# Alfred Camera vs Simple Home

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alfred Camera at 53% against Simple Home's 4%. Alfred Camera also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.4) and ratings volume (112K vs 126). Simple Home's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alfred Camera sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Simple Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alfred Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alfred Camera has 112K ratings behind it against 126, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Alfred Camera's written reviews are positive against 4% of Simple Home's.

Alfred Camera ships an update every 8 days, Simple Home every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alfred Camera | Simple Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837/reviews)** | [1.4 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-home/id1018218403/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **112K** | 126 |
| Positive reviews | **53.3% of reviews** | 4.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alfred Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281) | [Jem Accessories, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/900475200) |

## What reviewers say

### Alfred Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #121 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


### Simple Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-home/id1018218403)

Effortlessly transform your house into a smart, automated home. This application enables you to set up and manage all compatible WiFi-enabled products remotely. Control lights, monitor your home, and automate actions based on motion or schedules.

**Highlights:** Remote control of smart devices, Automated lighting control, Home monitoring and recording, Motion detection alerts, Device scheduling, Control from anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App doesn't load
- ❌ Account creation fails
- ❌ Devices won't connect
- ❌ No email verification
- ❌ App crashes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on loading/buffering
- Cannot create account
- Account confirmation email not sent
- App does not send verification email
- Unable to connect smart devices

**Requested features**

- Update app for new iPhones
- Add Touch ID login
- Develop iPad version
- Add smoke/carbon monoxide detector


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alfred Camera free?

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

### Is Simple Home free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alfred Camera or Simple Home?

Alfred Camera is rated higher. Alfred Camera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 112K ratings, while Simple Home averages 1.4 from 126 ratings.

### Do Alfred Camera or Simple Home have ads?

Alfred Camera shows ads; Simple Home does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alfred Camera or Simple Home?

Alfred Camera ships an update every 8 days, and Simple Home every 11 days. Most recently, Alfred Camera was updated on October 27, 2026 and Simple Home on October 24, 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.*