# i vs My Homeview

The clearest difference is rating: My Homeview at 3.0 against i's 1.6. My Homeview also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 8.0). i's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (19 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

My Homeview holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

i ships an update every 2 months, My Homeview every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | My Homeview |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-security/id412142434/reviews) | **[3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-homeview/id1022203520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 16 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Biotech Lab Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/412142437) | [RDI Technology (Shenzhen) Co Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/884063254) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-security/id412142434)

Remotely monitor live video from security cameras on iOS devices. View multiple cameras, take snapshots, and control PTZ functions. Supports up to 64 channels and various video codecs.

**Highlights:** Remote live video monitoring, Multi-camera view, Snapshot support, PTZ control, Up to 64 channels, Push notifications, Playback support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### My Homeview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-homeview/id1022203520)

Remotely view and control your IP cameras from your iPhone or iPad. Features real-time video and audio, motion detection with push notifications, and two-way audio communication. Offers remote PTZ control and lighting adjustments for compatible cameras.

**Highlights:** Real-time video and audio monitoring, Remote PTZ control, Motion detection with push notifications, Two-way audio, Remote lighting control, Remote playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

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

### Is My Homeview free?

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

### Which has better reviews, i or My Homeview?

My Homeview is rated higher. i averages 1.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while My Homeview averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do i or My Homeview have ads?

Neither i nor My Homeview shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i or My Homeview?

i ships an update every 2 months, and My Homeview every 7 months. Most recently, i was updated on September 8, 2026 and My Homeview on June 11, 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.*