# Home + Security vs Home Security Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Home + Security at 69% against Home Security Camera's 34%. Home + Security also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 19). Home Security Camera's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 379). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Home Security Camera sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Home + Security asks for nothing beyond the download.

Home Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Security Camera has 3.2K ratings behind it against 379, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Home + Security's written reviews are positive against 34% of Home Security Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Home + Security ships an update every 4 weeks, Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Home + Security | Home Security Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (379 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-plus-security/id951725393/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-visory/id1601861377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 379 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 33.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 178 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Legrand - Netatmo – Bticino](https://appshunter.io/developer/532538502) | [Tapnetic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615821765) |

## What reviewers say

### Home + Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-plus-security/id951725393)

Monitor your home remotely with smart security devices. Receive instant alerts for visitors, break-ins, smoke, and carbon monoxide. Control cameras, doorbells, and alarms from your smartphone for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Remote doorbell answering, Intruder alerts with siren, Person/animal/vehicle detection, Smoke and CO detection alerts, Door and window break-in alerts, Smart indoor camera integration

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 🔒 Secure storage and privacy
- 💡 Intelligent detection and alerts
- 👍 Excellent integration with HomeKit

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Inaccurate motion and person detection
- 🔋 Overheating and high power consumption
- 💡 Lacking customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting camera type
- Geolocation-based automation not working
- Dropbox integration not functioning properly
- Shortcuts integration broken after recent update
- Delayed or missing motion notifications

**Requested features**

- Add option to disable video call notifications
- Improve notification scheduling and customization
- Implement multi-camera management and filtering
- Allow control of floodlight brightness and automation
- Expose object detection to HomeKit for automations


### 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 (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly sub－Cloud Baby Monitor | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Cloud Camera – Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access Weekly 6 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly sub - Home Baby Monitor | $11.99 | per year |
| Monthly sub - Nanny Cam | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly sub - Home Pet Monitor | $17.99 | per year |
| Visory Premium – Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - CCTV Recorder | $23.99 | per year |
| Cloud Camera – 3-month | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Security Camera | $35.99 | per year |
| Super premium | $39.99 | per month |
| Super product monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Monthly super premium subscription | $49.99 | per month |
| Super premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Super premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Visory Premium – Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly sub - Remote Camera | $69.99 | 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 Home + Security free?

Home + Security 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, Home + Security or Home Security Camera?

Home Security Camera is rated higher. Home + Security averages 4.3 out of 5 from 379 ratings, while Home Security Camera averages 4.6 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Home + Security or Home Security Camera have ads?

Neither Home + Security nor Home Security Camera shows ads.

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

Home + Security ships an update every 4 weeks, and Home Security Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, Home + Security was updated on September 24, 2026 and Home Security Camera on September 22, 2026.

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