# Alfred Camera vs Home Security

The clearest difference is rating: Alfred Camera at 4.8 against Home Security's 3.9. Alfred Camera also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 17%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 9 months). Home Security's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Home Security sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alfred Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alfred Camera has 111K ratings behind it against 2.2K, 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 17% of Home Security's.

Alfred Camera ships an update every 6 days, Home Security every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alfred Camera | Home Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837/reviews)** | [3.9 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-scanner/id6478574268/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | **53.6% of reviews** | 17.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 165 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alfred Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281) | [Appurple](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728810496) |

## What reviewers say

### Alfred Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #139 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


### Home Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-scanner/id6478574268)

This app helps you find and connect to cameras on your home network, enhancing privacy and security. It scans Wi-Fi networks to identify all connected devices and provides detailed information about them. Additional tools for network performance and Bluetooth scanning offer a comprehensive approach to detecting potential surveillance.

**Highlights:** Detects cameras on your network, Scans Wi-Fi networks for connected devices, Provides detailed device information (IP, MAC), Tests internet and network speed, Performs ping tests, Includes Bluetooth device search, Scans for electromagnetic signals

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camera Finder Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Camera Finder Weekly PRO | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Camera Finder Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Hijas de mi vida
- 🌟 Massie
- 🌟 1018
- 🌟 Camara2025
- 🌟 2368

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 A disgusting way to make a living
- 🚫 Installation issues
- 🚫 Doesn't do what it says, have to pay to use
- 🚫 Took my money, hard to cancel
- 🚫 Can't cancel, made difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Camera setup issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Interface improvements
- Better customer support and refund process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alfred Camera free?

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

### Is Home Security free?

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

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

Alfred Camera is rated higher. Alfred Camera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 111K ratings, while Home Security averages 3.9 from 2.2K ratings.

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

Alfred Camera shows ads; Home Security does not.

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

Alfred Camera ships an update every 6 days, and Home Security every 9 months. Most recently, Alfred Camera was updated on September 25, 2026 and Home Security on September 22, 2026.

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