# XMEye vs Security Home

The clearest difference is rating: Security Home at 4.3 against XMEye's 3.0. Security Home also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11K vs 886). XMEye's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Security Home sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. XMEye asks for nothing beyond the download.

Security Home holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Home has 11K ratings behind it against 886, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of XMEye's written reviews are positive against 19% of Security Home's.

XMEye ships an update every 5 weeks, Security Home every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | XMEye | Security Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (886 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmeye/id884006786/reviews) | **[4.3 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-home-camera-connect/id6695740469/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 886 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.4% of reviews | **18.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 161 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HANGZHOU JF SOFTWARE CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788454307) | [CyberApps Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651551377) |

## What reviewers say

### XMEye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmeye/id884006786)

Monitor your security cameras remotely with live video feeds and playback. This app allows you to manage your devices, record footage locally, and even communicate through bidirectional talk.

**Highlights:** Real-time live view, Remote playback, Local recording, Bidirectional talk, PTZ control, QR code scanning for device add

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lightning-fast app
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📺 Poor video quality
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🙈 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and password problems
- Inability to access cameras remotely
- Playback and recording not working
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Remote access from anywhere
- Improved video playback controls
- Better motion detection alerts


### Security Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-home-camera-connect/id6695740469)

Monitor your home security with real-time video and audio feeds from multiple cameras. Record and playback footage, identify network devices, and easily connect IP cameras for comprehensive coverage. Customize monitoring settings to ensure every area is secure.

**Highlights:** Real-time live video and audio monitoring, Video recording and playback, Smart device identification on network, Easy IP camera connection, Multi-room synchronized monitoring, Flexible monitoring configuration

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Member | $19.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP Member | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP membership | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| VIP membership | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Fraud/deceptive app
- 💰 Overcharging/hidden fees
- 🔒 Lack of refunds/customer support
- 🔌 Camera connectivity issues
- 📱 Incompatible with devices

**Reported bugs**

- App not working as expected
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Refund policy improvement
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XMEye free?

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

### Is Security Home free?

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

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

Security Home is rated higher. XMEye averages 3.0 out of 5 from 886 ratings, while Security Home averages 4.3 from 11K ratings.

### Do XMEye or Security Home have ads?

XMEye shows ads; Security Home does not.

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

XMEye ships an update every 5 weeks, and Security Home every 3 months. Most recently, XMEye was updated on October 26, 2026 and Security Home on October 26, 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.*