# Manything vs Home Security

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Manything at 56% against Home Security's 17%. Manything also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months). Home Security's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 388). 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Home Security holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security has 2.2K 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 17% of Home Security'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 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manything | Home Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (388 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manything/id639672976/reviews) | **[3.9 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-scanner/id6478574268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 388 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.5% of reviews** | 17.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Videoloft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/639672979) | [Appurple](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728810496) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-scanner/id6478574268)

This app helps you find and connect to cameras on your home network, enhancing privacy and security. It scans Wi-Fi networks to identify all connected devices and provides detailed information about them. Additional tools for network performance and Bluetooth scanning offer a comprehensive approach to detecting potential surveillance.

**Highlights:** Detects cameras on your network, Scans Wi-Fi networks for connected devices, Provides detailed device information (IP, MAC), Tests internet and network speed, Performs ping tests, Includes Bluetooth device search, Scans for electromagnetic signals

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camera Finder Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Camera Finder Weekly PRO | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Camera Finder Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Hijas de mi vida
- 🌟 Massie
- 🌟 1018
- 🌟 Camara2025
- 🌟 2368

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 A disgusting way to make a living
- 🚫 Installation issues
- 🚫 Doesn't do what it says, have to pay to use
- 🚫 Took my money, hard to cancel
- 🚫 Can't cancel, made difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Camera setup issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Interface improvements
- Better customer support and refund process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manything free?

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

### Is Home Security free?

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

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

Home Security is rated higher. Manything averages 3.6 out of 5 from 388 ratings, while Home Security averages 3.9 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Manything or Home Security have ads?

Neither Manything nor Home Security shows ads.

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

Manything ships an update every 5 weeks, and Home Security every 9 months. Most recently, Manything was updated on September 24, 2026 and Home Security on September 22, 2026.

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