Home vs Casavault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Casavault
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CasaVault is the essential companion for HomeKit users — a secure vault for all your smart home device setup codes. Setting up or resetting HomeKit devices requires an 8-digit setup code printed on a sticker that fades, falls off, or gets hidden behind furniture. CasaVault keeps every setup code organized and instantly accessible, so you're never stuck searching for a tiny label when you need to re-pair a device. ORGANIZE YOUR SMART HOME • Manage multiple homes — perfect for families, rentals, or vacation properties • Organize devices by room for quick access • Import your homes and rooms directly from HomeKit with one tap • Assign icons to each device for easy identification SAVE & RETRIEVE SETUP CODES • Store setup codes with built-in format validation • Scan QR codes from device labels using your camera • View full-size HomeKit barcodes — ready to scan when re-pairing • Attach photos to capture the device label for future reference • Add notes to any device STAY SECURE • Biometric lock with Face ID and Touch ID • All data stored locally on your device • Export your data anytime as a backup PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE • Light, dark, or system appearance • Custom accent colors to match your style Whether you're a smart home enthusiast with dozens of devices, a property manager juggling multiple locations, or a technician who sets up HomeKit for clients — CasaVault ensures your setup codes are always within reach. Download CasaVault and never lose a HomeKit setup code again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Home at 5 against Casavault's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Home | Casavault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | 26.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fabio Policarpo | Lior Shor |
In-app purchases
Home
No in-app purchases
Casavault
No in-app purchases









