# Safeview vs Home Security

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Safeview | Home Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (789 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safeview/id6451462082/reviews)** | [3.9 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-scanner/id6478574268/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 789 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.1% of reviews** | 16.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 280 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [深圳市智云看家科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698440562) | [Appurple](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728810496) |

## What reviewers say

### Safeview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safeview/id6451462082)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Subscription 1 Device | $1.99 | per month |
| AI-month-as-1-c | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-as-1-c | $7.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-as-1-c duo-p | $7.99 | per month |
| Cloud Subscription 2 Devices | $7.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-as-1-c | $9.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 2 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| 4G Unlimited Month US | $17.99 | per month |
| 4G | $19.99 | per month |
| Cloud Continue 1 Device | $19.99 | per month |
| 4G Unlimited Month US | $20.99 | per month |
| 4G-CLOUD-AI-M2 | $27.99 | per month |
| 4G Unlimited & Cloud Month US | $27.99 | per month |
| 4G Unlimited & Cloud Month US | $34.99 | per month |
| 1 Device AI Service Year | $19.99 | one-time |
| Data Unlimited Month US Dis. | $20.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Year Event 1 Device | $39.99 | one-time |
| Data Unlimited Quarter US Dis. | $49.99 | one-time |
| Cloud AI Year Event 1 Devices | $49.99 | one-time |
| Data Unlimited Quarter US Dis. | $54.99 | one-time |
| 4G Unlimited & Cloud HY US | $129.99 | one-time |
| Data Unlimited Year US Dis. | $159.99 | one-time |
| Data Unlimited Year US Dis. | $209.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Random phone calls from unknown numbers
- Inconsistent video playback and recording

**Requested features**

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


### Home Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-scanner/id6478574268)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camera Finder Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Camera Finder Weekly PRO | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Camera Finder Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 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

**Reported bugs**

- Camera setup issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Interface improvements
- Better customer support and refund process


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*