — better156
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTapnetic LLCAnthony R. DePasquale

Customer experience

Home Security Camera

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

Security Camera

All ratings156 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative15.8%

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

Security Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Home Security Camera

Subscriptions19
  • 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
  • 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
3 purchases

Security Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Watchful Pro (monthly)$8.991 Month
  • Watchful Pro (annual)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Watchful Pro (lifetime)$99.99

Questions

Is Home Security Camera free?
Home Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Security Camera free?
Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Home Security Camera or Security Camera?
Home Security Camera is rated higher. Home Security Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Security Camera averages 4.5 from 156 ratings.
Do Home Security Camera or Security Camera have ads?
Neither Home Security Camera nor Security Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Home Security Camera or Security Camera?
Home Security Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and Security Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Home Security Camera was updated on September 22, 2026 and Security Camera on September 21, 2026.

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