# Alfred Camera vs DMSS

Alfred Camera and DMSS both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of DMSS's written reviews are positive against 54% of Alfred Camera's. DMSS also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alfred Camera sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and DMSS sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Alfred Camera against 4.8 for DMSS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 111K and 79K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Alfred Camera's written reviews are positive against 89% of DMSS's.

Alfred Camera ships an update every 6 days, DMSS every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alfred Camera | DMSS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837/reviews) | [4.8 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmss/id1493268178/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111K** | 79K |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **89.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #133 | **#127** |
| Size | 165 MB | 470 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alfred Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281) | [DongBin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757539852) |

## What reviewers say

### Alfred Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #133 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


### DMSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmss/id1493268178)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Monitor your home or business security with real-time live video feeds and playback. Receive instant notifications for triggered alarms and manage access control. Share device access with family and utilize visual intercom features.

**Highlights:** Real-time live video streaming, Video playback by date and event, Instant alarm notifications, Device sharing with permissions, Alarm hub for various sensors, Visual intercom with remote unlock, Access control status and history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 90-Day 4G Data Plan | $0.69 | one-time |
| 180 days unlimited data usage | $0.90 | one-time |
| Monthly Basic Plan | $3.49 | one-time |
| Monthly Basic Plan - Dual-lens | $6.90 | one-time |
| Monthly Pro Plan | $6.99 | one-time |
| Monthly 4G Data Plan | $10.00 | one-time |
| Monthly Pro Plan - Dual-lens | $13.90 | one-time |
| Annual Basic Plan | $34.99 | one-time |
| Annual Basic Plan - Dual-lens | $69.90 | one-time |
| Annual Pro Plan | $69.99 | one-time |
| Annual 4G Data Plan | $90.00 | one-time |
| Annual Pro Plan - Dual-lens | $139.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for security camera monitoring
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 🔒 Real-time alerts and ability to view cameras anytime
- 🔍 Top-notch image quality and streaming speed
- 👍 User-friendly and reliable system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues and app crashes
- 🐛 Playback functionality can be unreliable or difficult to use
- 🐛 Notifications and alarm settings can be inconsistent
- 🐛 Time/date display issues, especially with daylight savings
- 🐛 Difficulty finding and reviewing specific recorded events

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent connection and playback issues
- Notifications not working as expected
- Time/date display problems
- Crashes and freezes when using certain features

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn cameras on/off individually within the app
- Faster forward/rewind options for playback
- Custom notification sounds
- More flexible scheduling and notification settings
- Improved integration with other smart home/security devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alfred Camera free?

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

### Is DMSS free?

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

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

Alfred Camera and DMSS are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 111K and 79K ratings respectively.

### Do Alfred Camera or DMSS have ads?

Alfred Camera shows ads; DMSS does not.

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

Alfred Camera ships an update every 6 days, and DMSS every 10 days. Most recently, Alfred Camera was updated on September 26, 2026 and DMSS on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Alfred Camera or DMSS?

Alfred Camera currently peaks at #133 in the App Store charts, and DMSS at #127. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*