# Home Security vs Security Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Security Camera at 4.5 against Home Security's 4.0. Security Camera also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and chart position (#172 vs unranked). Home Security's advantage is review sentiment (14% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home Security sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Security Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 148 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of Home Security's written reviews are positive against 0% of Security Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Home Security ships an update every 4 months, Security Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Security | Security Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-network/id6747702505/reviews) | **[4.5 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-smart-home/id6759082078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 84 | **148** |
| Positive reviews | **14.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#172** |
| Size | 29 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Points Data](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822491662) | [OmniSafe Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822728381) |

## What reviewers say

### Home Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-network/id6747702505)

Manage and secure your smart home network and devices. This app helps you detect IP cameras, scan connected devices, test Wi-Fi speed, and manage Bluetooth accessories. It offers setup guides and subscription management for enhanced home protection.

**Highlights:** Auto-detect IP cameras, Scan Wi-Fi connected devices, Test Wi-Fi speed and signal strength, Detect Bluetooth devices, Device setup guides, In-app subscription management

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Security Camera Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Security Camera Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Camera Lifetime Plan | $49.99 | one-time |


### Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-smart-home/id6759082078)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app helps you ensure you don't leave essential devices behind when you go out. It scans for Bluetooth and WiFi devices, allowing you to create personalized checklists and receive smart alerts.

**Highlights:** Leave-Home Checklist creation, Bluetooth device scanning, WiFi device discovery, Smart alerts for forgotten devices, Personalized device lists

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Home 1 Week Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Home 1 Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Smart Home Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home Security free?

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

### Is Security Camera free?

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

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

Security Camera is rated higher. Home Security averages 4.0 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Security Camera averages 4.5 from 148 ratings.

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

Neither Home Security nor Security Camera shows ads.

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

Home Security ships an update every 4 months, and Security Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, Home Security was updated on September 24, 2026 and Security Camera on September 22, 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.*