# Manything vs Home Security Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera at 4.6 against Manything's 3.6. Home Security Camera also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 388) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Manything's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 34%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manything sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Home Security Camera sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Home Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera has 3.2K ratings behind it against 388, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Manything's written reviews are positive against 34% of Home Security Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Manything ships an update every 5 weeks, Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manything | Home Security Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (388 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manything/id639672976/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 388 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.5% of reviews** | 33.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Videoloft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/639672979) | [Tapnetic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615821765) |

## What reviewers say

### Manything

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manything/id639672976)

Turn old phones and tablets into a live security camera. Simply set up a spare device as a camera and monitor it from your main phone or tablet from anywhere. Receive motion and sound alerts for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Turn spare devices into cameras, Live streaming from anywhere, Motion and sound alerts, Cloud video recording, Multi-camera support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 days cloud for 1 camera | $3.99 | per month |
| Manything 7 day cloud recording for 1 camera | $4.99 | per month |
| 7 days cloud for 1 camera | $4.99 | per month |
| Manything 2 day cloud recording for 2 cameras | $6.99 | per month |
| 2 days cloud for 2 cameras | $6.99 | per month |
| Manything 30 day cloud recording for 1 camera | $7.99 | per month |
| 30 days cloud for 1 camera | $7.99 | per month |
| 2 cameras for 7 days | $9.99 | per month |
| 30 days cloud for 2 cameras | $11.99 | per month |
| Manything 30 day cloud recording for 2 cameras | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 🔒 Useful for security monitoring
- 👍 Works well with old devices
- 💡 Innovative use of old phones
- 🚀 Reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Overheating and battery drain
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🔒 Concerns about security/privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent recording
- Playback issues
- Compatibility problems with iOS 11+
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- Remote camera control
- Local storage option
- Improved motion detection
- Better audio support
- Apple TV integration


### Home Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377)

Transform old smartphones and tablets into a live-streaming security and pet monitoring system. Receive instant alerts for motion, sound, and human detection to ensure your home and loved ones are always safe.

**Highlights:** Live streaming security camera, Pet and baby monitoring, Sound and motion detection alerts, Human detection alerts, Multi-device linking, QR code setup

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly sub－Cloud Baby Monitor | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Cloud Camera – Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access Weekly 6 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly sub - Home Baby Monitor | $11.99 | per year |
| Monthly sub - Nanny Cam | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly sub - Home Pet Monitor | $17.99 | per year |
| Visory Premium – Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - CCTV Recorder | $23.99 | per year |
| Cloud Camera – 3-month | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Security Camera | $35.99 | per year |
| Super premium | $39.99 | per month |
| Super product monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Monthly super premium subscription | $49.99 | per month |
| Super premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Super premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Visory Premium – Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient motion detection
- 👍 Simple and functional layout
- 🔒 Secure camera monitoring
- 💡 Useful for home security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Difficult setup process
- 💸 Misleading subscription model
- 🚫 Incompatible with some camera models

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to cameras
- Subscription issues and failed refunds
- Inconsistent app performance

**Requested features**

- Zoom control for camera
- Improved customer support
- Easier integration with multiple devices
- Offline/local storage option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manything free?

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

### Is Home Security Camera free?

Home Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Manything or Home Security Camera?

Home Security Camera is rated higher. Manything averages 3.6 out of 5 from 388 ratings, while Home Security Camera averages 4.6 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Manything or Home Security Camera have ads?

Neither Manything nor Home Security Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Manything or Home Security Camera?

Manything ships an update every 5 weeks, and Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, Manything was updated on September 24, 2026 and Home Security Camera on September 22, 2026.

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