Comparison

LiveHome vs Smart Security Camera App

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

Head to head
About

LiveHome

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
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- Easy to set up your devices in the LiveHome App. - Get instant messages when visitors press the doorbell or trigger the PIR motion sensors. - See, hear, and speak to visitors from anywhere. Automatic Subscription Instructions: 1. Service name: RA-Cyclic 30 day, use 6 month(6 months);RA-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year(1 year) 2. Price: continuous package for 6 months product is $28.99, continuous package for 1 year product is $29.99 3. For an account that purchases an automatic subscription service, we will automatically deduct the next period of fees within 24 hours from your iTunes account before the service expires, and extend the corresponding service content, service conditions and service period. 4. If you need to cancel the automatic subscription, please manually open the Apple phone "Settings"-->Enter "iTunes Store & App Store"-->Click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscribe", select "LiveHome" to cancel the subscription. If you do not close the automatic subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, it will be deemed that you have agreed to continue the authorization, and the subscription will be automatically renewed. User agreement: https://www.kement.cc/user_agreement.html Privacy agreement: https://www.kement.cc/privacy_policy.html

About

Smart Security Camera App

Stream live footage from your WiFi security cameras and manage multiple IP cameras from anywhere. This app offers a user-friendly interface for easy connection, organization, and monitoring of your space, providing peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Stream live footage from WiFi cameras
  • Manage multiple IP cameras
  • Monitor your space remotely
  • User-friendly interface
  • Customizable camera management
  • Connect to cameras instantly
Features
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The Smart Security Camera App helps you stream live footage from your WiFi security cameras, manage multiple IP cameras, and monitor your space from anywhere. Monitor Your Space with Ease Easily connect to your security cameras and stream live footage directly from your smartphone. The Smart Security Camera App puts control and peace of mind at your fingertips. Streamlined Camera Access Quickly connect to your cameras and access live streams instantly. Stay connected to your home, office, or any monitored space. Customizable Camera Management Add, organize, and manage multiple cameras with a few taps. Tailor your setup to fit your unique security needs. User-Friendly Interface Designed with simplicity in mind, the app is easy to navigate, making it suitable for users of all tech levels. Why Choose Smart Security Camera App With robust features and an intuitive design, our app empowers you to stay connected and secure. Premium Subscriptions Subscribed users have unlimited access to premium features. Users can subscribe for one-month or one-year auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy and Terms Privacy Policy: https://onhandapps.com/privacy-policy-for-smart-security-camera-app/ Terms of Service: https://onhandapps.com/terms-and-conditions-for-the-smart-security-camera-app/ This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any camera manufacturer. It uses the ONVIF standard to ensure compatibility with a wide range of devices. This app is not affiliated with Tapo, Reolink, Wansview, Yi IOT, Eufy, Ezviz, or any other camera brand mentioned. Support Email: support@onhandapps.com Start monitoring your space with confidence.

Screenshots

LiveHome2 screens
Smart Security Camera App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Security Camera App at none against LiveHome's shown. Smart Security Camera App also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). LiveHome's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. LiveHome sells 26 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Smart Security Camera App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Security Camera App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of LiveHome's written reviews are positive against 25% of Smart Security Camera App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveHome ships an update monthly, Smart Security Camera App every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LiveHome versus Smart Security Camera App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveHomeSmart Security Camera App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.3K ratings)4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews25.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better2.5K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB72 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperConverge Beauty LimitedOn Hand Apps - FZCO

Customer experience

LiveHome

All ratings3,283 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews214 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative76.2%

Smart Security Camera App

All ratings2,505 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive25.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative71.9%

User reviews

LiveHome

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Smart Security Camera App

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Great security
  • ⭐ Friendly and helpful customer service

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Forced subscription
  • 🚫 Difficult to set up
  • 🚫 Unreliable app
  • 🚫 Unauthorized charges

Bugs and requests

LiveHome

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Smart Security Camera App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App doesn't work as expected
  • Incompatible with certain camera models

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve setup instructions
  • Allow use without subscription

In-app purchases

26 purchases

LiveHome

Subscriptions25
  • K3-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • K3-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • K3-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • K3-Valid 1 year,cyclic 30 day3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • K3-Cyclic 30 day,serve 1 year3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • KH-Cyclic 7 day, use 6 month1 Month trial$18.996 Months
  • H-Cyclic 7 day, use 6 month$18.996 Months
  • H-Use 6 month,cyclic 7 day$18.996 Months
  • KH-Use 6 month,cyclic 7 day1 Month trial$18.996 Months
  • KH-Cycle 7 day,serve 6 month1 Month trial$18.996 Months
  • KH-Cyclic 7 day, use 1 year1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • H-Cyclic 7 day, use 1 year$19.991 Year
  • H-Use 1 year,Cyclic 7 day$19.991 Year
  • KH-Use 1 year,cyclic 7 day1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • KH-Cycle 7 day,serve 1 year1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • KR-Cyclic 30 day,valid 6 month1 Month trial$28.996 Months
  • KR-Cyclic 30 day, use 6 month1 Month trial$28.996 Months
  • KR-Use 6 month,cyclic 30 day1 Month trial$28.996 Months
  • K-Valid 1 year,cyclic 30 day$29.991 Year
  • K-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day$29.991 Year
  • K-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year$29.991 Year
  • K-Cyclic 30 day,serve 1 year$29.991 Year
  • KR-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • KR-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • KR-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cyclic 30 day, service 1 year$29.99
3 purchases

Smart Security Camera App

Subscriptions3
  • Smart Security Camera Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Smart Security Camera Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Smart Security Camera Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is LiveHome free?
LiveHome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Security Camera App free?
Smart Security Camera App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LiveHome or Smart Security Camera App?
Smart Security Camera App is rated higher. LiveHome averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Smart Security Camera App averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.
Do LiveHome or Smart Security Camera App have ads?
LiveHome shows ads; Smart Security Camera App does not.
Which is updated more often, LiveHome or Smart Security Camera App?
LiveHome ships an update monthly, and Smart Security Camera App every 3 days. Most recently, LiveHome was updated on September 23, 2026 and Smart Security Camera App on September 23, 2026.

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