RAS Mobile I vs HomeSafe View
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RAS Mobile I
Access and monitor remote sites with live video feeds through a network connection. View multiple cameras simultaneously, check connection status, and control PTZ cameras. Features include playback, two-way audio, and alarm output control.
- Live video monitoring
- Multi-camera GridView
- PTZ camera control
- Video playback
- Two-way audio
- Alarm Out Control
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RAS Mobile I allows you to access remote sites and monitor live video via network connection anytime, anywhere. - GridView for multiple cameras - DashBoard for connection status - Touch to Scroll for selecting cameras - PTZ control - Playback. - 2-way Audio. - Alarm Out Control - Password Lock
HomeSafe View
Monitor your Swann CCTV system live from your iPhone or iPad. View up to 16 cameras simultaneously, play back recordings, and control PTZ cameras remotely. Capture video and still images directly to your device.
- Multi-channel live viewing (up to 16 cameras)
- Playback stored DVR recordings
- Change DVR/NVR settings
- Capture live video
- Capture still images
- Remote PTZ camera control
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HomeSafe View: Live Swann CCTV viewing on your iPhone and iPad HomeSafe View supports the following features: Multi-channel viewing with up to 16 cameras on screen at the same time (16ch view works best on iPads) Play back stored recordings from your DVR on your handset or tablet (requires high upload speed internet) Change settings on your DVR or NVR in app Capture video from your camera live view to your iPhone to play back later Capture single and multi still images and save these to your iPhone's picture library Control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras remotely Note: Current model handsets and iPads are recommended for high resolution playback and live viewing more than 8 cameras at once. Note: This app uses a data stream that will connect to your Swann DVR via 4G/5G or WiFi. When using 4G/5G, the video from your DVR will likely be considered "downloads" by your phone service provider and will contribute to any download limit your phone data plan may have. If you exceed any plan limits you may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan. For assistance with this app, contact Swann Tech Support – tech@swann.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HomeSafe View at 2.6 against RAS Mobile I's 1.0. HomeSafe View also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 4). RAS Mobile I's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 11%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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.
HomeSafe View holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeSafe View has 1.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of RAS Mobile I's written reviews are positive against 11% of HomeSafe View's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
RAS Mobile I ships an update every 4 months, HomeSafe View every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RAS Mobile I | HomeSafe View |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (4 ratings) | 2.6 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IDIS Co., Ltd. | Swann Communications Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
RAS Mobile I
HomeSafe View
User reviews
RAS Mobile I
From 4 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and smooth streaming performance
- 📱 Works well on both iPhone and iPad
- 🎥 Good remote camera viewing capability
- 💰 Free or affordable pricing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔌 Requires strong WiFi connection to function
- ⚠️ Poor compatibility with iOS updates
- 🌐 Offline search functionality broken
- 🔐 Authentication and login problems
HomeSafe View
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast live view
- 👍 Easy setup
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 💡 Helpful technical support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Laggy and slow app performance
- 🐛 Playback issues and missing features
- 👎 Unintuitive and outdated user interface
Bugs and requests
RAS Mobile I
Reported bugs
9 issues- App crashes when accessing search function
- iOS 8 compatibility issues causing crashes
- Disconnected/Invalid DVR error messages
- App crashes on iOS 5 and iOS 7.1 updates
- Camera frame display issues when swiping between cameras
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- Connection timeout and 'Connection Lost' errors
- Invalid username/password errors despite correct credentials
- App closes immediately upon connection attempt
- Performance degradation after iOS updates
Requested features
9 requests- PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera control
- Search and playback of recorded videos
- Multi-camera simultaneous viewing on single screen
- External alarm activation capability
- Mac and desktop application versions
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- Push notifications for motion detection
- Improved language localization options
- Advanced search features for recorded footage
- Sound/audio port support
HomeSafe View
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inability to delete recorded videos
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add landscape mode support
- Improve video playback controls
- Allow remote camera settings adjustments
- Integrate with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
RAS Mobile I
No in-app purchases
HomeSafe View
No in-app purchases
Questions
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