# Alfred Camera vs isHome

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alfred Camera at 53% against isHome's 0%. Alfred Camera also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (112K vs 2). isHome'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 isHome sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alfred Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alfred Camera has 112K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of isHome's.

Alfred Camera ships an update every 8 days, isHome every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alfred Camera | isHome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishome/id6480504301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **112K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **53.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 81 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) | [成 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717346444) |

## What reviewers say

### Alfred Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #129 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


### isHome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishome/id6480504301)

Monitor your home with clear HD video and instant voice intercom. Receive alerts for abnormal events and easily share camera access with family. Keep an eye on your property from anywhere.

**Highlights:** HD video monitoring, Two-way voice intercom, Motion detection alerts, Camera sharing with family, Real-time event notifications

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Days Event Recording Month | $6.00 | one-time |
| 7 Days Event Recording Month | $9.00 | one-time |
| 3天全天云存一个月 | $9.00 | one-time |
| 30天事件云存一个月 | $12.00 | one-time |
| 7 Days 24H Recording Month | $12.00 | one-time |
| 30 Days 24H Recording Month | $19.90 | one-time |
| 3 Days Event Recording 6 month | $35.00 | one-time |
| 3 Days 24H Recording 6 Month | $49.90 | one-time |
| 30天事件云存半年 | $69.90 | one-time |
| 7 Days 24H Recording 6 Month | $69.90 | one-time |
| 3天全天云存一年 | $89.90 | one-time |
| 30 Days 24H Recording 6 Month | $109.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days 24H Recording Yearly | $119.99 | one-time |
| 30 Days 24H Recording Yearly | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alfred Camera free?

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

### Is isHome free?

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

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

Alfred Camera is rated higher. Alfred Camera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 112K ratings, while isHome averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Alfred Camera or isHome have ads?

Alfred Camera shows ads; isHome does not.

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

Alfred Camera ships an update every 8 days, and isHome every 6 weeks. Most recently, Alfred Camera was updated on October 26, 2026 and isHome 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.*