Reolink vs HomeSafe View
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reolink
Easily access and monitor your security cameras and NVRs from anywhere. Watch live streams, playback recordings, and receive real-time motion detection alerts. Enjoy peace of mind with a user-friendly interface for home and business surveillance.
- Remote camera and NVR access
- Live streaming
- Video recording playback
- Motion detection alerts
- Multi-channel viewing
- PTZ camera control
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Reolink App is an easy-to-use security camera system surveillance app. It enables you to locally or remotely access your IP cameras and NVRs on mobile devices. You can monitor and watch live streaming of your home and business anywhere and anytime. It helps you easily get peace of mind. Key Features: 1. Only 3 steps to access cameras and NVRs (at the same local network) --- the easiest solution ever. 2. Easy and friendly interface for all users to use. 3. Remotely monitor and watch live streaming via 3G/4G or WiFi anywhere and anytime. 4. Multi-channel viewing (up to 16 channels) on screen at the same time. 5. Remotely playback video recording from your camera SD card and NVR HDD. 6. Capture video from live view channels on your mobile device to playback. 7. Capture single and multiple images to save on your mobile device. 8. Get emails or push notifications in real time when motion detection is triggered. 9. Schedule video recording (including motion-triggered recording) at anytime. 10. Control PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras remotely (left, right, up and down). Note: Reolink App is compatible with NVRs and IP Cams from Reolink. More Supports: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReolinkTech/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReolinkTech Contact: https://reolink.com/contact-us/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEHKZX6fFVtWd4tnnRkzrMA
HomeSafe View
Monitor your Swann CCTV system live from your iPhone or iPad. View up to 16 cameras simultaneously, play back recordings, and control PTZ cameras remotely. Capture video and still images directly to your device.
- Multi-channel live viewing (up to 16 cameras)
- Playback stored DVR recordings
- Change DVR/NVR settings
- Capture live video
- Capture still images
- Remote PTZ camera control
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HomeSafe View: Live Swann CCTV viewing on your iPhone and iPad HomeSafe View supports the following features: Multi-channel viewing with up to 16 cameras on screen at the same time (16ch view works best on iPads) Play back stored recordings from your DVR on your handset or tablet (requires high upload speed internet) Change settings on your DVR or NVR in app Capture video from your camera live view to your iPhone to play back later Capture single and multi still images and save these to your iPhone's picture library Control PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras remotely Note: Current model handsets and iPads are recommended for high resolution playback and live viewing more than 8 cameras at once. Note: This app uses a data stream that will connect to your Swann DVR via 4G/5G or WiFi. When using 4G/5G, the video from your DVR will likely be considered "downloads" by your phone service provider and will contribute to any download limit your phone data plan may have. If you exceed any plan limits you may incur additional usage charges. Consult with your mobile service provider regarding the use of a video streaming app and how it may affect your plan. For assistance with this app, contact Swann Tech Support – tech@swann.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Reolink at 4.0 against HomeSafe View's 2.6. Reolink also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (26% vs 11%). HomeSafe View's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Reolink holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reolink has 9.3K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Reolink's written reviews are positive against 11% of HomeSafe View's.
Reolink ships an update fortnightly, HomeSafe View every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reolink | HomeSafe View |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (9.3K ratings) — better | 2.6 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.8% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9.3K — better | 1.1K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #150 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 469 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reolink Digital Technology Co., Ltd | Swann Communications Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Reolink
HomeSafe View
User reviews
Reolink
From 9.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works well when connected
- 📸 Good camera quality
- 💰 Affordable price
- 🔒 Secure system
- 🔌 Wired and wireless options
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues, especially remotely
- 🔋 Battery drain and charging problems
- 🕰️ Slow motion detection and playback
- 🔍 Unreliable motion detection
- 📱 Subpar app experience
HomeSafe View
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast live view
- 👍 Easy setup
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 💡 Helpful technical support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Laggy and slow app performance
- 🐛 Playback issues and missing features
- 👎 Unintuitive and outdated user interface
Bugs and requests
Reolink
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes after updates
- Inability to change passwords
- Cameras disconnecting randomly
- Playback issues and failures
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to pause/snooze notifications
- Customizable notification sounds
- Landscape mode support on tablets
- Consolidated event history across cameras
- Faster/smoother video playback controls
HomeSafe View
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Notifications not working as expected
- Inability to delete recorded videos
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add landscape mode support
- Improve video playback controls
- Allow remote camera settings adjustments
- Integrate with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
Reolink
No in-app purchases
HomeSafe View
No in-app purchases
