Comparison

Security Camera App vs Home Security Camera®

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

Head to head
About

Security Camera App

This app scans your home network to detect unknown devices, helping you secure your network from threats. It also provides tools to test your Wi-Fi speed, download and upload speeds, and network delay.

Highlights
  • Network threat detection
  • Discover connected devices
  • One-click Wi-Fi speed test
  • Download/upload speed analysis
  • Device IP and type identification
Features
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Security Camera App - CamScan is a streamlined network detector that can identify whether other devices connected to your home network to protect your network environment, it also helps you with network speed test and delay detection. Features - Secure your network from threats - Discover all devices connected to the network - Test wifi speed, download speed, upload speed and delay analysis in one-click - Accurately identify devices, including IP address, attributes and device type - Detailed installation and operation guidance Subscription: Auto-renewable subscription $8.99 per week for a weeklysubscription $24.99 per year for a yearly subscription $24.99 per year for a yearly subscription with 3-day trial $29.99 for a lifetime vip user - Payment will be charged to 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, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Contact us: support@union-byte.com Terms of Use: https://www.union-byte.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.union-byte.com/privacy.html

About

Home Security Camera®

This app helps you understand your network environment by scanning for connected devices, Bluetooth signals, and Wi-Fi details. It also offers tools like ping checks, speed tests, and magnetic field readings to assess your surroundings.

Highlights
  • Local network scanning
  • Unknown device identification
  • Bluetooth scanning
  • Wi-Fi details
  • Ping and speed tests
  • Magnetic field readings
Features
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Home Security Camera helps you protect your home privacy by making nearby networks, connected devices, and security-related signals easier to check and understand. With local network scanning, Bluetooth scanning, Wi-Fi details, ping checks, speed tests, and magnetic field readings, you can review your connection environment with clear and readable results. Whether you are checking your home network, office Wi-Fi, or a temporary connection environment, Home Security Camera helps turn technical signals into simple information you can understand. Key Features Local Network Scanner
Scan your current local network and review connected devices. Check available details such as IP address, host name, vendor hints, services, and open ports when supported by the network environment. Unknown Device Review
Review device information in one place and identify items that may need a closer look based on names, vendor hints, ports, and network service signals. Bluetooth Scanner
Scan nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices and view basic signal and device information when available. Wi-Fi Information
Check Wi-Fi details such as SSID, BSSID, IP address, gateway, subnet, DNS, and signal level when iOS allows access. Ping & Speed Test
Run quick ping checks and network speed tests to understand connection quality and troubleshoot common network issues. Magnetic Field Reference
Use magnetic field readings as an additional reference when checking nearby objects or environments.
 Subscription Options Weekly Subscription: $7.99 per week
Weekly Subscription with 3-Day Free Trial: $7.99 per week after the free trial ends
Annual Subscription: $24.99 per year Annual Subscription: $39.99 per year
Lifetime Access: $29.99 one-time purchase Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Lifetime Access is a one-time purchase and does not renew automatically. Terms of Use: https://www.coresecuritylimited.com/terms.html
 Privacy Policy: https://www.coresecuritylimited.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Security Camera App4 screens
Home Security Camera®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Security Camera App at 4.3 against Home Security Camera®'s 3.2. Security Camera App also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 36) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Home Security Camera®'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Security Camera App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Home Security Camera® 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

Security Camera App holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Camera App has 2.4K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Security Camera App ships an update every 3 months, Home Security Camera® every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Security Camera App versus Home Security Camera®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecurity Camera AppHome Security Camera®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2.4K ratings) — better3.2 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.4K — better36
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB31 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperUnionByteCore Security

Customer experience

Security Camera App

All ratings2,358 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive17.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative77.4%

Home Security Camera®

All ratings36 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative41.7%

Bugs and requests

Security Camera App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to install with QR code
  • Subscription charged immediately without consent
  • Incompatible with certain camera models

Requested features

3 requests
  • More detailed network insights
  • Improved accuracy in device detection
  • Subscription-free usage option

Home Security Camera®

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Security Camera App

Subscriptions3
  • VIP User Weekly$8.997 Days
  • VIP User Yearly$29.991 Year
  • VIP User Yearlywith3daystrail3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime VIP User$39.99
3 purchases

Home Security Camera®

Subscriptions3
  • VIP Weekly$7.997 Days
  • VIP Weekly 3-Days Free Trial3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • VIP Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Security Camera App free?
Security Camera App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Home Security Camera® free?
Home Security Camera® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Security Camera App or Home Security Camera®?
Security Camera App is rated higher. Security Camera App averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Home Security Camera® averages 3.2 from 36 ratings.
Do Security Camera App or Home Security Camera® have ads?
Neither Security Camera App nor Home Security Camera® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Security Camera App or Home Security Camera®?
Security Camera App ships an update every 3 months, and Home Security Camera® every 9 days. Most recently, Security Camera App was updated on October 14, 2026 and Home Security Camera® on October 15, 2026.

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