Luma View vs Home Directory App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Luma View
Monitor your security cameras remotely with live HD video streaming, event playback, and recording capabilities. Features include smart event search with object filtering, customizable grid views, and audio support. Manage multiple devices and access your footage anytime, anywhere from your tablet or mobile.
- HD live viewing (single/split screen)
- Synchronized playback (up to 16 channels)
- Smart Event Search (human/vehicle filtering)
- Push notifications for events
- Customizable grid views
- Snapshot and video recording
- Two-way audio support
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The all new Luma View app offers powerful features at your fingertips, allows you check on what matters – anytime, anywhere. Watch live video, user-friendly event search, playback, and save recordings, or take a snapshot all from your tablet or mobile device. • Enjoy HD live viewing of a single or split screen (4, 9, or 16 channels simultaneously) in both portrait and landscape modes with convenient pinch to zoom • Synchronize playback up to 16 channels • User-friendly Smart Event Search with human and vehicle filtering • Push message offer quick overview of latest events • Auto switch between high or standard resolution depending on your remote connection • Customize your grid views for multi-device management – Drag and drop cameras where you’d like them, even across multiple DVRs/NVRs • Easily scan timeline and playback to find recordings and events • Instantly capture snapshots or record videos with a tap of your finger • Add snapshots and video to your photo library for safe keeping or to share with family, friends, or colleagues • Listen or speak to whoever is on the other end (Audio support varies by camera model) • Remotely control pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) cameras
Home Directory App
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The Home Directory App is a national directory of communities and resources designed to serve residents. Our aim is to connect neighbors with local businesses and home and real estate services. Whether you are looking for a new place to live or want to explore your current locality, our app has got you covered. Key Features: * Home Services: Easily locate home services, contractors, and other helpful support for all your household needs. From plumbing to gardening, we provide a comprehensive list of reliable professionals who can assist you. * Local Real Estate Experts & Services: Connect all the professional you need to buy, sell or rent a home. We connect you with people in your local community who possess extensive knowledge about the area and can guide you towards finding your dream home. * Explore Communities: Gain valuable insights into various communities within your current area or any region you are considering moving to. Make informed decisions by learning more about the amenities, demographics, and lifestyle options available in different neighborhoods. * Support Local Businesses: Help support your local economy by engaging with businesses in your area. Our app encourages residents to connect with and patronize local establishments, fostering a sense of community and gratitude. You can also provide valuable reviews to help them flourish! * Find Deals and Discounts: Discover exclusive deals and discounts offered by businesses partnered with us. Enjoy savings on a wide range of products and services while supporting local enterprises. * Connect with Professionals: Quickly access the professionals you need, such as insurance agents, title officers, attorneys, inspectors, and accountants. These trusted experts can provide crucial assistance at different stages of your home ownership. * Discover Home Shows: Stay updated with a list of home shows happening across the United States. Attend these shows to explore the latest trends in home decor and gather inspiration for your own space. * Building Strong Communities: We proudly partner with local businesses and sponsors who prioritize community and serve residents. By using our app, you contribute to the growth and development of your local area. Download the Home Directory app today and join a vibrant network connecting communities with their local businesses. Leave reviews and feedback to help other residents make informed decisions, and together let's build stronger, more connected neighborhoods.
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Verdict
Luma View and Home Directory App are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Luma View | Home Directory App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Wirepath Home Systems, LLC | Tanya Eldert |
Bugs and requests
Luma View
Reported bugs
75 issues- Crashes on open
- App changes settings
- App breaks and won't open
- Issues with showing recordings or playback
- Misses footage
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- Cannot consistently access recordings
- Continuously quits working on iPhones
- Notifications not working
- Cannot see live feed
- Constantly glitching
- Notifications stop working
- Constantly stops working
- Requires deleting and reinstalling to fix
- Broken on iOS 26
- Crashes on Apple devices
- Clients cannot access cameras
- Needs update for iOS 26
- Always offline
- Reload every time it's used
- Have to uninstall and install every 3 months for alerts
- Crashes before loading screen
- No sound for notifications
- Doesn't always record
- Sound not very clear
- App crashes
- App won't open
- App crashes all the time
- Does not work with iOS 26/iPhone 17 Pro
- Freezes on startup screen and closes
- Can't connect
- Won't launch
- App does not work with latest iOS
- App does not launch
- Incredibly slow
- Periodically crashes
- Intrusion alerts stop working
- Terrible bug for a surveillance system
- Does not work with iOS 26
- Black screen with logo then crashes
- Broken
- Doesn't work at all
- Fails to record notifications
- Doorbell cam issues
- App hasn't worked from the start
- No iPad version
- Difficult to navigate
- Cannot access desired video point
- Always something wrong
- Not very reliable
- App makes cameras useless
- Notifications not working
- App icon notification numbers never reset
- Connection drops every time app is opened
- Fails to connect
- Cannot see cameras
- Monthly connection issues
- Barely functional
- Clunky app
- Cameras disappear for no reason
- Rarely functional
- App skipping
- Freezes for 3-4 seconds
- Opening app and seeing cameras is super slow
- Cameras constantly falling off connection
- Add Favorite Button missing
- Sends motion detection messages but devices offline
- Recent update messed everything up
- Connection failed in June, can't login in July
- Forgot password link not sending email
- New version blows up with 16 channel DVR
- Connection failed half the time
- Needs updating
- Not able to be put on Mac or PC
- Cannot cast to TV
- Cannot view on Mac or PC
Requested features
16 requests- Distinguish between people, animal, car, package
- Facial recognition and saving
- Ability to search by name
- Search with a single word
- Add skip ahead function
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- Add x2 speed option
- Add iPad version
- Add Mac or PC version
- Add ability to cast to TV
- Add Favorite Button
- Add dark mode
- Improve user interface for average user
- Add ability to distinguish between event types (people, animals, cars, packages)
- Implement facial recognition
- Allow searching by name or keyword
- Add x2 playback speed
Home Directory App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Luma View
No in-app purchases
Home Directory App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Luma View free?
Is Home Directory App free?
Do Luma View or Home Directory App have ads?
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