Heden VisionCam vs Clare Video Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Heden VisionCam
Monitor your IP cameras remotely with a modern interface. Adjust image settings, control camera features like LED and night vision, and manage motion alarms. Supports a wide range of brands beyond the original manufacturer.
- Image adjustments (brightness, contrast)
- Control LED and infrared night vision
- Motion alarm enable/disable
- Adjust camera movement speed
- Automatic camera detection
- Remote access over 3G/4G
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Compatible with many IP cameras Originally designed for Heden cameras, this app also works with many other brands like Foscam, Tenvis, Wanscam, and more. If your model isn’t listed, simply select the closest match from the list—it will likely work just fine. Modern interface and powerful features This new version comes with a clean, modern look and offers a wide range of features: • Image adjustments: brightness, contrast • Image orientation: flip or mirror • Control the LED and infrared night vision • Enable or disable the motion alarm • Adjust the camera’s movement speed • Select your camera by model photo • Advanced automatic camera detection on the local network • Automatic public IP detection for use over 3G/4G • Dual IP setup for Wi-Fi and mobile networks • Smart IP switching based on your connection Remote access made easy To use your camera over 3G/4G, you’ll just need to set up port forwarding on your router. This is the only manual step required. Need help? If you experience any configuration issues, you can easily send a support request through the app’s menu. Remove ads A one-time in-app purchase is available to permanently remove ads and support future development. Term : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Clare Video Plus
Monitor live video feeds from security cameras and video doorbells remotely. Receive motion alerts, view recorded footage, and communicate with visitors using two-way audio. Compatible with legacy devices and offers simple setup.
- Live IP camera viewing
- Remote recorded footage access
- Two-way audio communication
- Motion and suspicious activity alerts
- Video doorbell answering
- Legacy device compatibility
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Was my package delivered? Are the kids home from school? Easily monitor live video, manage connected security cameras, answer your video doorbell, and view recorded video footage from anywhere in the world with the free Clare Video Plus App. You can even speak to family or visitors with cameras that support two-way audio! Receive notifications to your smartphone when motion is detected or when there is suspicious activity. Clare Video Plus is backwards compatible with all legacy ClareVision cameras and NVRs. Features: • Real-time viewing of IP cameras • View recorded video footage from anywhere • Store and manage photo and video snapshots that can be saved to your phone • Simple setup using “Scan and Configure” technology • Find existing cameras on your network with the “Online Devices” tool • Easily change resolution or zoom from your smartphone • View and manage multiple locations, cameras, and NVRs • View live and recorded video from the Clare Video Doorbell • Answer calls from the Clare Video Doorbell
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Verdict
Heden VisionCam and Clare Video Plus both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Heden VisionCam's written reviews are positive against 17% of Clare Video Plus's. Heden VisionCam also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). Clare Video Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating 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
Both are free to download. Heden VisionCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Clare Video Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Heden VisionCam against 4.2 for Clare Video Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clare Video Plus has 1.1K ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Heden VisionCam's written reviews are positive against 17% of Clare Video Plus's.
Heden VisionCam ships an update every 5 weeks, Clare Video Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Heden VisionCam | Clare Video Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (103 ratings) | 4.2 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 17.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 103 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 286 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heitz Bruno | Clare Controls |
Customer experience
Heden VisionCam
Clare Video Plus
Bugs and requests
Heden VisionCam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Clare Video Plus
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to add device after app update
- App not loading at all
- Notifications cover the screen
- Cameras stop recording randomly
- Constant 'offline' and 'no records found' messages
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to block notifications for certain time periods
- Option to search and review video footage
- Improved video playback and scrubbing functionality
- Compatibility with older devices
- Ability to change network settings easily
In-app purchases
Heden VisionCam
- Heden VisionCam Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
- Heden VisionCam Pro (Yearly)$8.991 Year
- PRO version$14.99
Clare Video Plus
No in-app purchases
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