# Eye4 vs HomeConnect

The clearest difference is rating: Eye4 at 4.4 against HomeConnect's 1.9. Eye4 also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 7%) and ratings volume (2K vs 80). HomeConnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eye4 sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. HomeConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Eye4 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eye4 has 2K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Eye4's written reviews are positive against 7% of HomeConnect's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eye4 | HomeConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eye4/id642266858/reviews)** | [1.9 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeconnect/id1251300500/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | **27.0% of reviews** | 6.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 199 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Vstarcam Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/535476497) | [Danale Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021888065) |

## What reviewers say

### Eye4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eye4/id642266858)

This application allows users to remotely monitor and manage IP cameras, smart WiFi units, and smart home systems. It provides a centralized platform for viewing live feeds and controlling connected devices.

**Highlights:** Remote IP camera monitoring, Smart WiFi unit control, Smart home system management, Live feed viewing, Device control

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eye4 monthly card-7(tryout) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 99  Eye4 coupons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card(SA)-7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card-7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card(CN)-7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card-7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card(EU)-7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 499  Eye4 coupons | $4.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card(SA)- 30 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 monthly card- 30 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 half year card(SA) - 7 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 half year card - 7 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 yearly card(SA)-7 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 yearly card - 7 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 half year card(USA)-7 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Eye4 yearly card-7 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 👍 Good video quality
- 🔒 Reliable security camera
- 🚀 Responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 👎 Poor customer support
- 🐛 Unstable app performance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to connect to camera
- Recorded videos not saving properly
- Notifications not working

**Requested features**

- Option to delete multiple recorded videos
- Ability to configure motion detection sensitivity
- Improved notification system
- Time/date stamp on recorded videos


### HomeConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homeconnect/id1251300500)

Control your Southern Telecom smart home devices remotely from your smartphone. Monitor your home's security, manage appliances, and stay connected to your living space from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Home security monitoring, Appliance management, Real-time notifications, Smart home integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive app interface
- 📸 Clear picture quality
- 💡 Broad device compatibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Does not connect to Bosch appliances
- ❌ Fake/Scam application
- ❌ ID does not exist
- ❌ QR code scanning fails
- ❌ Manual ID input fails

**Reported bugs**

- App does not see dishwasher
- QR scan and ID input do not help
- App has not received updates in years
- App has trouble keeping up with iOS updates
- Cannot reload several cameras

**Requested features**

- Fix app for Bosch appliances
- Provide correct Home Connect app for Russia
- Allow multiple users signed in simultaneously
- Improve cloud storage functionality
- Fix full screen glitch on iOS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eye4 free?

Eye4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HomeConnect free?

HomeConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Eye4 or HomeConnect?

Eye4 is rated higher. Eye4 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while HomeConnect averages 1.9 from 80 ratings.

### Do Eye4 or HomeConnect have ads?

Eye4 shows ads; HomeConnect does not.

### Which is updated more often, Eye4 or HomeConnect?

Eye4 ships an update monthly, and HomeConnect monthly. Most recently, Eye4 was updated on October 24, 2026 and HomeConnect on October 24, 2026.

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