Comparison

iHomeCam vs SC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iHomeCam

This wireless surveillance camera system offers strong anti-interference and extended transmission range. It supports up to four cameras and allows for scheduled recording with motion detection.

Highlights
  • FHSS wireless technology
  • Connect up to 4 cameras
  • Record video to separate files
  • Optional LCD panel display
  • Motion detection
  • Scheduled recording
Features
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iHomeCam is FHSS(Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) wireless surveillance camera with DVR function. FHSS system has strong anti-interference technology and longer transmission distance. FHSS is paired system which has transmitter and receiver portion. Features: - Transmitter side can connect up to 4 cameras - Receiver side can record video up to 4 separated files - Receiver has LCD panel display (optional) - Motion detect - Schedule recording on Receiver

About

SC

Monitor live and recorded footage from your cameras remotely. Purchase plans within the app to enable cloud recording. Ideal for home security, pet monitoring, and video calls.

Highlights
  • Real-time camera viewing
  • Recorded footage playback
  • Remote access
  • Cloud recording option
  • Video calls between devices
  • Home security monitoring
Features
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設置したカメラのリアルタイム映像や録画映像を、遠隔地でも確認することができます。 アプリ内でプランを購入すると、クラウドに録画することも可能になります。 留守中の防犯対策はもちろんの事、大切な家族やペット(愛犬・愛猫など)を見守ったり、スマホ、カメラ間でのテレビ電話を楽しんだりと、簡単・お手軽に、いつでもどこでも御利用出来ます。

Screenshots

iHomeCam4 screens
SC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iHomeCam at none against SC's 12. iHomeCam also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (29% vs 5%). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SC sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. iHomeCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iHomeCam ships an update every 3 months, SC every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iHomeCam versus SC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHomeCamSC
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews — better5.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB564 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWHIPIN LUESINEI Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

iHomeCam

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

SC

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive5.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

iHomeCam

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

SC

One-time12
  • 【1ヶ月プラン】7日間検知録画$3.99
  • 【1ヶ月プラン】7日間連続録画$5.99
  • AI Alerts | Entry | 1-Month$6.99
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  • 【1ヶ月プラン】14日間検知録画$9.99
  • 【1ヶ月プラン】14日間連続録画$9.99
  • 【1ヶ月プラン】30日間検知録画$12.99
  • 【1ヶ月プラン】30日間連続録画$19.99
  • 【1年プラン】7日間検知録画$39.99
  • AI Alerts| | Entry | 1-Year$59.99
  • 【1年プラン】7日間連続録画$59.99
  • 【1年プラン】14日間検知録画$99.99
  • 【1年プラン】30日間検知録画$129.99

Questions

Is iHomeCam free?
iHomeCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SC free?
SC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iHomeCam or SC have ads?
SC shows ads; iHomeCam does not.
Which is updated more often, iHomeCam or SC?
iHomeCam ships an update every 3 months, and SC every 8 months. Most recently, iHomeCam was updated on September 14, 2026 and SC on September 21, 2026.

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