# Security Home vs Security Camera for Home

The clearest difference is monetization model: Security Camera for Home at free with in-app purchases against Security Home's subscription. Security Camera for Home also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Security Home's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 2.1K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Security Home sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Security Camera for Home sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Security Home against 4.3 for Security Camera for Home. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Home has 11K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 19% and 20% positive.

Security Home ships an update every 3 months, Security Camera for Home every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Security Home | Security Camera for Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-home-camera-connect/id6695740469/reviews) | [4.3 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-for-home/id6743064486/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 18.6% of reviews | **19.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 87 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CyberApps Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651551377) | [西安宇皓乐行网络科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893825173) |

## What reviewers say

### Security Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-home-camera-connect/id6695740469)

Monitor your home security with real-time video and audio feeds from multiple cameras. Record and playback footage, identify network devices, and easily connect IP cameras for comprehensive coverage. Customize monitoring settings to ensure every area is secure.

**Highlights:** Real-time live video and audio monitoring, Video recording and playback, Smart device identification on network, Easy IP camera connection, Multi-room synchronized monitoring, Flexible monitoring configuration

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Member | $19.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP membership | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| VIP membership | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Fraud/deceptive app
- 💰 Overcharging/hidden fees
- 🔒 Lack of refunds/customer support
- 🔌 Camera connectivity issues
- 📱 Incompatible with devices

**Reported bugs**

- App not working as expected
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Refund policy improvement
- Better customer support


### Security Camera for Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-for-home/id6743064486)

Monitor your home security cameras with HD real-time video and multi-device management. The app offers network diagnostics, recording capabilities, and robust data encryption for privacy. Keep an eye on your property and gain peace of mind.

**Highlights:** HD Real-Time Monitoring, Network Detection and Diagnosis, Device Information Management, Real-Time Recording and Snapshots, Multi-Device Management, Data Encryption and Privacy Protection

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP membership | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP membership | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP membership | $49.99 | per year |
| VIP membership | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Security Home free?

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

### Is Security Camera for Home free?

Security Camera for Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Security Home or Security Camera for Home?

Security Home and Security Camera for Home are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11K and 2.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Security Home or Security Camera for Home have ads?

Neither Security Home nor Security Camera for Home shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Security Home or Security Camera for Home?

Security Home ships an update every 3 months, and Security Camera for Home every 3 weeks. Most recently, Security Home was updated on September 26, 2026 and Security Camera for Home on September 25, 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.*