Comparison

Homy vs AI Security Camera & Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Homy

Transform your devices into a reliable security camera system. It detects motion, records clips, and securely stores them in iCloud. Receive instant alerts and manage recordings from any connected device.

Highlights
  • Motion-activated recording
  • Adjustable sensitivity
  • Instant motion alerts
  • Multiple video quality options
  • iCloud storage and sync
  • Face ID/Touch ID lock
  • Battery saver mode
Features
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Need a security camera you can trust? Homy turns your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into a security camera for rock-solid home security. The motion detector camera records the moment it detects movement and stores each clip safely in iCloud. Key Features: - Motion-activated recording with adjustable sensitivity. - Instant Motion Alerts send notifications to all your connected devices. - Quality you control – 480p, 720p, 1080p or 1080p 60 fps. - iCloud storage & sync for viewing on all connected devices. - Face ID / Touch ID lock for every clip. - Battery saver – auto-adjusts frame-rate and sensors for long sessions. Use cases: - Home security – guard doors, garages, and mailboxes. - Office monitoring – protect shared workspaces after hours. - Pet watcher – see what really happens when you are away. - Package proof – capture every delivery and deter theft. How to use: 1. Choose motion sensitivity and video quality. 2. Place the phone and go. Homy records each event. Review, export, or delete clips from any device that has Homy installed. Subscription & Trial (In-App Purchase): Homy offers two auto-renewing subscriptions. Both plans auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Disclaimer: Homy is not a spy tool. Local laws may require consent for video or audio recording; always follow them. The developer assumes no liability for misuse. Terms of Use – https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy – https://homy.camera/privacy/

About

AI Security Camera & Viewer

Transform an old smartphone into an AI-powered security camera. Monitor live video, receive intelligent motion alerts, and store recordings locally without mandatory cloud storage. Ideal for home, pets, or vacation properties.

Highlights
  • Old phone to camera conversion
  • Live remote viewing
  • AI motion detection alerts
  • Local recording storage
  • Multi-camera monitoring
Features
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LIVE VIEW AND MONITORING Live viewing is free and does not use credits. Monitoring is separate: when enabled, the camera detects selected people, animals, or vehicles and creates event recordings and notifications. Smart Alerts use 1 credit per detection. Interval mode uses 0.1 credit per frame; 10 frames = 1 credit. Monitoring stops when credits reach zero. PRO provides unlimited monitoring. INTERNET AND OFFLINE Internet is required for live viewing, remote event history, and push notifications. Online monitoring can upload event videos and smaller previews. Offline mode keeps recordings on the camera phone without uploads or synchronization. CONTEXT Context adds a short factual description of visible activity to a recorded event. Its notification may arrive after the fast alert. FAQ Live viewing does not use credits. The app saves event clips, not continuous video. Turn an old phone into an AI security camera for your home. Watch live video with sound from your main phone, check on pets and get alerts with photo previews when selected objects are detected. Use your spare phone as the camera and your main phone as the viewer. Pair them by QR code or short code. Remote viewing requires an internet connection on both devices. AI ALERTS Choose people, animals or vehicles. The camera reacts to selected categories instead of every movement. When an object is detected, it saves an event video up to 30 seconds long, including a few seconds before detection. Video can include sound and a photo preview can be sent with the push notification. HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the app on two phones. 2. Choose Camera on the spare phone. 3. Choose Viewer on your main phone. 4. Pair them by QR code or short code. 5. Start monitoring and choose event categories. FEATURES • Live video and sound • Remote viewing over the internet • AI detection of people, animals and vehicles • Event videos up to 30 seconds with pre-event video • Push notifications with photo previews • Timer photos and multiple cameras • Local library, calendar and event filters • Share saved videos and photos • Camera status, battery and storage controls • Offline mode without a second phone CONTEXT MODE Context reviews recorded event videos, filters some false positives and adds a short description of the visible activity. This additional analysis may deliver its notification after the fast alert. LOCAL STORAGE AND OFFLINE MODE Event videos and previews are saved locally on the camera phone. In online mode, event videos are uploaded for remote history and smaller previews are sent for notifications. Remote viewing, remote history and notifications require internet access. Offline mode works with one phone and keeps recordings on that device without uploads or synchronization. It does not provide remote viewing or push notifications. A permanent cloud archive is not required. FOR HOME AND MORE Use an old phone as a home security camera, garage or driveway camera, pet camera, baby monitor or office camera. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aicam.qw.su/privacy

Screenshots

Homy4 screens
AI Security Camera & Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AI Security Camera & Viewer at 5.0 against Homy's 4.5. Homy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (51 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Homy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and AI Security Camera & Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AI Security Camera & Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Homy has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Homy ships an update every 2 weeks, AI Security Camera & Viewer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Homy versus AI Security Camera & Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomyAI Security Camera & Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (51 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHristo BogoevVladislav Donet

Customer experience

Homy

All ratings51 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

AI Security Camera & Viewer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Homy

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$1.497 Days
  • Monthly Subcription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$44.99
3 purchases

AI Security Camera & Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Month1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Year7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$59.99

Questions

Is Homy free?
Homy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI Security Camera & Viewer free?
AI Security Camera & Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Homy or AI Security Camera & Viewer?
AI Security Camera & Viewer is rated higher. Homy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while AI Security Camera & Viewer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Homy or AI Security Camera & Viewer have ads?
AI Security Camera & Viewer shows ads; Homy does not.
Which is updated more often, Homy or AI Security Camera & Viewer?
Homy ships an update every 2 weeks, and AI Security Camera & Viewer weekly. Most recently, Homy was updated on October 3, 2026 and AI Security Camera & Viewer on October 6, 2026.

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