# Home Security Camera+ vs Ear Spy

The clearest difference is monetization model: Home Security Camera+ at free with in-app purchases against Ear Spy's subscription. Home Security Camera+ also leads on ratings volume (62 vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). Ear Spy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home Security Camera+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Ear Spy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.7 for Home Security Camera+ against 4.8 for Ear Spy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera+ has 62 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Home Security Camera+ ships an update every 5 days, Ear Spy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home Security Camera+ | Ear Spy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-plus/id6760445228/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ear-spy/id6783487756/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 114 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orin Light Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814853141) | [Awais Muneer](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783487758) |

## What reviewers say

### Home Security Camera+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-plus/id6760445228)

This app helps protect your privacy by scanning your WiFi network for connected devices and detecting potential hidden cameras. It offers tools to monitor network performance and identify unauthorized access.

**Highlights:** Hidden camera detection, WiFi network scanning, Connected device identification, Bluetooth scanning, Signal detection, Internet speed test, Network latency test

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe For Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe For Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Subscribe For Year | $49.99 | per year |


### Ear Spy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ear-spy/id6783487756)

Amplify ambient sounds and bring distant voices closer in real-time using your phone's microphone and headphones. Features include environment presets, a 10-band equalizer, personal hearing calibration, and on-device live transcription. It prioritizes privacy with all processing done locally.

**Highlights:** Real-time sound amplification, Environment presets, 10-band parametric equalizer, Personal hearing calibration, Unlimited clip capture, On-device live transcription, Hearing-safety limiter

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly (with trial) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Home Security Camera+ free?

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

### Is Ear Spy free?

Ear Spy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Home Security Camera+ or Ear Spy?

Ear Spy is rated higher. Home Security Camera+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Ear Spy averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Home Security Camera+ or Ear Spy have ads?

Home Security Camera+ shows ads; Ear Spy does not.

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

Home Security Camera+ ships an update every 5 days, and Ear Spy weekly. Most recently, Home Security Camera+ was updated on October 14, 2026 and Ear Spy on October 10, 2026.

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