CamViewer vs Home Security
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CamViewer
View your IP cameras privately on your local network. Monitor multiple streams in a grid or fullscreen, with options for recording and snapshots in the Pro version. Supports over 100 camera brands and offers easy camera management and network scanning.
- RTSP IP camera viewing
- Local network only, no cloud
- Multi-camera grid layout
- Fullscreen playback with stats
- Network camera scanning
- Import/export camera configurations
- Video recording and snapshots (Pro)
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All your IP cameras in one app, side by side and live. No cloud account, no pairing, no subscription: CamViewer talks straight to your cameras over RTSP, and your footage never leaves your own network. FREE TO USE: PRO TO UNLOCK MORE Start viewing up to 4 cameras for free. Upgrade to CamViewer Pro for unlimited cameras, recording, snapshots, and all premium features. MULTI-CAMERA GRID VIEW View multiple cameras simultaneously in an adaptive grid layout. Drag and drop to reorder cameras exactly how you want them. Swipe between pages to monitor even more. Each stream is hardware-accelerated for smooth, low-latency playback. FULLSCREEN EXPERIENCE Tap any camera to go fullscreen. Pro users can record video clips, take snapshots to their photo library, and use pinch-to-zoom. A stats overlay shows resolution, bitrate, and frame rate in real time. SHARP WHERE IT MATTERS Choose high or low quality per camera. Give the big tiles the full stream and the small ones a light substream, so a wall of cameras stays smooth and your network stays quiet. BUILT FOR A WALL DISPLAY Leave an iPad on the wall and let it run. The screen stays awake, and the blue buttons fade out after a delay you choose, so there is nothing to look at but your cameras. A tap or a swipe brings them back. CAMERA MANAGEMENT Add, edit, delete, and reorder your cameras with ease. Just enter your RTSP stream URL and you're live. No account creation, no device pairing, just direct connections. WORKS WITH 100+ CAMERA BRANDS CamViewer uses standard RTSP, which means it works with virtually every IP camera on the market: Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, Amcrest, Axis, UniFi, Foscam, TP-Link, Eufy, and many more. FINDS YOUR CAMERAS FOR YOU Scan your network for ONVIF cameras, or point CamViewer at a go2rtc server and pick the streams you want in one step. The scan asks each camera for a working stream instead of guessing, and tells you plainly when a username, password or path is wrong. IMPORT & EXPORT Back up your entire camera configuration to a .camview file. Restore it on another device or share it with family members. Setting up a new phone takes seconds, not hours. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your camera feeds go straight from your cameras to your device, within your local network or VPN. To improve the app, CamViewer sends usage statistics without your name or account, such as which features are used, the app version, device model, iOS version and language setting. Your camera images, camera passwords and stream addresses are never sent to us. CAMVIEWER PRO: ONE-TIME PURCHASE - Unlimited cameras (free: up to 4) - Video recording & snapshots - Picture-in-Picture while you use other apps - Stream statistics overlay - Pinch-to-zoom in fullscreen - License plate overlay (with server) Pay once, unlock forever. No subscription. Terms of Use: https://camviewer.app/#terms Privacy Policy: https://camviewer.app/#privacy REQUIREMENTS - IP cameras with RTSP support - iPhone or iPad on the same local network as your cameras (or connected via VPN) - iOS 17.0 or later
Home Security
This app scans your local network and nearby Bluetooth devices to help you understand your home or office network. It provides clear results, connection tests, and guided checks to identify devices that may need closer inspection.
- Local network scanning
- Bluetooth scanning
- Connection tests
- Guided room checks
- Ping & speed tests
- Magnetic field readings
- Scan history
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Home Security: Camera Scanner helps you review cameras and other devices visible on your Wi-Fi network, explore nearby Bluetooth signals, and check connection performance—all from your iPhone. Whether you're checking your home network, reviewing office Wi-Fi, or settling into a hotel or rental, bring your device checks together with clear results and practical tools. KEY FEATURES SCAN YOUR WI-FI NETWORK Explore devices visible on your current local network. Review available device and connection details to better understand what shares your Wi-Fi. DISCOVER NEARBY BLUETOOTH DEVICES Scan for discoverable Bluetooth Low Energy signals. Review available device details and signal information to support a closer inspection of your surroundings. REVIEW UNFAMILIAR DEVICES Take a closer look at devices you don't recognize. Explore individual scan results and mark items for further attention, so you can keep your checks focused and organized. TEST YOUR CONNECTION Check download speed, upload speed, and latency to see how your connection performs. Run ping tests on a supported domain or IP address to review response times and connection availability. VIEW MAGNETIC FIELD CHANGES Use your iPhone's magnetic sensor to observe changes near objects. Readings offer an additional reference for manual checks and may be affected by metal, wiring, speakers, and other electronics. EXPLORE DEVICE & NETWORK DETAILS Find useful information about your iPhone and its current network connection in one convenient place. REVISIT YOUR SCAN HISTORY Return to previous scan summaries, review network and Bluetooth results, and follow up on items saved for further inspection. PREMIUM ACCESS Choose the option that suits you: Weekly Subscription: $8.99 per week Monthly Subscription: $12.99 per month Annual Subscription: $24.99 per year Lifetime Access: $39.99 one-time purchase Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Lifetime Access is a one-time purchase and does not renew. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Network scans show only devices visible on your current local network. Bluetooth scans show only signals discoverable during the scan. Results and available information depend on permissions, iPhone model, network settings, and surrounding conditions. The app supports manual checks. It cannot confirm a device's purpose, determine whether recording is taking place, or guarantee that every nearby device will be found. Terms of Use: https://www.codepioneertech.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.codepioneertech.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CamViewer at 5.0 against Home Security's 3.9. CamViewer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). Home Security's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (37 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. CamViewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Home Security asks for nothing beyond the download.
CamViewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security has 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
CamViewer ships an update every 4 days, Home Security every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | CamViewer | Home Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.9 (37 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 37 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Michel Franciscus Maria Helsdingen | CodePioneer |
Customer experience
CamViewer
Home Security
In-app purchases
CamViewer
- CamViewer Pro$9.99
Home Security
No in-app purchases
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