Comparison

AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV vs Oco Smart Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV

Transform old phones or computers into security cameras. Receive instant alerts for incidents, monitor remotely, and utilize advanced AI for accurate motion detection. Supports two-way talk and multi-camera views.

Highlights
  • AI motion detection
  • Face recognition
  • Remote monitoring
  • Night vision
  • Two-way talk
  • Multi-view display
  • Secure cloud storage
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How to turn the old iphone,computer or set-top box into a security camera? You only need to install "Athome Video streamer " APP in it. With "Athome Camera Pro" APP in other iphone, you can view it anywhere, and receive alerts right away in case of any incident. ******* Three Steps to setup ******** Prepare 2 devices (computer or phone) before you get start. Step 1: Download the video capture app AtHome Video Streamer App and install it in device A, the unique Connection ID (also referred to as CID) will be assigned to the device A at the first time. Step 2: Download and install the viewer app AtHome Camera app in device B which you want to use as a viewer. Open the app, sign up and login, select "Add by CID" or "By QR Code" to add a device A, so you are all set to enjoy the live streaming ! ******** Supporting ********* Email: support@iChano.com Website: www.iChano.com ******* Main Features ******** 1. No more false alarms due to advanced AI and Deep Learning technology used to detect motion triggered by humans as opposed to shadows, lights, etc. 2. Face recognition technology will help you to distinguish whether the person appearing in the video is your family members or intruder and immediately inform you. 3. Remote monitoring on the go: watch live streaming via 3G/4G or WiFi network from anywhere at anytime. 4. Enhanced Night Vision: In a lower lighting condition, turn on the "Night Vision" mode will get you a much clear and enhanced video image. 5. Two-way Talk: communicate with people and pets using the built-in mic and speaker. 6. Multi-view Display: Watch up to 4 cameras from multiple streamers on one screen simultaneously ! 7. Run at startup and hide on startup: option to run the AtHome Video Streamer in background mode; 8. A Highly Secure Cloud Service: Protect all your videos and view them directly in the cloud, enjoy tight security with an easy-to-use interface. All your videos are encrypted before being uploaded to the cloud, preventing critical data being lost of tampered with. 9. Time-lapse: Time-lapse recording will summarize 24 hours' video into a short video of just several minutes, a faster and easier way to get to know what happened in a day. 10. Pan/Tilt: remotely control your IP camera left and right or up and down to capture an entire room. 11. Support almost all major platforms: the App runs on PCs, smart phones, Mac book etc. 12. High definition:AtHome now allows a 1280 x 720 resolution for supporting devices. 13. Secure and private: all connections between your phone and the video streaming device are encrypted.

About

Oco Smart Camera

Monitor your home or business with affordable, full-featured cameras. View live and recorded video, receive smart alerts for motion or sound, and communicate with two-way talk. Share camera access with others or make it public.

Highlights
  • Live HD video streaming
  • Night vision
  • Timeline playback
  • Motion and sound detection alerts
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Video export to iPhone/iPad
  • Camera sharing
Features
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Monitor your home or your business with simple, affordable and full featured Oco cameras. Download Oco App to activate your Oco cameras. No monthly fees required! Key features: - View live video feed in high definition day or night. Look through your recordings using the timeline. Export video on your iPhone or iPad. - Get smart notifications when camera detects motion or sound. - Share your camera with your partners or family. Or make it public on your website. - Two-way talk lets you communicate with those in your home. - No Monthly Fees Required. We are happy to get your feedback, we read and appreciate every single review or feature suggestion. Oco App works only with Oco Cameras. Get in touch using Email: hi@getoco.com Facebook: getococamera Twitter: @getococamera Instagram: @getococamera

Screenshots

AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV4 screens
Oco Smart Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Oco Smart Camera at 3.8 against AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV's 3.2. Oco Smart Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 30%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Oco Smart Camera holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 180 and 168 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV's written reviews are positive against 30% of Oco Smart Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV ships an update every 2 months, Oco Smart Camera every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV versus Oco Smart Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTVOco Smart Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (180 ratings)3.8 (168 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.5% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings180 — better168
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer南京视匡科技有限公司Oco Group Inc.

Customer experience

AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV

All ratings180 ratings
Positive51.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative37.8%
Written reviews414 reviews
Positive56.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative36.7%

Oco Smart Camera

All ratings167 ratings
Positive68.3%
Neutral14.4%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative45.0%

Bugs and requests

AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera goes offline randomly
  • Streaming freezes or lags
  • QR code scanning not working
  • App crashes after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add password protection and user access controls
  • Improve motion detection accuracy and customization
  • Allow use of front-facing cameras
  • Provide better instructions and documentation
  • Implement cloud storage and remote access options

Oco Smart Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV

No in-app purchases

None

Oco Smart Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV free?
AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oco Smart Camera free?
Oco Smart Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV or Oco Smart Camera?
Oco Smart Camera is rated higher. AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV averages 3.2 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while Oco Smart Camera averages 3.8 from 168 ratings.
Do AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV or Oco Smart Camera have ads?
AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV shows ads; Oco Smart Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV or Oco Smart Camera?
AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV ships an update every 2 months, and Oco Smart Camera every 8 months. Most recently, AtHome Video Streamer DIY CCTV was updated on November 6, 2026 and Oco Smart Camera on November 2, 2026.

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