# Home vs ScanByte

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Home at none against ScanByte's 2. Home also leads on device support (5 vs 2). ScanByte's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 27.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanByte sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home ships an update every 3 weeks, ScanByte fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home | ScanByte |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-cameras/id6503669026/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabio Policarpo](https://appshunter.io/developer/286533759) | [艳青 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759484590) |

## What reviewers say

### Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-cameras/id6503669026)

Access all your HomeKit cameras in one unified view, eliminating the need to switch between different apps or homes. Monitor live snapshots, stream video and audio, and quickly access your favorite cameras.

**Highlights:** Unified camera view, Live snapshots, Live video and audio streaming, Two-way audio, Favorite cameras tab, Offline camera status, Multi-device support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### ScanByte

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanbyte-qr-and-barcode/id6636477989)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home free?

Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ScanByte free?

ScanByte is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Home or ScanByte have ads?

Neither Home nor ScanByte shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Home or ScanByte?

Home ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScanByte fortnightly. Most recently, Home was updated on November 4, 2026 and ScanByte on November 4, 2026.

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