# CamViewer vs Home Security

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamViewer | Home Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camviewer-ip-camera-viewer/id6760534370/reviews)** | [3.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-scanner/id6797803266/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Michel Franciscus Maria Helsdingen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821503946) | [CodePioneer](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797803268) |

## What reviewers say

### CamViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camviewer-ip-camera-viewer/id6760534370)

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.

**Highlights:** 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)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CamViewer Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### Home Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-scanner/id6797803266)

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.

**Highlights:** Local network scanning, Bluetooth scanning, Connection tests, Guided room checks, Ping & speed tests, Magnetic field readings, Scan history

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CamViewer free?

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

### Is Home Security free?

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

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

CamViewer is rated higher. CamViewer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Home Security averages 3.9 from 37 ratings.

### Do CamViewer or Home Security have ads?

Neither CamViewer nor Home Security shows ads.

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

CamViewer ships an update every 4 days, and Home Security every 10 days. Most recently, CamViewer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Home Security on October 24, 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.*