# Home Security vs vMobile5

The clearest difference is rating: vMobile5 at 5.0 against Home Security's 4.4. vMobile5 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Home Security's advantage is ratings volume (874 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home Security sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. vMobile5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

vMobile5 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security has 874 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Home Security ships an update every 6 weeks, vMobile5 fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Security | vMobile5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (874 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-wi-fi-scanner/id1617968489/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vmobile5/id6445924761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **874** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IntelliClean Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787250062) | [Elipgo S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/878320636) |

## What reviewers say

### Home Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-wi-fi-scanner/id1617968489)

This app uses advanced Wi-Fi scanning to identify all devices connected to your home network. It provides detailed information about each device and helps you detect and flag unauthorized access to protect your network's privacy and integrity.

**Highlights:** Device detection, View device details (IP, MAC), Detect unauthorized devices, Privacy protection, Network speed test

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SPY Killer Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| SPY Killer Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| SPY Killer Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| SPY Killer Premium Lifetime | $48.99 | one-time |


### vMobile5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vmobile5/id6445924761)

Access and view your cameras in real-time, play back recorded video, and control PTZ cameras. Trigger alarms and events remotely via Wi-Fi or 4G. Secure login is provided via QR code for designated personnel.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera viewing, Recorded video playback, PTZ camera control, Alarm and event triggering, Wi-Fi and 4G access, QR code secure login

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home Security free?

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

### Is vMobile5 free?

vMobile5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Home Security or vMobile5?

vMobile5 is rated higher. Home Security averages 4.4 out of 5 from 874 ratings, while vMobile5 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Home Security or vMobile5 have ads?

Neither Home Security nor vMobile5 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Home Security or vMobile5?

Home Security ships an update every 6 weeks, and vMobile5 fortnightly. Most recently, Home Security was updated on November 3, 2026 and vMobile5 on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*