# Security Camera vs HALOwatch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HALOwatch at 100% against Security Camera's 10%. HALOwatch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Security Camera's advantage is chart position (#118 vs unranked) and ratings volume (239 vs 44). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Security Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. HALOwatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

HALOwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Camera has 239 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Security Camera's written reviews are positive against 100% of HALOwatch's.

Security Camera ships an update monthly, HALOwatch weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Security Camera | HALOwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-smart-cam/id6754837179/reviews) | **[4.6 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halowatch/id6756482560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **239** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 79 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smart Technology by Flexi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850398589) | [Sakar International, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/506674385) |

## What reviewers say

### Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-smart-cam/id6754837179)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile tool for detecting magnetic fields, locating Bluetooth devices, and scanning your Wi-Fi network. Get real-time readings, estimate distances to misplaced items, and monitor all connected devices for a comprehensive overview of your environment.

**Highlights:** Magnetic field strength measurement, Locate lost Bluetooth items, Scan and monitor Wi-Fi network devices, Real-time signal strength tracking, Network device information overview, Practical usage tips and guidance

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Home Weekly Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Home Weekly  Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Home Yearly  Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart Home Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


### HALOwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halowatch/id6756482560)

Monitor your home remotely with live HD video streaming and two-way audio communication. Receive automatic event snapshots and access advanced AI detections and cloud storage with an optional plan.

**Highlights:** Live HD video streaming, Two-way audio communication, Automatic event snapshots, AI-powered event tagging, 30-day cloud storage, Shared access with permissions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Security Camera free?

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

### Is HALOwatch free?

HALOwatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

HALOwatch is rated higher. Security Camera averages 4.2 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while HALOwatch averages 4.6 from 44 ratings.

### Do Security Camera or HALOwatch have ads?

Neither Security Camera nor HALOwatch shows ads.

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

Security Camera ships an update monthly, and HALOwatch weekly. Most recently, Security Camera was updated on October 16, 2026 and HALOwatch on October 10, 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.*