# Alfred Camera vs Lux Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Alfred Camera at 4.8 against Lux Manager's 4.0. Alfred Camera also leads on ratings volume (112K vs 10) and review sentiment (53% vs 41%). Lux Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Lux Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alfred Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alfred Camera has 112K ratings behind it against 10, 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 41% of Lux Manager's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alfred Camera | Lux Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837/reviews)** | [4.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lux-manager/id1122902427/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **112K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **53.3% of reviews** | 40.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alfred Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281) | [Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/359580642) |

## What reviewers say

### Alfred Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #119 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


### Lux Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lux-manager/id1122902427)

Effortlessly manage your Samsung smart lighting with this intuitive app. Choose from millions of colors, sync lights with music, or set sleep timers for a perfect ambiance. Enjoy a variety of lighting schemes to suit any mood.

**Highlights:** Control lighting colors and brightness, Light wave lighting scheme, Breathing light lighting scheme, Music light synchronization, Candle mode lighting, Set sleep timers

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alfred Camera free?

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

### Is Lux Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alfred Camera or Lux Manager?

Alfred Camera is rated higher. Alfred Camera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 112K ratings, while Lux Manager averages 4.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Alfred Camera or Lux Manager have ads?

Alfred Camera shows ads; Lux Manager does not.

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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.*