# Seeing vs Smart Security Camera App

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Security Camera App at none against Seeing's shown. Smart Security Camera App also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). Seeing's advantage is ratings volume (67K vs 2.5K) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Seeing sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $28.99 per 6 months 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Seeing against 4.7 for Smart Security Camera App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seeing has 67K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 26% and 25% positive.

Seeing ships an update every 5 weeks, Smart Security Camera App every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seeing | Smart Security Camera App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing/id6479742882/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-security-camera-app/id6740097025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **26.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LONSEN ELECTRONICS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826464323) | [On Hand Apps - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724087308) |

## What reviewers say

### Seeing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing/id6479742882)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Receive instant alerts for doorbell presses and motion detection. Monitor your home with high-definition video, and communicate with visitors remotely. Offers cloud storage plans for extended monitoring.

**Highlights:** Instant doorbell and motion alerts, High-definition video monitoring, Two-way audio communication, Remote access from anywhere, Cloud storage plans

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day, use 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SF-Use 6 month,cyclic 30 day | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day,valid 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SF-Valid 6 month,cyclic 30 day | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 months  Plan | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| 6-month Plan | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SR-Cyclic 30 day,use 6 month | $28.99 | per 6 months |
| SR-Cyclic 30 day,serve 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day,valid 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| S3-Use 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Valid 1 year,cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| One Year Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| One year  Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| SF-Use 1 year,Cyclic 30 day | $29.99 | per year |
| SR-Cyclic 30 day,use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| S3-Cyclic 30 day, use 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| One Super Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| One super plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for the price
- 📽️ Good video quality
- 🔒 Decent security features
- 🔌 Easy to set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable motion detection
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and connectivity
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔒 Limited account sharing
- 🔋 Battery life issues

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and inability to view recorded videos
- Connectivity problems and app crashes
- Inconsistent motion detection

**Requested features**

- Scheduling options for motion detection
- Longer video recording duration
- Improved notification system
- Better customer support


### 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 Seeing free?

Seeing 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, Seeing or Smart Security Camera App?

Smart Security Camera App is rated higher. Seeing averages 4.6 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Smart Security Camera App averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Seeing or Smart Security Camera App have ads?

Seeing shows ads; Smart Security Camera App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Seeing or Smart Security Camera App?

Seeing ships an update every 5 weeks, and Smart Security Camera App every 3 days. Most recently, Seeing was updated on October 13, 2026 and Smart Security Camera App on October 11, 2026.

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