Comparison

Safeview vs Home Security

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

Head to head
About

Safeview

Monitor your home or business with a video security platform. Receive instant alerts for detected movement, allowing you to take immediate action. Access live and recorded footage from anywhere, ensuring your peace of mind.

Highlights
  • HD video playback
  • Intelligent alarm detection
  • Instant push notifications
  • Playback image check
  • Share video images
Features
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Safeview security system provides a set of video service platform for families and enterprises. Once the security camera detects movement, you will receive an instant push message through the "Sefeview" alarm system, so you can take corresponding security measures. No matter where you are, your family and business are with you. Main functions: 1. HD video playback 2. Intelligent alarm detection and push 3. Playback image check 4. Share video images Subscription paid users and privacy agreement: https://static-us.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/common/app/privacyAgreement/107/en/Privacy.html https://static-us.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/common/app/userAgreement/107/en/Agreement_en.html https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/ itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Home Security

This app helps you find and connect to cameras on your home network, enhancing privacy and security. It scans Wi-Fi networks to identify all connected devices and provides detailed information about them. Additional tools for network performance and Bluetooth scanning offer a comprehensive approach to detecting potential surveillance.

Highlights
  • Detects cameras on your network
  • Scans Wi-Fi networks for connected devices
  • Provides detailed device information (IP, MAC)
  • Tests internet and network speed
  • Performs ping tests
  • Includes Bluetooth device search
  • Scans for electromagnetic signals
Features
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Camera Finder is designed to carefully find and connect all the cameras in your home and help you detect or connect camera devices when the cameras are connected to your home network.Protect your privacy and give your home environment peace of mind. **Detect Cameras With Precision** Camera Finder swiftly scans your surroundings and pinpoints the presence of cameras, irrespective of their brand or make. **Comprehensive WiFi Network Analysis** Camera Finder performs a rapid scan of all WiFi networks within seconds, revealing every device connected. This thorough inspection allows you to take charge of your network security by keeping track of unknown connections. **Accurate Device Identification** Our app provides you with meticulous details about each detected device, including IP addresses, MAC addresses, device names, and models. This precise identification aids in monitoring your network and prevents unauthorized access. **Network Performance Tools** Camera Finder includes tools to test your internet and network speed, conduct ping tests for real-time connection quality, and employ Whois Lookup to gather domain information. These features help maintain optimal network performance and troubleshoot issues proactively. **Search Beyond WiFi** Expanding the realm of security, Camera Finder integrates additional search capabilities for Bluetooth devices and electromagnetic signals. This multi-layered approach ensures all possible avenues for surveillance are accounted for, offering you a comprehensive sweep for unwarranted devices.Enhance your sense of security and take control of your privacy. About subscription: – The user confirms the purchase and pays using their iTunes account. If you need to cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in the management 24 hours before the current subscription expires. – The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the renewal fee will be determined. User management, auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://app.appurple.com/log/appurple/page?page=page1 Terms of Use: https://app.appurple.com/log/appurple/page?page=page2

Screenshots

Safeview4 screens
Home Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Safeview at 85% against Home Security's 17%. Safeview also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Safeview sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Home Security sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Safeview holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 789 and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Safeview's written reviews are positive against 17% of Home Security's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Safeview ships an update every 2 months, Home Security every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Safeview versus Home Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafeviewHome Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (789 ratings) — better3.9 (2.2K ratings)
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews — better16.8% of reviews
Number of ratings7892.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#176 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size280 MB46 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer深圳市智云看家科技有限公司Appurple

Customer experience

Safeview

All ratings789 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.8%

Home Security

All ratings2,173 ratings
Positive72.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative24.5%
Written reviews214 reviews
Positive16.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative81.3%

User reviews

Safeview

From 789 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to install and set up
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 🔒 Reliable security features
  • 🎥 Great video and image quality
  • 💡 Useful features like motion detection and two-way audio

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with app permissions
  • 💰 Subscription required for some features
  • 🔋 Frequent low battery notifications

Home Security

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💫 Hijas de mi vida
  • 🌟 Massie
  • 🌟 1018
  • 🌟 Camara2025
  • 🌟 2368

Room to improve

  • 🚫 A disgusting way to make a living
  • 🚫 Installation issues
  • 🚫 Doesn't do what it says, have to pay to use
  • 🚫 Took my money, hard to cancel
  • 🚫 Can't cancel, made difficult

Bugs and requests

Safeview

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Random phone calls from unknown numbers
  • Inconsistent video playback and recording

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to save recordings locally without subscription
  • More customization options for notifications
  • Improved motion tracking and person detection

Home Security

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Camera setup issues
  • Compatibility problems

Requested features

2 requests
  • Interface improvements
  • Better customer support and refund process

In-app purchases

25 purchases

Safeview

Subscriptions16
  • AI Subscription 1 Device$1.991 Month
  • AI-month-as-1-c$3.991 Month
  • Cloud Month$3.991 Month
Show 13 more
  • Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device2 variants$4.991 Month
  • cam basic 30days-month-as-1-c$7.991 Month
  • cam plus-month-as-1-c duo-p$7.991 Month
  • Cloud Subscription 2 Devices$7.991 Month
  • cam plus-month-as-1-c$9.991 Month
  • Cloud AI Month Event 2 Device$9.991 Month
  • 4G Unlimited Month US2 variants$17.991 Month
  • 4G$19.991 Month
  • Cloud Continue 1 Device$19.991 Month
  • 4G Unlimited Month US$20.991 Month
  • 4G-CLOUD-AI-M2$27.991 Month
  • 4G Unlimited & Cloud Month US$27.991 Month
  • 4G Unlimited & Cloud Month US$34.991 Month
One-time9
  • 1 Device AI Service Year$19.99
  • Data Unlimited Month US Dis.$20.99
  • Cloud Year Event 1 Device$39.99
Show 6 more
  • Data Unlimited Quarter US Dis.$49.99
  • Cloud AI Year Event 1 Devices$49.99
  • Data Unlimited Quarter US Dis.$54.99
  • 4G Unlimited & Cloud HY US$129.99
  • Data Unlimited Year US Dis.$159.99
  • Data Unlimited Year US Dis.$209.99
3 purchases

Home Security

Subscriptions3
  • Camera Finder Premium Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Camera Finder Weekly PRO$9.997 Days
  • Camera Finder Premium Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Safeview free?
Safeview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Home Security free?
Home Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Safeview or Home Security?
Safeview is rated higher. Safeview averages 4.6 out of 5 from 789 ratings, while Home Security averages 3.9 from 2.2K ratings.
Do Safeview or Home Security have ads?
Neither Safeview nor Home Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Safeview or Home Security?
Safeview ships an update every 2 months, and Home Security every 9 months. Most recently, Safeview was updated on October 14, 2026 and Home Security on October 12, 2026.

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