# Alfred Camera vs ReadyView

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alfred Camera at 54% against ReadyView's 0%. Alfred Camera also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 9 months). ReadyView'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. ReadyView 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 111K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Alfred Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of ReadyView's.

Alfred Camera ships an update every 6 days, ReadyView every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alfred Camera | ReadyView |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readyview/id1291615660/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **53.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 165 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alfred Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281) | [TRENDnet Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410528183) |

## What reviewers say

### Alfred Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #137 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


### ReadyView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readyview/id1291615660)

Access live video feeds and remote controls for compatible TRENDnet devices from your mobile phone. Easily set up and manage cameras, view multiple streams simultaneously, and receive push notifications. Save snapshots and control lights directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Remote device control, Multi-camera view, Push notifications, 2-way audio, Snapshot saving, Light control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alfred Camera free?

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

### Is ReadyView free?

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

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

Alfred Camera is rated higher. Alfred Camera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 111K ratings, while ReadyView averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Alfred Camera or ReadyView have ads?

Alfred Camera shows ads; ReadyView does not.

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

Alfred Camera ships an update every 6 days, and ReadyView every 9 months. Most recently, Alfred Camera was updated on September 25, 2026 and ReadyView on September 17, 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.*