# Hei vs Alfred Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hei at 100% against Alfred Camera's 53%. Hei also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Alfred Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (112K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hei sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Alfred Camera sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hei holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alfred Camera has 112K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Hei's written reviews are positive against 53% of Alfred Camera's.

Hei ships an update every 12 months, Alfred Camera every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hei | Alfred Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hei/id478565438/reviews)** | [4.8 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **112K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 53.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#126** |
| Size | 6 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CAME S.P.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478565441) | [Alfred Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281) |

## What reviewers say

### Hei

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hei/id478565438)

Control and monitor your home automation systems remotely via Wi-Fi or 3G. Manage lighting, shutters, temperature, security alarms, and camera feeds directly from your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Remote home automation control, Lighting and shutter management, Temperature control, Camera viewing, Door and gate opening, Alarm system management, Scenario activation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable control of your home | Free | one-time |


### Alfred Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Transform old smartphones into a comprehensive home security system. Monitor live feeds, receive motion alerts, and communicate remotely. Ideal for baby monitoring, pet surveillance, and general home security.

**Highlights:** 24/7 Live Streaming, Smart Intruder Alerts, Low-Light Filter, Walkie-Talkie Functionality, 360 Camera Coverage, Motion Detection Alerts

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alfred Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| AlfredCamera Standard 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| AlfredCamera Plus 1 month | $8.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $23.99 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $25.49 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| AlfredCamera Standard 12 months | $30.49 | per year |
| AlfredCamera Standard 12 months | $35.95 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Able to use old phones as cameras
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 💡 Useful for monitoring pets and homes
- 👍 Affordable premium subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 🔋 Drains battery on camera device
- 🔍 Limited video quality on free version
- 🔍 Inconsistent motion detection
- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Camera orientation changes unexpectedly
- Recorded videos sometimes freeze or have missing footage
- Compatibility issues with certain phone models and networks

**Requested features**

- Add multi-view support
- Improve night vision and low-light performance
- Allow remote reconnection of offline cameras
- Provide more video recording options
- Integrate with smart home devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hei free?

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

### Is Alfred Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hei or Alfred Camera?

Hei is rated higher. Hei averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Alfred Camera averages 4.8 from 112K ratings.

### Do Hei or Alfred Camera have ads?

Alfred Camera shows ads; Hei does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hei or Alfred Camera?

Hei ships an update every 12 months, and Alfred Camera every 8 days. Most recently, Hei was updated on October 13, 2026 and Alfred Camera on October 20, 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.*