# LiveHome vs Security Home

The clearest difference is monetization model: LiveHome at free with in-app purchases against Security Home's subscription. LiveHome also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Security Home's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11K vs 3.3K). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LiveHome sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Security Home sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for LiveHome against 4.3 for Security Home. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 11K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 18% and 19% positive.

LiveHome ships an update monthly, Security Home every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveHome | Security Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livehome/id6446077149/reviews)** | [4.3 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-home-camera-connect/id6695740469/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **18.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 140 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Converge Beauty Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737174889) | [CyberApps Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651551377) |

## What reviewers say

### LiveHome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livehome/id6446077149)

Easily set up smart home devices and receive instant notifications from your doorbell or motion sensors. Remotely see, hear, and speak to visitors from anywhere using your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Easy device setup, Instant visitor notifications, PIR motion sensor alerts, Remote viewing, hearing, and speaking, Automatic subscription renewal

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

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| K3-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| K3-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $9.99 | per year |
| K3-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| K3-Valid 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $9.99 | per year |
| K3-Cyclic 30 day,serve 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| KH-Cyclic 7 day, use 6 month | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| H-Cyclic 7 day, use 6 month | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| H-Use 6 month,cyclic 7 day | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| KH-Use 6 month,cyclic 7 day | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| KH-Cycle 7 day,serve 6 month | $18.99 | per 6 months |
| KH-Cyclic 7 day, use 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| H-Cyclic 7 day, use 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| H-Use 1 year,Cyclic 7 day | $19.99 | per year |
| KH-Use 1 year,cyclic 7 day | $19.99 | per year |
| KH-Cycle 7 day,serve 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| KR-Cyclic 30 day,valid 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| KR-Cyclic 30 day, use 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| KR-Use 6 month,cyclic 30 day | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| K-Valid 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| K-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| K-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| K-Cyclic 30 day,serve 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| KR-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| KR-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| KR-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| Cyclic 30 day,  service 1 year | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good product quality
- 🚀 Exceeded expectations
- 🚀 Great HD video
- 🚀 Nice clear picture
- 🚀 Functional and well-built

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Password/login problems
- 🐛 Unreliable app and camera
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working properly
- App crashing or not loading
- Subscription issues and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Support for multiple users/devices
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Improved night vision and motion detection


### Security Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-home-camera-connect/id6695740469)

Monitor your home security with real-time video and audio feeds from multiple cameras. Record and playback footage, identify network devices, and easily connect IP cameras for comprehensive coverage. Customize monitoring settings to ensure every area is secure.

**Highlights:** Real-time live video and audio monitoring, Video recording and playback, Smart device identification on network, Easy IP camera connection, Multi-room synchronized monitoring, Flexible monitoring configuration

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Member | $19.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP membership | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| VIP membership | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Fraud/deceptive app
- 💰 Overcharging/hidden fees
- 🔒 Lack of refunds/customer support
- 🔌 Camera connectivity issues
- 📱 Incompatible with devices

**Reported bugs**

- App not working as expected
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Refund policy improvement
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiveHome free?

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

### Is Security Home free?

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

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

LiveHome is rated higher. LiveHome averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Security Home averages 4.3 from 11K ratings.

### Do LiveHome or Security Home have ads?

LiveHome shows ads; Security Home does not.

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

LiveHome ships an update monthly, and Security Home every 3 months. Most recently, LiveHome was updated on September 26, 2026 and Security Home on September 24, 2026.

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