Comparison

Home vs StellarVision

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

Head to head
About

Home

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
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Home Cameras is the fastest way to check all your HomeKit cameras at once. Every camera from every home appears in a single view — no switching between apps or homes. Live Snapshots Camera thumbnails refresh automatically every 10 seconds, so you can monitor every location at a glance — even on cellular. Live Video & Audio Tap any camera to open a full-screen live video stream. Pinch to zoom up to 4x or double-tap to zoom in. Choose between muted, one-way audio from the camera, or full two-way audio with your microphone. Favorites Star the cameras you check most and access them instantly in a dedicated Favorites tab. Drag to reorder them exactly how you want. Always Available Cameras that go offline are clearly marked so you always know what's connected. Pull to refresh anytime to get the latest status. Every Apple Device Runs natively on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Includes an Apple Watch widget for quick access right from your wrist. Supports Light and Dark mode. Customize the background and rearrange the homes and cameras to your liking. Add a new camera to any home directly from the app.

About

StellarVision

Features
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StellarVision puts your home security in the palm of your hand. Monitor your cameras from anywhere, manage multiple homes, and stay in control - all from one beautifully designed app. -- EASY SETUP -- Connect your cameras in seconds by scanning a QR code. No complicated configuration, no technical knowledge required. -- LIVE CAMERA FEEDS -- View all your camera feeds in one place. Switch between cameras instantly and keep an eye on what matters most. -- MULTIPLE HOMES -- Managing more than one property? StellarVision supports multiple homes so you can monitor everything from a single app. -- PLANS FOR EVERY NEED -- Free - 1 home - Up to 2 cameras - Full app access Starter - $9.99 / year - 1 home - Up to 2 cameras - No ads Core - $39.99 / year - Up to 2 homes - Unlimited cameras - No ads - All camera features -- SIGN IN YOUR WAY -- Sign in with Apple, Google, or email - your choice. -- BUILT WITH PRIVACY IN MIND -- Your camera data stays yours. StellarVision does not store or share your camera footage. Subscriptions are billed annually to your Apple ID. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Home2 screens
StellarVision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Home at every 2 weeks against StellarVision's every 3 months. Home also leads on device support (5 vs 2). StellarVision's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Home sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year and StellarVision sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Home ships an update every 2 weeks, StellarVision every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Home versus StellarVision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeStellarVision
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabio PolicarpoPete Cruz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Home

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock all features1 Month trial$0.991 Year
2 purchases

StellarVision

Subscriptions2
  • Starter Yearly$9.991 Year
  • StellarVision Core$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Home free?
Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StellarVision free?
StellarVision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Home or StellarVision have ads?
Neither Home nor StellarVision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Home or StellarVision?
Home ships an update every 2 weeks, and StellarVision every 3 months. Most recently, Home was updated on October 6, 2026 and StellarVision on October 10, 2026.

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