# Alfred Camera vs B

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: B at none against Alfred Camera's 10. B also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (337K vs 112K). Alfred Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alfred Camera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. B asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Alfred Camera against 4.7 for B. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 112K and 337K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Alfred Camera's written reviews are positive against 61% of B's.

Alfred Camera ships an update every 8 days, B every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alfred Camera | B |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837/reviews)** | [4.7 (337K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-hyve/id1066451939/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 112K | **337K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.4% of reviews | **60.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alfred Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281) | [Orbit Irrigation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066451938) |

## 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 powerful home security cameras, baby monitors, or pet cams. Enjoy live streaming, instant alerts, and two-way audio to keep an eye on your property, loved ones, and pets from anywhere.

**Highlights:** 24/7 Live Streaming, Smart Intruder Alerts, Low-Light Filter, Walkie-Talkie Functionality, 360 Camera Coverage, Easy QR Code Setup

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alfred Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 1 month | $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 |
| AlfredCamera Plus 1 month | $8.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $29.99 | 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


### B

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b-hyve/id1066451939)

Control and monitor your sprinklers from anywhere with this smart watering app. It offers intelligent scheduling based on local weather and soil conditions, or customizable manual programs. An integrated audit tool helps optimize water usage and save money.

**Highlights:** Remote sprinkler control, Smart watering schedules, Weather-based adjustments, Customizable programs, Integrated irrigation audit tool, Water usage optimization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use app
- 🌳 Effective smart watering
- 🌍 Remote control from anywhere
- ⏱️ Convenient manual control
- 📊 Detailed watering history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🌧️ Inaccurate weather data
- 🔍 Unintuitive interface
- 🔀 Inability to control multiple devices together
- 🕰️ Inconsistent watering schedules

**Reported bugs**

- Watering programs not executing as scheduled
- Zones not responding to manual controls
- Connectivity issues causing loss of watering history
- Unexpected changes to programmed watering schedules

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause and resume watering programs
- Integration with smart home platforms (e.g., HomeKit)
- More granular control over watering schedules and zones
- Improved weather forecasting and rain delay functionality
- Global calendar view of all connected devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alfred Camera free?

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

### Is B free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alfred Camera or B?

Alfred Camera is rated higher. Alfred Camera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 112K ratings, while B averages 4.7 from 337K ratings.

### Do Alfred Camera or B have ads?

Alfred Camera shows ads; B does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alfred Camera or B?

Alfred Camera ships an update every 8 days, and B every 6 weeks. Most recently, Alfred Camera was updated on November 10, 2026 and B on November 10, 2026.

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