# ecobee by Generac vs Alfred Camera

The clearest difference is ads: ecobee by Generac at none against Alfred Camera's shown. Alfred Camera's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 30%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ecobee by Generac sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Alfred Camera sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ecobee by Generac against 4.8 for Alfred Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 202K and 111K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of ecobee by Generac's written reviews are positive against 54% of Alfred Camera's.

ecobee by Generac ships an update fortnightly, Alfred Camera every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ecobee by Generac | Alfred Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (202K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecobee-by-generac/id916985674/reviews) | [4.8 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **202K** | 111K |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | **53.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | #126 |
| Size | 561 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ecobee Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/339159188) | [Alfred Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281) |

## What reviewers say

### ecobee by Generac

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecobee-by-generac/id916985674)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Free · Lifestyle, #113 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control your smart home devices, including thermostats, cameras, and sensors. Automate your home for comfort and peace of mind, and monitor entryways and cabinets with intelligent alerts. Save energy with custom schedules and find potential rebates.

**Highlights:** Control SmartThermostat, SmartCamera, and SmartSensor, Step-by-step installation guides, Customizable thermostat schedules, Home automation with Autopilot, Intelligent alerts for entryways and cabinets, Energy rebate search

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Security Standard | $4.99 | per month |
| Smart Security Standard | $4.99 | per month |
| Smart Security Standard | $4.99 | per month |
| Smart Security Standard | $4.99 | per month |
| Smart Security Complete | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart Security Complete | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart Security Complete | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart Security Complete | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart Security Standard | $49.99 | per year |
| Smart Security Standard | $49.99 | per year |
| Smart Security Complete | $89.99 | per year |
| Smart Security Complete | $89.99 | per year |
| Smart Security Complete | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 🔒 Secure connectivity
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Helpful scheduling features
- 👍 Reliable hardware

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🕰️ Slow app response times
- 🔀 Confusing UI changes
- 🔋 Frequent disconnections
- 🤖 Unreliable voice assistant integration

**Reported bugs**

- Temperature settings not saving
- Sensor detection issues
- Frequent app crashes
- Broken widget functionality
- Account management problems

**Requested features**

- Multi-zone management options
- Customizable smart actions
- Flexible scheduling intervals
- Improved energy monitoring
- Seamless HomeKit integration


### Alfred Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Transform old smartphones into a comprehensive home security system. Monitor live feeds, receive motion alerts, and communicate remotely. Ideal for baby monitoring, pet surveillance, and general home security.

**Highlights:** 24/7 Live Streaming, Smart Intruder Alerts, Low-Light Filter, Walkie-Talkie Functionality, 360 Camera Coverage, Motion Detection Alerts

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alfred Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| AlfredCamera Standard 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| AlfredCamera Plus 1 month | $8.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $23.99 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $25.49 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| AlfredCamera Standard 12 months | $30.49 | per year |
| AlfredCamera Standard 12 months | $35.95 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Able to use old phones as cameras
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 💡 Useful for monitoring pets and homes
- 👍 Affordable premium subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 🔋 Drains battery on camera device
- 🔍 Limited video quality on free version
- 🔍 Inconsistent motion detection
- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Camera orientation changes unexpectedly
- Recorded videos sometimes freeze or have missing footage
- Compatibility issues with certain phone models and networks

**Requested features**

- Add multi-view support
- Improve night vision and low-light performance
- Allow remote reconnection of offline cameras
- Provide more video recording options
- Integrate with smart home devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ecobee by Generac free?

ecobee by Generac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Alfred Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ecobee by Generac or Alfred Camera?

ecobee by Generac and Alfred Camera are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 202K and 111K ratings respectively.

### Do ecobee by Generac or Alfred Camera have ads?

Alfred Camera shows ads; ecobee by Generac does not.

### Which is updated more often, ecobee by Generac or Alfred Camera?

ecobee by Generac ships an update fortnightly, and Alfred Camera every 6 days. Most recently, ecobee by Generac was updated on September 25, 2026 and Alfred Camera on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ecobee by Generac or Alfred Camera?

ecobee by Generac currently peaks at #78 in the App Store charts, and Alfred Camera at #126. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*