# Home Security Camera vs Safeview

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Security Camera | Safeview |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377/reviews) | **[4.6 (806 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safeview/id6451462082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 806 |
| Positive reviews | 32.9% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#153** |
| Size | 216 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tapnetic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615821765) | [深圳市智云看家科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698440562) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly sub－Cloud Baby Monitor | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Cloud Camera – Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly sub - Nanny Cam | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly sub - Home Pet Monitor | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Security Camera | $35.99 | per year |
| Super premium | $39.99 | per month |
| Visory yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Monthly super premium subscription | $49.99 | per month |
| Super premium | $49.99 | 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


### Safeview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safeview/id6451462082)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Subscription 1 Device | $1.99 | per month |
| AI-month-as-1-c | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-as-1-c | $9.99 | per month |
| 4G Unlimited Month US | $17.99 | per month |
| 4G | $19.99 | per month |
| 4G Unlimited & Cloud Month US | $27.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Random phone calls from unknown numbers
- Inconsistent video playback and recording

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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