Comparison

IP Camera vs Home Security Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IP Camera

This app allows users to control and configure specific IP cameras developed and sold by KYOWA Engineering Laboratory and Trytech. It offers features like recording, zooming, image quality adjustment, and network settings for compatible camera hardware.

Highlights
  • Record video footage
  • Zoom functionality
  • Adjust image quality (brightness, contrast)
  • Select and manage multiple cameras
  • Configure network settings
  • Set user IDs
Features
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IP Camera for iPhone ・録画機能を搭載しました。 ・ズーム機能を搭載しました。 本アプリは ・株式会社恭和 (http://www.kywo.co.jp) ・株式会社トライテック (http://www.trytech-jp.com) が開発、販売をしているIPカメラを操作・設定する為のアプリです。 選択:複数のカメラから見たいカメラを選択します。 画質:明るさやコントラストを調整します。 撮影:撮影して、保存します。 センター:カメラの原点調整を行います。 設定:ネットワークやユーザID等の設定を行います。 IP Cameraは恭和楽天市場からご購入ください。 *弊社のアプリは弊社のIPカメラ以外では動作いたしません。 http://item.rakuten.co.jp/kyowashop/kyowa_001/ 製品ページ http://www.kyowagroup-product.com/ipcamera.html

About

Home Security Camera

Transform old smartphones and tablets into a live-streaming security and pet monitoring system. Receive instant alerts for motion, sound, and human detection to ensure your home and loved ones are always safe.

Highlights
  • Live streaming security camera
  • Pet and baby monitoring
  • Sound and motion detection alerts
  • Human detection alerts
  • Multi-device linking
  • QR code setup
Features
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Visory Security is a CCTV camera on mobile for incredible home protection or pet care. Use it as your pet monitor, and even CCTV camera recorder or video camera for your cam security system. To use it as a video dog monitor for live streams, you need to link together at least two devices (smartphones or tablets) – one for capturing a video and one for watching it. A wide range of applications: - monitor your pet when you leave them alone - perfect for using as a WiFi kids monitor - know what is going on in the room when you are not there - arrange a smart security and alert system: the intruder will not slip unnoticed General features: Compatible with many mobile devices, you can link together an iPhone and any smartphone easily. Quick setup via QR code To link two devices together you need to do as little as scan a QR code. Support two and more live streams simultaneously Need to arrange a security camera and video dog monitor sessions simultaneously? With this app, you can do it easily. Need to arrange more surveillance sessions? The app is at your help. Impeccable user security and confidentiality This home security surveillance and monitoring app provides a secured connection and does not collect any user data. Add as many devices as you need for free. Rich features for incredible home protection and pet care (coming soon): - Night video camera Arrange overnight surveillance sessions. Or just keep your eye on what is going on in the darkroom to control and stay tuned. - Sound and motion detection Nothing will be left unnoticed. Get an instant alert as the system detects any sound or motion. Kids cry and bark detection The app detects kids cry and barking and send you an instant alert. Perfect for using as a pet monitor or nanny cam app. - Human detection Enhance your home IP cam security system with a human detection feature and get only useful alerts. The app distinguishes a human being from other objects – dogs, cats, etc. Get an instant alert as the system detects a human being in the room. Perfect for using as a home security app. - Cloud storage. All recordings are auto-saved to the cloud. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IP Camera4 screens
Home Security Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera at 4.6 against IP Camera's 3.0. Home Security Camera also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 6%) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 2). IP Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Home Security Camera sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. IP Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Home Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera has 3.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of IP Camera's written reviews are positive against 34% of Home Security Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IP Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IP Camera versus Home Security Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIP CameraHome Security Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.6 (3.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.9% of reviews33.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB204 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKYOWA Engineering Laboratory, IncTapnetic LLC

Customer experience

IP Camera

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive5.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative94.1%

Home Security Camera

All ratings3,215 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive33.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative64.5%

Bugs and requests

IP Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Home Security Camera

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to connect to cameras
  • Subscription issues and failed refunds
  • Inconsistent app performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Zoom control for camera
  • Improved customer support
  • Easier integration with multiple devices
  • Offline/local storage option

In-app purchases

None

IP Camera

No in-app purchases

19 purchases

Home Security Camera

Subscriptions19
  • Weekly sub-Cloud Baby Monitor$3.997 Days
  • Cloud Camera – Weekly$4.997 Days
  • All Access Weekly 6$5.997 Days
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  • Yearly sub - Home Baby Monitor$11.991 Year
  • Monthly sub - Nanny Cam3 Days trial$14.993 Months
  • Yearly sub - Home Pet Monitor$17.991 Year
  • Visory Premium – Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Yearly sub - CCTV Recorder3 Days trial$23.991 Year
  • Cloud Camera – 3-month$24.993 Months
  • Yearly sub - Remote Camera3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly sub - Security Camera3 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • Super premium3 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Super product monthly$49.991 Month
  • Monthly super premium subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Super premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Super premium1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • Visory Premium – Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly sub - Remote Camera1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly sub - Remote Camera7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is IP Camera free?
IP Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Home Security Camera free?
Home Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IP Camera or Home Security Camera?
Home Security Camera is rated higher. IP Camera averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Home Security Camera averages 4.6 from 3.2K ratings.
Do IP Camera or Home Security Camera have ads?
Neither IP Camera nor Home Security Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IP Camera or Home Security Camera?
IP Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, IP Camera was updated on September 18, 2026 and Home Security Camera on September 22, 2026.

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