# Legacy IP Camera Viewer vs Home Security Camera

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.

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.

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.

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 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Legacy IP Camera Viewer | Home Security Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legacy-ip-camera-viewer/id641135955/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **41.9% of reviews** | 32.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小冬 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/604640146) | [Tapnetic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615821765) |

## What reviewers say

### Legacy IP Camera Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/legacy-ip-camera-viewer/id641135955)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 (20)**

| 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 |
| Visory yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 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 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 30, 2026.

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