# Heden VisionCam vs Clare Video Plus

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heden VisionCam | Clare Video Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heden-visioncam-ip-camera/id566067357/reviews) | **[4.2 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clare-video-plus/id1231425658/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 103 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 17.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heitz Bruno](https://appshunter.io/developer/556457592) | [Clare Controls](https://appshunter.io/developer/427452792) |

## What reviewers say

### Heden VisionCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heden-visioncam-ip-camera/id566067357)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heden VisionCam Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Heden VisionCam Pro (Yearly) | $8.99 | per year |
| PRO version | $14.99 | one-time |


### Clare Video Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clare-video-plus/id1231425658)

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.

**Highlights:** Live IP camera viewing, Remote recorded footage access, Two-way audio communication, Motion and suspicious activity alerts, Video doorbell answering, Legacy device compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔒 Great customer service
- 🚀 Video is crystal clear

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications do not open app
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Video playback doesn't work
- 🐛 Doorbell goes offline often
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heden VisionCam free?

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

### Is Clare Video Plus free?

Clare Video Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Heden VisionCam or Clare Video Plus?

Clare Video Plus is rated higher. Heden VisionCam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Clare Video Plus averages 4.2 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Heden VisionCam or Clare Video Plus have ads?

Heden VisionCam shows ads; Clare Video Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Heden VisionCam or Clare Video Plus?

Heden VisionCam ships an update every 5 weeks, and Clare Video Plus every 2 months. Most recently, Heden VisionCam was updated on November 1, 2026 and Clare Video Plus on November 6, 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.*