# ClearVu vs HomeSafe View

The clearest difference is rating: HomeSafe View at 2.6 against ClearVu's 1.9. HomeSafe View also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 59). ClearVu's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HomeSafe View holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeSafe View has 1.1K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of ClearVu's written reviews are positive against 11% of HomeSafe View's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ClearVu ships an update every 8 months, HomeSafe View every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClearVu | HomeSafe View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearvu/id853719211/reviews) | **[2.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homesafe-view/id1155986321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **17.2% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Empowerment Technologies Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605838244) | [Swann Communications Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/416404343) |

## What reviewers say

### ClearVu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearvu/id853719211)

Access live and recorded video from your security system on your Apple device. View multiple cameras, connect to several recorders, and save footage remotely. Easy setup makes remote viewing simple.

**Highlights:** View live camera feeds, Connect to multiple NVRs, Review recorded footage, Save image snapshots, Easy port forwarding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HomeSafe View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homesafe-view/id1155986321)

Monitor your Swann CCTV system live from your iPhone or iPad. View up to 16 cameras simultaneously, play back recordings, and control PTZ cameras remotely. Capture video and still images directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Multi-channel live viewing (up to 16 cameras), Playback stored DVR recordings, Change DVR/NVR settings, Capture live video, Capture still images, Remote PTZ camera control

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast live view
- 👍 Easy setup
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 💡 Helpful technical support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Laggy and slow app performance
- 🐛 Playback issues and missing features
- 👎 Unintuitive and outdated user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inability to delete recorded videos
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support
- Improve video playback controls
- Allow remote camera settings adjustments
- Integrate with smart home platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClearVu free?

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

### Is HomeSafe View free?

HomeSafe View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ClearVu or HomeSafe View?

HomeSafe View is rated higher. ClearVu averages 1.9 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while HomeSafe View averages 2.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do ClearVu or HomeSafe View have ads?

Neither ClearVu nor HomeSafe View shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClearVu or HomeSafe View?

ClearVu ships an update every 8 months, and HomeSafe View every 6 months. Most recently, ClearVu was updated on June 10, 2026 and HomeSafe View on September 25, 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.*