# Thomson Smart Frame vs Home Detector

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thomson Smart Frame at 99% against Home Detector's 0%. Thomson Smart Frame also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Home Detector's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thomson Smart Frame sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Home Detector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thomson Smart Frame holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thomson Smart Frame has 65 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of Thomson Smart Frame's written reviews are positive against 0% of Home Detector's.

Thomson Smart Frame ships an update every 2 months, Home Detector weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thomson Smart Frame | Home Detector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thomson-smart-frame/id6529525495/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-detector-hidden-camera/id6670762182/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **99.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Changsha Qiuguo Technology Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661908260) | [Jay Verbeek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744004976) |

## What reviewers say

### Thomson Smart Frame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thomson-smart-frame/id6529525495)

Easily connect your digital photo frame to share photos and videos. Simply grab a code from your frame, enter it into the app, and start uploading your favorite memories to display.

**Highlights:** Connect digital photo frames, Upload photos, Upload videos, Share moments, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP membership for one year | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cloud traffic -5GB | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cloud traffic -10GB | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP membership for two year | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cloud traffic -20GB | $6.99 | one-time |
| VIP membership for five year | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Unique features
- 🎨 Attractive interface
- 🔒 Secure and safe

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🕰️ Slow updates

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Expanded content library
- Customization options
- Improved remote access


### Home Detector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-detector-hidden-camera/id6670762182)

This app transforms your smartphone into a detection tool to find hidden cameras and unauthorized surveillance devices. It uses advanced scanning to identify suspicious signals and offers tips for maintaining privacy. Safeguard your personal space in hotels, rentals, or at home.

**Highlights:** Hidden camera detection, Unauthorized device scanning, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signal detection, Infrared light detection, General security scanner, Privacy tips and best practices, Customizable scan settings

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly with trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Annual | $83.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual with trial | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thomson Smart Frame free?

Thomson Smart Frame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Home Detector free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thomson Smart Frame or Home Detector?

Thomson Smart Frame is rated higher. Thomson Smart Frame averages 4.9 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Home Detector averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Thomson Smart Frame or Home Detector have ads?

Home Detector shows ads; Thomson Smart Frame does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thomson Smart Frame or Home Detector?

Thomson Smart Frame ships an update every 2 months, and Home Detector weekly. Most recently, Thomson Smart Frame was updated on October 21, 2026 and Home Detector on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*