# AMICCOM OTA vs Swann Security

The clearest difference is rating: Swann Security at 4.7 against AMICCOM OTA's 2.5. Swann Security also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (75K vs 6). AMICCOM OTA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swann Security sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. AMICCOM OTA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Swann Security holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swann Security has 75K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AMICCOM OTA ships an update every 6 months, Swann Security every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AMICCOM OTA | Swann Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amiccom-ota/id966424713/reviews) | **[4.7 (75K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swann-security/id1453620213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **75K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#125** |
| Size | 3 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amiccom Electronics Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/965078566) | [Swann Communications Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/416404343) |

## What reviewers say

### AMICCOM OTA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amiccom-ota/id966424713)

This application facilitates over-the-air updates for devices. It allows users to manage and install firmware updates remotely, ensuring devices are running the latest software versions.

**Highlights:** Over-the-air updates, Device software management, Remote firmware installation, Latest software versions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Swann Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swann-security/id1453620213)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Manage your wired and wireless security systems from a single application. View live feeds from compatible Wi-Fi cameras and DVR/NVR series. Stay connected to your home or business security from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Unified control of security systems, Seamless integration of wired and wireless solutions, Live viewing of Wi-Fi cameras, Compatibility with DVR and NVR series, Remote access to security feeds

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential | $1.99 | per month |
| Extra | $4.99 | per month |
| ActiveResponse | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $12.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Video | $19.99 | per month |
| Extra | $49.99 | per year |
| ActiveResponse | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $129.99 | per year |
| Pro | $149.99 | per year |
| Pro Video | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy installation
- 🔒 Good camera quality
- 👍 Reliable system when working
- 👍 Useful app features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
- 🔍 Slow live view and playback
- 🔍 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 🔍 Poor motion detection and false alerts
- 🔋 Poor battery life on wireless cameras

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inability to download/save recorded videos
- Inconsistent time/date stamps on recordings

**Requested features**

- Allow more camera and settings control from app
- Improve playback functionality and organization
- Add option to continuously record instead of motion-based
- Integrate with smart home platforms like Google/Alexa


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AMICCOM OTA free?

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

### Is Swann Security free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AMICCOM OTA or Swann Security?

Swann Security is rated higher. AMICCOM OTA averages 2.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Swann Security averages 4.7 from 75K ratings.

### Do AMICCOM OTA or Swann Security have ads?

Neither AMICCOM OTA nor Swann Security shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AMICCOM OTA or Swann Security?

AMICCOM OTA ships an update every 6 months, and Swann Security every 3 weeks. Most recently, AMICCOM OTA was updated on October 5, 2026 and Swann Security on October 13, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*