# Alfred Camera vs Brinks Home

Alfred Camera and Brinks Home both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of Alfred Camera's written reviews are positive against 16% of Brinks Home's. Alfred Camera also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). Brinks Home's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating 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. Brinks Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Alfred Camera against 4.6 for Brinks Home. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alfred Camera has 112K ratings behind it against 21K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Alfred Camera's written reviews are positive against 16% of Brinks Home's.

Alfred Camera ships an update every 8 days, Brinks Home every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alfred Camera | Brinks Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837/reviews)** | [4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brinks-home/id1148626488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **112K** | 21K |
| Positive reviews | **53.4% of reviews** | 16.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 380 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alfred Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281) | [Monitronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/587670058) |

## What reviewers say

### Alfred Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #123 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


### Brinks Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brinks-home/id1148626488)

Control your home security system and smart devices remotely. Arm or disarm alarms, manage lights, thermostats, locks, and view live camera feeds from anywhere. Receive real-time notifications for security events and daily activities.

**Highlights:** Remote alarm control (arm/disarm), Smart device management (lights, locks, thermostat), Live and recorded video monitoring, Real-time event notifications, Geo-fencing automation, Energy management features

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Provides peace of mind
- 👍 Great app and system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔍 Poor customer service
- 💰 Expensive and not worth the cost
- 🕰️ Long wait times for support
- 📱 App is not user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras not recording properly
- Frequent false alarms
- App connection issues
- Inability to manage account details in app

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize recording settings
- Longer video clip duration
- Automatic arming/disarming schedules
- Two-way communication for cameras
- Improved mobile app navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alfred Camera free?

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

### Is Brinks Home free?

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

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

Alfred Camera is rated higher. Alfred Camera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 112K ratings, while Brinks Home averages 4.6 from 21K ratings.

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

Alfred Camera shows ads; Brinks Home does not.

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

Alfred Camera ships an update every 8 days, and Brinks Home every 3 months. Most recently, Alfred Camera was updated on November 9, 2026 and Brinks Home on November 9, 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.*