# Home V vs The Beardsmith

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Beardsmith at none against Home V's 16. Home V's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home V sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. The Beardsmith asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home V | The Beardsmith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (368 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-v-smart-camera/id1615335570/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **368** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Puwell Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615335572) | [RYAN LEE MORRISON](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791308203) |

## What reviewers say

### Home V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-v-smart-camera/id1615335570)

Monitor your home and family with an interactive security system. Stream live video, communicate via two-way audio, and receive instant motion alerts. Features include colorful night vision and Alexa integration for 24/7 awareness.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Two-way communication, Recorded video playback, Instant motion alerts, Colorful night vision, Alexa integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-Day video History(1 Camera) | $1.99 | per month |
| 7-Day video History(1 Camera) | $1.99 | per month |
| Home Plan(1 Camera) | $1.99 | per month |
| 30-Day video History(1 Camera) | $2.99 | per month |
| 7-Day video History(3 Camera) | $3.99 | per month |
| Home Plan(2 Camera) | $3.99 | per month |
| 7-Day video History(4 Camera) | $4.99 | per month |
| Professional Plan (1 Camera) | $4.99 | per month |
| 7-Day video History(5 Camera) | $5.99 | per month |
| 30-Day video History(3 Camera) | $5.99 | per month |
| Home Plan(3 Camera) | $5.99 | per month |
| 7-Day video History(6 Camera) | $6.99 | per month |
| Home Plan(4 Camera) | $6.99 | per month |
| Professional Plan (2 Camera) | $6.99 | per month |
| 30-Day video History(4 Camera) | $7.99 | per month |
| 30-Day video History(5 Camera) | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Good security features
- 👍 Clear video quality
- 💡 Convenient battery life
- 🤩 Excellent value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drains quickly
- 🤔 Unreliable motion detection
- 😡 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🤯 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras frequently go offline
- App fails to load video footage
- Recordings not saving to cloud as expected
- Firmware updates causing compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Improve cloud storage and video playback
- Add multi-user support and shared access
- Enhance motion detection and notification system
- Provide better app stability and performance


### The Beardsmith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-beardsmith/id6814187093)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home V free?

Home V is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Beardsmith free?

The Beardsmith is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Home V or The Beardsmith have ads?

Neither Home V nor The Beardsmith shows ads.

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