# CCTV Cameras vs Home Security

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security at 3.9 against CCTV Cameras's 1.0. Home Security also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 1). CCTV Cameras's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home Security sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. CCTV Cameras asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home Security holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security has 2.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CCTV Cameras | Home Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cctv-cameras/id1622417313/reviews) | **[3.9 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-scanner/id6478574268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 17.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 361 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prosegur S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/571303635) | [Appurple](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728810496) |

## What reviewers say

### CCTV Cameras

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cctv-cameras/id1622417313)

View live video feeds and review recorded footage from your security cameras remotely. Download video clips of your recordings for easy access and evidence. Access your cameras from anywhere with your CCTV recorder data.

**Highlights:** View live camera video, Access recordings, Download video clips, Remote access, CCTV recorder integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Home Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-scanner/id6478574268)

This app helps you find and connect to cameras on your home network, enhancing privacy and security. It scans Wi-Fi networks to identify all connected devices and provides detailed information about them. Additional tools for network performance and Bluetooth scanning offer a comprehensive approach to detecting potential surveillance.

**Highlights:** Detects cameras on your network, Scans Wi-Fi networks for connected devices, Provides detailed device information (IP, MAC), Tests internet and network speed, Performs ping tests, Includes Bluetooth device search, Scans for electromagnetic signals

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camera Finder Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Camera Finder Weekly PRO | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Camera Finder Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Hijas de mi vida
- 🌟 Massie
- 🌟 1018
- 🌟 Camara2025
- 🌟 2368

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 A disgusting way to make a living
- 🚫 Installation issues
- 🚫 Doesn't do what it says, have to pay to use
- 🚫 Took my money, hard to cancel
- 🚫 Can't cancel, made difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Camera setup issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Interface improvements
- Better customer support and refund process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CCTV Cameras free?

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

### Is Home Security free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CCTV Cameras or Home Security?

Home Security is rated higher. CCTV Cameras averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Home Security averages 3.9 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do CCTV Cameras or Home Security have ads?

Neither CCTV Cameras nor Home Security shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CCTV Cameras or Home Security?

CCTV Cameras ships an update every 9 months, and Home Security every 9 months. Most recently, CCTV Cameras was updated on September 11, 2026 and Home Security on September 25, 2026.

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