Comparison

Home Security Camera vs Safeview

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

Safeview

Monitor your home or business with a video security platform. Receive instant alerts for detected movement, allowing you to take immediate action. Access live and recorded footage from anywhere, ensuring your peace of mind.

Highlights
  • HD video playback
  • Intelligent alarm detection
  • Instant push notifications
  • Playback image check
  • Share video images
Features
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Safeview security system provides a set of video service platform for families and enterprises. Once the security camera detects movement, you will receive an instant push message through the "Sefeview" alarm system, so you can take corresponding security measures. No matter where you are, your family and business are with you. Main functions: 1. HD video playback 2. Intelligent alarm detection and push 3. Playback image check 4. Share video images Subscription paid users and privacy agreement: https://static-us.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/common/app/privacyAgreement/107/en/Privacy.html https://static-us.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/common/app/userAgreement/107/en/Agreement_en.html https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/ itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Home Security Camera4 screens
Safeview4 screens

Verdict

The call

Home Security Camera and Safeview both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Safeview's written reviews are positive against 33% of Home Security Camera's. Safeview also leads on chart position (#153 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Home Security Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 806). 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Safeview sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.6 for Safeview. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 806 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Home Security Camera's written reviews are positive against 85% of Safeview's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Home Security Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Safeview every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Home Security Camera versus Safeview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHome Security CameraSafeview
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.3K ratings)4.6 (806 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.9% of reviews85.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better806
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#153 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB280 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTapnetic LLC深圳市智云看家科技有限公司

Customer experience

Home Security Camera

All ratings3,250 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive32.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative65.3%

Safeview

All ratings789 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.8%

User reviews

Home Security Camera

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Safeview

From 806 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to install and set up
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 🔒 Reliable security features
  • 🎥 Great video and image quality
  • 💡 Useful features like motion detection and two-way audio

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with app permissions
  • 💰 Subscription required for some features
  • 🔋 Frequent low battery notifications

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

Safeview

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Random phone calls from unknown numbers
  • Inconsistent video playback and recording

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to save recordings locally without subscription
  • More customization options for notifications
  • Improved motion tracking and person detection

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Home Security Camera

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly sub-Cloud Baby Monitor$3.997 Days
  • Cloud Camera – Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly sub - Nanny Cam3 Days trial$14.993 Months
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  • Yearly sub - Home Pet Monitor$17.991 Year
  • Yearly sub - Security Camera3 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • Super premium3 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Visory yearly subscription$49.991 Year
  • Monthly super premium subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Super premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly sub - Remote Camera1 Month trial$69.991 Year
8 purchases

Safeview

Subscriptions8
  • AI Subscription 1 Device$1.991 Month
  • AI-month-as-1-c$3.991 Month
  • Cloud Month$3.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device2 variants$4.991 Month
  • cam plus-month-as-1-c$9.991 Month
  • 4G Unlimited Month US2 variants$17.991 Month
  • 4G$19.991 Month
  • 4G Unlimited & Cloud Month US$27.991 Month

Questions

Is Home Security Camera free?
Home Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Safeview free?
Safeview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Home Security Camera or Safeview?
Safeview is rated higher. Home Security Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Safeview averages 4.6 from 806 ratings.
Do Home Security Camera or Safeview have ads?
Neither Home Security Camera nor Safeview shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Home Security Camera or Safeview?
Home Security Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and Safeview every 2 months. Most recently, Home Security Camera was updated on November 3, 2026 and Safeview on November 3, 2026.

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