# RAS Mobile I vs HomeSafe View

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RAS Mobile I | HomeSafe View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ras-mobile-i/id333206039/reviews) | **[2.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homesafe-view/id1155986321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **53.1% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 83 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IDIS Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333206042) | [Swann Communications Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/416404343) |

## What reviewers say

### RAS Mobile I

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ras-mobile-i/id333206039)

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.

**Highlights:** Live video monitoring, Multi-camera GridView, PTZ camera control, Video playback, Two-way audio, Alarm Out Control

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔌 Requires strong WiFi connection to function
- ⚠️ Poor compatibility with iOS updates
- 🌐 Offline search functionality broken
- 🔐 Authentication and login problems

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### HomeSafe View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homesafe-view/id1155986321)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast live view
- 👍 Easy setup
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 💡 Helpful technical support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Laggy and slow app performance
- 🐛 Playback issues and missing features
- 👎 Unintuitive and outdated user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inability to delete recorded videos
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support
- Improve video playback controls
- Allow remote camera settings adjustments
- Integrate with smart home platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RAS Mobile I free?

RAS Mobile I is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HomeSafe View free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RAS Mobile I or HomeSafe View?

HomeSafe View is rated higher. RAS Mobile I averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while HomeSafe View averages 2.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do RAS Mobile I or HomeSafe View have ads?

Neither RAS Mobile I nor HomeSafe View shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RAS Mobile I or HomeSafe View?

RAS Mobile I ships an update every 4 months, and HomeSafe View every 6 months. Most recently, RAS Mobile I was updated on September 16, 2026 and HomeSafe View on September 28, 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.*