ClearVu vs Home Security Camera ™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ClearVu
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.
- View live camera feeds
- Connect to multiple NVRs
- Review recorded footage
- Save image snapshots
- Easy port forwarding
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Defender ClearVu allows you to view your Defender 22800+ series NVR using your Apple device from anywhere in the world. The app allows you to: • Watch multiple cameras live feeds • Connect to multiple NVRs to view up to 32 cameras • Review recorded footage saved on your NVR from scheduled recordings or motion based recordings • Save image snapshots to you phone • Easy 1-Step™ Port Forwarding allows you to connect to your NVR without any extra work! Prerequisites: • A High Speed internet connection and router (not included) are required. • An internet connection providing an upload speed of 1Mbps is recommended for the best video performance
Home Security Camera ™
Monitor your home network security and detect hidden camera devices with this comprehensive scanner. It identifies connected devices using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, provides detailed information, and even uses magnetic field detection to help pinpoint locations. Gain peace of mind and ensure your privacy.
- Network scanner for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Detects camera devices
- Detailed device information (name, type, manufacturer)
- Magnetic field detection for location
- Identifies unauthorized connections
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Take control of your home security with this camera monitoring app! Still worried about the unknown status of your home? This app allows you to monitor your home's network security, supporting over 1,000+ models! Easily find camera devices: With just one click, scan your network and discover camera devices at your current location. Our app goes beyond basic monitoring. It uses a unique approach that combines Bluetooth and Wi-Fi network scanning to identify connected devices. We then analyze the collected MAC addresses and leverage cloud-based data to reveal detailed device information, including name, type, and manufacturer. Comprehensive Detection Features: Network Scanner: Identifies devices on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks to prevent unauthorized access. Detailed Device Analysis: In-depth inspection of connected devices to identify any signs of unauthorized connection. Magnetic Field Detection: This feature helps pinpoint device location by identifying unusual magnetic field interference. Peace of mind at your fingertips: With this app, you can control your personal space and be assured of your privacy. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew based on your selected plan. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by visiting your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://im.imathai.com/log/imathai/page?k=privepolicy Terms of Use: https://im.imathai.com/log/imathai/page?k=termsofuse
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera ™ at 4.1 against ClearVu's 1.9. Home Security Camera ™ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 59). ClearVu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Home Security Camera ™ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. ClearVu asks for nothing beyond the download.
Home Security Camera ™ holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera ™ has 3.6K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of ClearVu's written reviews are positive against 21% of Home Security Camera ™'s.
ClearVu ships an update every 8 months, Home Security Camera ™ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ClearVu | Home Security Camera ™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (59 ratings) | 4.1 (3.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | 20.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 59 | 3.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Empowerment Technologies Inc. | Math AI |
Customer experience
ClearVu
Home Security Camera ™
User reviews
ClearVu
From 59 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works great (when it works)
- 👍 Instant camera access
- 👍 Remote playback available
- 👍 Multiple screen options
- 👍 Real-time view
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constantly crashing
- 🐛 Fails to connect
- 🐛 "Limited Authority" message
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 🐛 App discontinued/unsupported
Home Security Camera ™
From 3.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great security cameras
- 👍 Owner likes the product
Room to improve
- 🐛 Poor setup instructions
- 🤑 Subscription fee required
- 🤔 Difficult to connect to WiFi
- 🤦♀️ Unclear information on features
- 💰 Expensive for the functionality
Bugs and requests
ClearVu
Reported bugs
19 issues- App crashes constantly
- App fails to connect
- "Limited Authority" error message
- Slow loading of live view
- App shuts down unexpectedly
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- Cameras don't auto-load
- Playback feature freezes
- Requires re-adding devices after updates/crashes
- Remote viewing not working
- Last week of the month not available for playback
- Calendar days disappear in playback
- Update broke the software
- Stopped working after iOS update
- App doesn't stay connected
- Bad Update iOS 1.0.2 crashes on opening
- Icons are confusing and need labels
- Unused camera slots add clutter
- App only works on the same wifi network
- Playback takes too much work to look back
Requested features
15 requests- Update the app
- Fix connection issues
- Add motion detection alarm
- Make compatible with latest phones/OS
- Improve playback features
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- Add iPad version
- Allow sharing videos via email/text
- Add manual control of PTZ cameras
- Improve UI/navigation
- Support remote viewing when not on same network
- Add alert for motion detection
- Allow viewing more than one camera at a time in playback
- Fix live view to show cameras on app open
- Allow downloading videos from remote playback to computer
- Add Apple Watch compatibility
Home Security Camera ™
Reported bugs
2 issues- Unable to connect to camera
- Camera doesn't work as expected
Requested features
2 requests- Clear and easy setup instructions
- Ability to use without subscription
In-app purchases
ClearVu
No in-app purchases
Home Security Camera ™
- WiFi Analyzer Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
- WiFi Analyzer Weekly PRO$9.997 Days
- WiFi Analyzer Monthly Premium$17.991 Month
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- WiFi Analyzer Yearly PRO$29.991 Year
- WiFi Analyzer Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
Questions
Is ClearVu free?
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