Comparison

Home Security Camera+ vs ScamAlert

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

Head to head
About

Home Security Camera+

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
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Turn Your Spare Phone into a Smart Home Security Camera Give your old phone a new purpose. Transform it into a powerful home security camera in just minutes—no expensive equipment or complicated setup required. Whether you're at work, traveling, or simply away from home, you can monitor your property in real time, protect your loved ones, and stay connected from anywhere. Perfect for home security, baby monitoring, pet watching, elderly care, office surveillance, and vacation homes. **Protect What Matters Most** Keep an eye on everything you care about with a secure and reliable live monitoring solution. Whether you're checking on your children after school, watching your pets while you're away, monitoring elderly family members, or keeping your home safe during vacations, you'll always know what's happening. **Powerful Home Security Features** 1. Live Video Monitoring Watch your home anytime, anywhere with real-time HD video streaming. Stay connected no matter where you are. 2. Two-Way Audio Hear what's happening and talk instantly through your devices. Comfort your pets, communicate with family members, or warn unexpected visitors. 3. Remote Alarm Trigger a loud siren remotely to scare away suspicious visitors or quickly alert people nearby during emergencies. 4. Night Vision Monitor your home clearly, even in low-light or nighttime conditions. 5. Remote Camera Controls Switch between front and rear cameras, turn on the flashlight remotely, and adjust monitoring settings whenever needed. Designed for Everyday Home Protection 6. Ideal for: • Home Security Camera • Baby Monitor • Pet Camera • Nanny Cam • Elderly Care • Office Monitoring • Vacation Home Surveillance • Garage & Front Door Monitoring • Indoor Security Camera More Than a Security Camera Your privacy matters wherever you go. In addition to home monitoring, the app also includes built-in privacy tools to help keep you safe while traveling. **Hidden Camera Detector** Scan hotel rooms, vacation rentals, offices, and other unfamiliar places for suspicious hidden cameras. **Bluetooth Device Scanner** Identify nearby Bluetooth devices to increase your awareness of unknown electronics around you. **Easy Setup** Getting started only takes a few minutes. Install the app on two devices. Connect them securely. Start monitoring instantly from anywhere. No expensive cameras. No monthly hardware costs. Just a smarter way to turn the devices you already own into a reliable home security system. Download Today Protect your home, monitor your loved ones, and enjoy greater peace of mind with a smart home security camera that goes wherever you go. If you subscribe through Apple, your App Store account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://security.thespeedgps.com/privacy-policy.html

About

ScamAlert

This app helps you identify potential scams from calls, messages, or requests. It uses AI to analyze suspicious content, providing explanations and actionable advice. You can speak, type, or upload images for analysis.

Highlights
  • AI-powered scam detection
  • Voice, text, and image analysis
  • Practical next-step guidance
  • Simple, user-friendly interface
  • No account login required
  • Save past checks
  • Add trusted contacts
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Not sure whether a call, message, or request is a scam? ScamAlert helps you look for warning signs before you send money or share information. Talk it through in your own words and get a short explanation with a practical next step. SPEAK, TYPE, OR CHOOSE A PICTURE - Describe what happened using your voice. - Type or paste a suspicious message or link. - Choose a photo, screenshot, or QR code image to check. - Review what ScamAlert understood and answer a short follow-up when needed. - Read the result or hear it spoken aloud. MADE TO FEEL SIMPLE Clear words, large buttons, and one question at a time help you focus on what matters. No account login is required. KEEP YOUR NEXT STEPS CLOSE Review saved checks on your iPhone. Add a trusted person you can call for help. Find practical guidance if you already paid or shared information. TRY ONE CHECK FREE Your first completed check is free. ScamAlert+ provides unlimited voice, text, photo, and QR checks with a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. Prices and billing periods are shown before purchase. Annual plans are charged upfront for the full year. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm a purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Restore Purchases is available in the app. IMPORTANT TO KNOW ScamAlert uses AI and can make mistakes. Results are guidance, not proof that a person, message, or link is safe. It does not monitor your inbox, listen to phone calls, block scams, or guarantee protection. Verify important requests through a number or app you already trust. Do not submit passwords, security codes, or full account numbers. An internet connection is required for AI checks. With your permission, submitted content is sent to OpenAI for processing. Saved check history and your trusted contact are stored on your iPhone. Privacy Policy: https://getscamalert.com/privacy Service Terms: https://getscamalert.com/terms Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Home Security Camera+4 screens
ScamAlert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScamAlert at 5.0 against Home Security Camera+'s 4.7. Home Security Camera+'s advantage is ratings volume (62 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Home Security Camera+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and ScamAlert sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScamAlert holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera+ has 62 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Home Security Camera+ ships an update every 5 days, ScamAlert weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Home Security Camera+ versus ScamAlert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHome Security Camera+ScamAlert
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (62 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings62 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOrin Light LimitedLeonardo Ruelas

Customer experience

Home Security Camera+

All ratings62 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ScamAlert

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Home Security Camera+

Subscriptions3
  • Subscribe For Week3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Subscribe For Year7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Subscribe For Year3 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

ScamAlert

Subscriptions2
  • ScamAlert+ Monthly$19.991 Month
  • ScamAlert+ Annual$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Home Security Camera+ free?
Home Security Camera+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScamAlert free?
ScamAlert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Home Security Camera+ or ScamAlert?
ScamAlert is rated higher. Home Security Camera+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while ScamAlert averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Home Security Camera+ or ScamAlert have ads?
Both Home Security Camera+ and ScamAlert show ads.
Which is updated more often, Home Security Camera+ or ScamAlert?
Home Security Camera+ ships an update every 5 days, and ScamAlert weekly. Most recently, Home Security Camera+ was updated on October 14, 2026 and ScamAlert on October 11, 2026.

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