# LiveHome vs Smart Security Camera App

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveHome | Smart Security Camera App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livehome/id6446077149/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-security-camera-app/id6740097025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **25.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 140 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Converge Beauty Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737174889) | [On Hand Apps - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724087308) |

## 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


### Smart Security Camera App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-security-camera-app/id6740097025)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Security Camera Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart Security Camera Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Smart Security Camera Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great security
- ⭐ Friendly and helpful customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work as expected
- Incompatible with certain camera models

**Requested features**

- Improve setup instructions
- Allow use without subscription


## Frequently asked 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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