# Alfred Camera vs Click Smart +

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Click Smart + at none against Alfred Camera's 22. Click Smart + also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Alfred Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (112K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alfred Camera sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Click Smart + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Click Smart + holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alfred Camera has 112K ratings behind it against 1, 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 67% of Click Smart +'s.

Alfred Camera ships an update every 8 days, Click Smart + every 18 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alfred Camera | Click Smart + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/click-smart-plus/id1530163827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **112K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alfred Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281) | [Scolmore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081049225) |

## 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


### Click Smart +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/click-smart-plus/id1530163827)

Control and automate smart sockets, lighting, and appliances from your iPhone or iPad. Personalize your smart home setup by assigning names and icons to rooms and devices. Create scenes and routines for single-press or voice-controlled actions.

**Highlights:** Control smart sockets, lighting, and appliances, Assign custom names and icons to rooms/locations, Easy smartphone pairing with Hub, Create scenes and routines, Voice control integration, Personalize smart product assignments

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alfred Camera free?

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

### Is Click Smart + free?

Click Smart + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alfred Camera or Click Smart +?

Click Smart + is rated higher. Alfred Camera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 112K ratings, while Click Smart + averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Alfred Camera or Click Smart + have ads?

Alfred Camera shows ads; Click Smart + does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alfred Camera or Click Smart +?

Alfred Camera ships an update every 8 days, and Click Smart + every 18 months. Most recently, Alfred Camera was updated on October 24, 2026 and Click Smart + on October 24, 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.*