# Alfred Camera vs JHCamera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alfred Camera at 53% against JHCamera's 5%. Alfred Camera also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (112K vs 15). JHCamera'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. JHCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alfred Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alfred Camera has 112K ratings behind it against 15, 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 5% of JHCamera's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alfred Camera | JHCamera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837/reviews)** | [1.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jhcamera/id1441863806/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **112K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **53.4% of reviews** | 5.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alfred Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281) | [Shenzhen Joyhonest Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472724044) |

## What reviewers say

### Alfred Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #117 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


### JHCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jhcamera/id1441863806)

View live video streams from compatible camera hardware remotely. Receive message reminders and capture photos or videos. This app requires specific hardware to function.

**Highlights:** Remote video viewing, Live broadcast support, Message reminders, Photo and video capture, Requires JH camera hardware

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alfred Camera free?

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

### Is JHCamera free?

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

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

Alfred Camera is rated higher. Alfred Camera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 112K ratings, while JHCamera averages 1.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Alfred Camera or JHCamera have ads?

Alfred Camera shows ads; JHCamera does not.

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

Alfred Camera ships an update every 8 days, and JHCamera every 8 days. Most recently, Alfred Camera was updated on October 23, 2026 and JHCamera on October 2, 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.*