StellarVision vs Casa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
StellarVision
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StellarVision puts your home security in the palm of your hand. Monitor your cameras from anywhere, manage multiple homes, and stay in control - all from one beautifully designed app. -- EASY SETUP -- Connect your cameras in seconds by scanning a QR code. No complicated configuration, no technical knowledge required. -- LIVE CAMERA FEEDS -- View all your camera feeds in one place. Switch between cameras instantly and keep an eye on what matters most. -- MULTIPLE HOMES -- Managing more than one property? StellarVision supports multiple homes so you can monitor everything from a single app. -- PLANS FOR EVERY NEED -- Free - 1 home - Up to 2 cameras - Full app access Starter - $9.99 / year - 1 home - Up to 2 cameras - No ads Core - $39.99 / year - Up to 2 homes - Unlimited cameras - No ads - All camera features -- SIGN IN YOUR WAY -- Sign in with Apple, Google, or email - your choice. -- BUILT WITH PRIVACY IN MIND -- Your camera data stays yours. StellarVision does not store or share your camera footage. Subscriptions are billed annually to your Apple ID. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Casa
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Casa: Smart Home Dashboard & Wall Panel for HomeKit, Matter & Home Assistant Casa is a home dashboard for HomeKit, Matter and Home Assistant that puts your clock, weather, scenes, favorites and cameras on one screen. No account, no data collected, no tracking. GLANCE DASHBOARD Your whole home at a glance: clock, weather, large scene cards, cameras and favorites. Glance adapts to iPhone, iPad and iPhone Duo, in portrait and landscape. WALL PANEL FOR IPAD Turn an iPad into an always-on home panel with an ambient clock, cameras, favorites and automatic night dimming. Included with Casa Pro. HOME ASSISTANT See HomeKit, Matter and Home Assistant devices together in one merged room list. Devices that Home Assistant bridges into HomeKit show up once, not twice. Sign in with OAuth or an access token, and Casa finds your server on your network. Home Assistant is optional and needs your own server. CAMERAS & DOORBELL Live camera tiles on your dashboard, a pop-up when someone rings the doorbell, and the HomeKit remote for your TV. Casa Pro adds a 1, 4 or 9 camera grid, Home Assistant clips and now-playing media. APPLE TV Casa also runs on Apple TV, so your dashboard fills the big screen. Apple TV is included in the same purchase. SAFETY & SECURITY Get safety alerts for leaks, smoke, carbon monoxide and gas. Face ID protects locks, garage doors and alarms. INTERACTIVE WIDGETS Run scenes and control accessories right from the Home Screen. Widgets ready for Apple HomeView. HOMEKIT & MATTER NATIVE Casa talks to your HomeKit and Matter accessories directly on your local network, with zero cloud dependency. SCENES & AUTOMATIONS Set the perfect lighting, lock the doors and close the blinds in a single tap. Build automations that run on a daily or weekly schedule. ROOMS, FAVORITES & SENSORS Group accessories by room, pin your favorites, and track temperature, humidity and air quality over time with native charts. Switch a whole room on or off with its master toggle, hide rooms you never use and combine devices into groups. WORKS EVERYWHERE - iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac - Apple Watch companion - Home Screen widgets and Control Center controls - Siri shortcuts - Setup codes vault and configuration backup CASA PRO Controlling your home is always free, with unlimited accessories. Casa Pro adds the power-user extras: - Wall Panel mode for iPad - Camera grid (1, 4 or 9 cameras) - Home Assistant clips and now-playing media - Sensor history beyond 24 hours (7d, 30d, all) - AI Builder for scenes & automations - Floor plan & RoomPlan room scanner - Run Scene control for Control Center - Smart folders & notification rules - Restore from backup Choose a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. In the US: $19.99/year with a 7-day free trial, or $49.99 lifetime. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mobilealchemy.co/privacy-policy.html Support: https://mobilealchemy.co
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: StellarVision at 15.1 against Casa's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. StellarVision sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Casa sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
StellarVision ships an update every 3 months, Casa every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | StellarVision | Casa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months โ better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pete Cruz | MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD |
In-app purchases
StellarVision
- Starter Yearly$9.991 Year
- StellarVision Core$39.991 Year
Casa
- Casa Pro โ Weekly$4.997 Days
- Casa Pro โ Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Casa Pro โ Lifetime$49.99





