# Sight Bulb vs Security Home

The clearest difference is rating: Security Home at 4.3 against Sight Bulb's 2.8. Security Home also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11K vs 123). Sight Bulb's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Security Home sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Sight Bulb asks for nothing beyond the download.

Security Home holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Home has 11K ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Sight Bulb's written reviews are positive against 19% of Security Home's.

Sight Bulb ships an update every 2 weeks, Security Home every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sight Bulb | Security Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-bulb/id1662795157/reviews) | **[4.3 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-home-camera-connect/id6695740469/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 123 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.2% of reviews | **18.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 207 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Continuum Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511066909) | [CyberApps Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651551377) |

## What reviewers say

### Sight Bulb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-bulb/id1662795157)

Monitor your home and family remotely with live HD video streaming and two-way audio. Receive instant motion alerts and review recorded video history to stay connected and secure.

**Highlights:** HD Live Streaming, Two-Way Audio, Motion Alerts, Home/Away Assist, Camera Sharing, Video History

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great concept/idea
- 👍 Camera follows movement
- 👍 Decent video quality
- 👍 Loud siren
- 👍 Pan and zoom capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 App frequently offline
- 🐛 Cannot connect to WiFi
- 🐛 No notifications
- 🐛 Difficult to set up

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App is often offline
- Cannot connect to WiFi
- No notifications received
- Account creation fails

**Requested features**

- Allow multiple users on one account
- Improve notification reliability for iPhones
- Add option to adjust siren volume
- Fix light timer glitch
- Improve motion tracking accuracy for humans


### Security Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-home-camera-connect/id6695740469)

Monitor your home security with real-time video and audio feeds from multiple cameras. Record and playback footage, identify network devices, and easily connect IP cameras for comprehensive coverage. Customize monitoring settings to ensure every area is secure.

**Highlights:** Real-time live video and audio monitoring, Video recording and playback, Smart device identification on network, Easy IP camera connection, Multi-room synchronized monitoring, Flexible monitoring configuration

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Member | $19.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP membership | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| VIP membership | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Fraud/deceptive app
- 💰 Overcharging/hidden fees
- 🔒 Lack of refunds/customer support
- 🔌 Camera connectivity issues
- 📱 Incompatible with devices

**Reported bugs**

- App not working as expected
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Refund policy improvement
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sight Bulb free?

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

### Is Security Home free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sight Bulb or Security Home?

Security Home is rated higher. Sight Bulb averages 2.8 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Security Home averages 4.3 from 11K ratings.

### Do Sight Bulb or Security Home have ads?

Sight Bulb shows ads; Security Home does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sight Bulb or Security Home?

Sight Bulb ships an update every 2 weeks, and Security Home every 3 months. Most recently, Sight Bulb was updated on October 15, 2026 and Security Home on October 17, 2026.

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