Comparison

Legacy IP Camera Viewer vs Home Security Camera

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

Head to head
About

Legacy IP Camera Viewer

View and control your IP cameras from your iPhone. Features easy setup with a simple scan, live streaming from anywhere, and two-way audio communication. Capture and archive moments with instant snapshots.

Highlights
  • Watch live video from anywhere
  • Easy IP camera setup via scanning
  • Pan and tilt camera control
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Instant snapshot capture
  • Archive and view captured moments
Features
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Watch live video from your Legacy IP Camera Viewer right on your iPhone. Gone are the days of complex router set-ups, with X10 EasyScan Setup Technology just simply scan your cam & view - it's truly the easiest IP Camera setup on the market. Not only can you watch your AirSight IP Cams live in the viewer, but you can also control them. Pan & tilt your IP Camera to get the perfect angle that will allow you to catch every moment of the action. - Watch live video from anywhere in the world - EasyScan Technology allows for easiest setup on the market - Listen in & speak with 2-way audio right from your phone - Take instant snapshots with the touch of a button - Archive captured moments and view them later For more information on AirSight IP Cameras go to http://www.x10.com

About

Home Security Camera

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
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Visory Security is a CCTV camera on mobile for incredible home protection or pet care. Use it as your pet monitor, and even CCTV camera recorder or video camera for your cam security system. To use it as a video dog monitor for live streams, you need to link together at least two devices (smartphones or tablets) – one for capturing a video and one for watching it. A wide range of applications: - monitor your pet when you leave them alone - perfect for using as a WiFi kids monitor - know what is going on in the room when you are not there - arrange a smart security and alert system: the intruder will not slip unnoticed General features: Compatible with many mobile devices, you can link together an iPhone and any smartphone easily. Quick setup via QR code To link two devices together you need to do as little as scan a QR code. Support two and more live streams simultaneously Need to arrange a security camera and video dog monitor sessions simultaneously? With this app, you can do it easily. Need to arrange more surveillance sessions? The app is at your help. Impeccable user security and confidentiality This home security surveillance and monitoring app provides a secured connection and does not collect any user data. Add as many devices as you need for free. Rich features for incredible home protection and pet care (coming soon): - Night video camera Arrange overnight surveillance sessions. Or just keep your eye on what is going on in the darkroom to control and stay tuned. - Sound and motion detection Nothing will be left unnoticed. Get an instant alert as the system detects any sound or motion. Kids cry and bark detection The app detects kids cry and barking and send you an instant alert. Perfect for using as a pet monitor or nanny cam app. - Human detection Enhance your home IP cam security system with a human detection feature and get only useful alerts. The app distinguishes a human being from other objects – dogs, cats, etc. Get an instant alert as the system detects a human being in the room. Perfect for using as a home security app. - Cloud storage. All recordings are auto-saved to the cloud. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Legacy IP Camera Viewer2 screens
Home Security Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera at 4.6 against Legacy IP Camera Viewer's 2.0. Home Security Camera also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Legacy IP Camera Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and review sentiment (42% vs 33%). On price, ads 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. Home Security Camera sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Legacy IP Camera Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Home Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera has 3.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Legacy IP Camera Viewer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Home Security Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Legacy IP Camera Viewer ships an update every 3 months, Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Legacy IP Camera Viewer versus Home Security Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLegacy IP Camera ViewerHome Security Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (3 ratings)4.6 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.9% of reviews — better32.9% of reviews
Number of ratings33.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小冬 李Tapnetic LLC

Customer experience

Legacy IP Camera Viewer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive41.9%
Neutral12.9%
Negative45.2%

Home Security Camera

All ratings3,250 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive32.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative65.3%

Bugs and requests

Legacy IP Camera Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Home Security Camera

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

Legacy IP Camera Viewer

No in-app purchases

20 purchases

Home Security Camera

Subscriptions20
  • Weekly sub-Cloud Baby Monitor$3.997 Days
  • Cloud Camera – Weekly$4.997 Days
  • All Access Weekly 6$5.997 Days
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  • Yearly sub - Home Baby Monitor$11.991 Year
  • Monthly sub - Nanny Cam3 Days trial$14.993 Months
  • Yearly sub - Home Pet Monitor$17.991 Year
  • Visory Premium – Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Yearly sub - CCTV Recorder3 Days trial$23.991 Year
  • Cloud Camera – 3-month$24.993 Months
  • Yearly sub - Remote Camera3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly sub - Security Camera3 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • Super premium3 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Visory yearly subscription$49.991 Year
  • Super product monthly$49.991 Month
  • Monthly super premium subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Super premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Super premium1 Month trial$49.991 Year
  • Visory Premium – Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly sub - Remote Camera1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly sub - Remote Camera7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Legacy IP Camera Viewer free?
Legacy IP Camera Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Home Security Camera free?
Home Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Legacy IP Camera Viewer or Home Security Camera?
Home Security Camera is rated higher. Legacy IP Camera Viewer averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Home Security Camera averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Legacy IP Camera Viewer or Home Security Camera have ads?
Neither Legacy IP Camera Viewer nor Home Security Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Legacy IP Camera Viewer or Home Security Camera?
Legacy IP Camera Viewer ships an update every 3 months, and Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, Legacy IP Camera Viewer was updated on October 23, 2026 and Home Security Camera on October 27, 2026.

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