# SP Camera vs Homy

The clearest difference is price: Homy at Free against SP Camera's $9.99. Homy also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). SP Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 51). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Homy is free to download; SP Camera costs $9.99 up front. Homy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. SP Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SP Camera against 4.5 for Homy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SP Camera has 1.7K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of SP Camera's written reviews are positive against 57% of Homy's.

SP Camera ships an update monthly, Homy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SP Camera | Homy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-camera/id603037910/reviews) | [4.5 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homy-security-camera/id6746756466/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **58.1% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#56** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) | [Hristo Bogoev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678627026) |

## What reviewers say

### SP Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-camera/id603037910)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture photos and videos discreetly using fake backgrounds that simulate web browsing, a clock, or a static image. Features include motion detection, a photo timer, and password-protected storage for your captured media.

**Highlights:** Discreet photo and video capture, Fake background simulation, Motion detection recording, Automatic photo timer, Password-protected storage, Manual camera controls, Multiple recording modes

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Works as expected
- 👍 Useful features
- 🔒 No data collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy
- 🔋 Battery issues
- 🔒 Green light indicator
- 🔒 Can't turn off camera indicator

**Reported bugs**

- Video recording stops unexpectedly
- Audio not recording in some videos
- App crashes on certain devices/iOS versions
- Issues with dual camera and telephoto lens
- Problems with hidden/easy mode

**Requested features**

- Add ability to delete multiple files
- Allow customization of recording notifications
- Add support for higher video resolutions
- Improve volume button controls
- Add option to record while device is locked


### Homy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homy-security-camera/id6746756466)

Transform your devices into a reliable security camera system. It detects motion, records clips, and securely stores them in iCloud. Receive instant alerts and manage recordings from any connected device.

**Highlights:** Motion-activated recording, Adjustable sensitivity, Instant motion alerts, Multiple video quality options, iCloud storage and sync, Face ID/Touch ID lock, Battery saver mode

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subcription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SP Camera free?

SP Camera costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Homy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SP Camera or Homy?

SP Camera and Homy are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.7K and 51 ratings respectively.

### Do SP Camera or Homy have ads?

Neither SP Camera nor Homy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SP Camera or Homy?

SP Camera ships an update monthly, and Homy every 2 weeks. Most recently, SP Camera was updated on October 16, 2026 and Homy on October 11, 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.*