# IP Camera vs Hominyx

The clearest difference is rating: Hominyx at 4.6 against IP Camera's 3.0. Hominyx also leads on ratings volume (54 vs 2). IP Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hominyx sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. IP Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hominyx holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hominyx has 54 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IP Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, Hominyx every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IP Camera | Hominyx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera/id463188353/reviews) | **[4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hominyx-home-security-camera/id6744362631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | 5.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KYOWA Engineering Laboratory, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/346967864) | [HOMINYX LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836926334) |

## What reviewers say

### IP Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ip-camera/id463188353)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hominyx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hominyx-home-security-camera/id6744362631)

Transform old smartphones and tablets into a powerful home security system. Stream HD video, receive motion alerts, and communicate remotely. Supports multiple cameras and offers secure cloud or local recording options.

**Highlights:** HD Live Streaming, Motion & Sound Alerts, Two-Way Audio, Night Mode, Cloud & Local Recording, Multi-Camera Support, QR Code Pairing

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium access | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IP Camera free?

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

### Is Hominyx free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IP Camera or Hominyx?

Hominyx is rated higher. IP Camera averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hominyx averages 4.6 from 54 ratings.

### Do IP Camera or Hominyx have ads?

Hominyx shows ads; IP Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, IP Camera or Hominyx?

IP Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hominyx every 2 weeks. Most recently, IP Camera was updated on September 18, 2026 and Hominyx on September 24, 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.*