Q vs HomeSafe View
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Q
Monitor your home or business remotely with live video streams from your security DVR. Receive instant alerts with still images and review recorded footage. Control PTZ cameras and adjust DVR settings directly from your iPhone.
- Live video streaming
- Remote DVR management
- Instant e-mail alerts
- Review recorded video
- PTZ camera control
- Capture still images
- Save video to iPhone
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Q-See’s QT View for the iPhone puts the power situational awareness and peace of mind at your fingertips. Designed for your QT-series security DVR’s you can check in on your home, business or loved ones anywhere, at any time. Receive instant e-mail alerts with still images and check on live video with a swipe of a finger. You are in control. Watch the live video streams from up to four cameras at once, or review video recorded on your system. Capture still images or save video directly to your iPhone. Switch between cameras - or entire systems, control a PTZ camera and change your DVR’s settings All with the touch of a finger. You’ll never be out of touch with Q-See’s QT View on your iPhone. I you have any question, please contact Q-See technical support or visit www.q-see.com/support.
HomeSafe View
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.
- 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
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HomeSafe View: Live Swann CCTV viewing on your iPhone and iPad HomeSafe View supports the following features: Multi-channel viewing with up to 16 cameras on screen at the same time (16ch view works best on iPads) Play back stored recordings from your DVR on your handset or tablet (requires high upload speed internet) Change settings on your DVR or NVR in app Capture video from your camera live view to your iPhone to play back later Capture single and multi still images and save these to your iPhone's picture library Control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras remotely Note: Current model handsets and iPads are recommended for high resolution playback and live viewing more than 8 cameras at once. Note: This app uses a data stream that will connect to your Swann DVR via 4G/5G or WiFi. When using 4G/5G, the video from your DVR will likely be considered "downloads" by your phone service provider and will contribute to any download limit your phone data plan may have. If you exceed any plan limits you may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan. For assistance with this app, contact Swann Tech Support – tech@swann.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Q at 3.1 against HomeSafe View's 2.6. Q also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 11%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Q holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.7K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Q's written reviews are positive against 11% of HomeSafe View's.
Q ships an update every 2 months, HomeSafe View every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Q | HomeSafe View |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (4.7K ratings) — better | 2.6 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews — better | 11.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K — better | 1.1K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Q-SEE INTERNATIONAL LTD | Swann Communications Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Q
HomeSafe View
User reviews
Q
From 4.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Reliable and consistent
- 🔒 Secure system
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌟 Great quality video
- 🏠 Convenient remote access
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Slow app performance
- 💤 Lack of updates and support
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/configure
- 🔒 Remote access not always reliable
HomeSafe View
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast live view
- 👍 Easy setup
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 💡 Helpful technical support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Laggy and slow app performance
- 🐛 Playback issues and missing features
- 👎 Unintuitive and outdated user interface
Bugs and requests
Q
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Cameras randomly go offline
- Playback issues and delays
- Remote access not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to name/label cameras
- Improved motion detection and alerts
- Full screen/landscape mode support
- Better playback controls and scrubbing
- Remote arm/disarm of security system
HomeSafe View
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inability to delete recorded videos
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add landscape mode support
- Improve video playback controls
- Allow remote camera settings adjustments
- Integrate with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
Q
No in-app purchases
HomeSafe View
No in-app purchases
