# Wifi SmartSwitch vs Home Security Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Home Security Camera at 4.6 against Wifi SmartSwitch's 2.2. Home Security Camera also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Wifi SmartSwitch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (43% vs 33%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home Security Camera sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Wifi SmartSwitch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera has 3.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Wifi SmartSwitch's written reviews are positive against 33% of Home Security Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Wifi SmartSwitch ships an update every 6 weeks, Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wifi SmartSwitch | Home Security Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-smartswitch/id914770248/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 32.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LANBON](https://appshunter.io/developer/914770251) | [Tapnetic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615821765) |

## What reviewers say

### Wifi SmartSwitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-smartswitch/id914770248)

Control your home devices like lights, fans, and curtains remotely. Monitor appliance status and adjust settings from anywhere. Prepare your home environment before you arrive.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Monitor appliance status, Control lighting, Control curtains, Control fans, Control sockets

**In-app purchases:** none


### Home Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377)

Transform old smartphones and tablets into a live-streaming security and pet monitoring system. Receive instant alerts for motion, sound, and human detection to ensure your home and loved ones are always safe.

**Highlights:** Live streaming security camera, Pet and baby monitoring, Sound and motion detection alerts, Human detection alerts, Multi-device linking, QR code setup

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly sub－Cloud Baby Monitor | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Cloud Camera – Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly sub - Nanny Cam | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly sub - Home Pet Monitor | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Security Camera | $35.99 | per year |
| Super premium | $39.99 | per month |
| Visory yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Monthly super premium subscription | $49.99 | per month |
| Super premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient motion detection
- 👍 Simple and functional layout
- 🔒 Secure camera monitoring
- 💡 Useful for home security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Difficult setup process
- 💸 Misleading subscription model
- 🚫 Incompatible with some camera models

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to cameras
- Subscription issues and failed refunds
- Inconsistent app performance

**Requested features**

- Zoom control for camera
- Improved customer support
- Easier integration with multiple devices
- Offline/local storage option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wifi SmartSwitch free?

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

### Is Home Security Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wifi SmartSwitch or Home Security Camera?

Home Security Camera is rated higher. Wifi SmartSwitch averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Home Security Camera averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Wifi SmartSwitch or Home Security Camera have ads?

Neither Wifi SmartSwitch nor Home Security Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wifi SmartSwitch or Home Security Camera?

Wifi SmartSwitch ships an update every 6 weeks, and Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wifi SmartSwitch was updated on November 1, 2026 and Home Security Camera on November 3, 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.*