Security & Privacy·Standings
Home Security Camera Apps
Home security camera apps let you watch and manage cameras; the choice turns on the mobile platform you use and how you want to record video.
Use the board to compare free plans, paid starting prices, cloud or local recording, resolution, camera limits, mobile platforms and smart display support. The signal score is out of 10. API, open-source and free-tier marks show those options at a glance.
- 24 platforms
- 22 with a free tier
- Checked 5 Oct 2026
- 1 GHGoogle Homehome.google.com
A free Android, iOS, and web app for local smart-home control, Matter devices, and voice assistants.
- 2 AHAqara Homeaqara.com
A free Android and iOS app for local control of Aqara cameras and other Matter or Zigbee devices.
- 3 AAlfredCameraalfred.camera
A camera monitoring service that turns supported phones or AlfredCam hardware into remotely viewable cameras.
- 4 DCDS camsynology.com
A free mobile companion for Synology Surveillance Station, with multi-camera live views and playback.
- 5 ESeufy Securityeufy.com
A free app for managing eufy security devices, viewing status, changing settings, and receiving alerts.
- 6 EEZVIZezviz.com
A camera app for live multi-view and remote playback from EZVIZ CloudPlay or microSD recordings.
- 7 AVAmcrest View Proamcrest.com
A free mobile app for compatible Amcrest cameras, with recording schedules, alerts, and video exports.
- 8 BHBlink Home Monitorblinkforhome.com
- 9 ACAXIS Companionaxis.com
Free video management for Axis cameras and equipment, with remote viewing, alerts, and footage export.
- 10 ASArlo Securearlo.com
Arlo Secure is a subscription service for Arlo home security cameras and devices.
- 11 LCLorex Connectlorex.com
A camera app with free and paid plans, local or cloud recording, and video up to 2K.
- 12 KKunagetkuna.com
- 13 TLTP-Link Tapotapo.com
A camera app with local control and optional cloud plans for up to two or unlimited devices.
- 14 WWardenCamwardencam360.com
A camera app with local and cloud recording, up to 1080p video, and Android, iOS, and web access.
- 15 ILImou Lifenew.imoulife.com
A free app for Android, iOS, web, and Windows with cloud and local recording options.
- 16 SASriHome Appsrihome.net
A free app for Android, iOS, Mac, and Windows with cloud and local recording options.
- 17 WAWyze appwyze.com
A camera app with local and cloud recording, Android, iOS, and web access, and a one-camera limit.
- 18 HHiseeuCloudhiseeucloud.com
A free app for Android, iOS, and Mac with cloud and local recording options.
- 19 RARing appring.com
- 20 UPUniFi Protectunifi.ui.com
A camera app with local and cloud recording, up to 4K video, and Android, iOS, and web access.
- 21 FAFoscam Appus.foscam.com
A free mobile app for Foscam cameras with cloud recording available.
- 22 RAReolink Appreolink.com
A free Reolink camera app with cloud and local recording and smart display support.
- 23 YVYale Viewyalehome.com
A camera app with local recording, up to 4K video, and Android and iOS access.
- 24 Mmydlinkdlink.com
A paid camera app starting at $0.99 per month, with local and cloud recording options.
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How to choose
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Choose an app that supports the devices you use. The board lists iOS, Android, web, Windows and macOS support, with platform marks for comparison.
Do you need cloud or local recording?
Use the cloud recording and local recording fields to match where you want video stored. Check both fields before choosing an app.
What video resolution and camera limit fit?
Compare maximum video resolution and camera limit with your cameras and viewing needs. These fields show how much video detail and how many cameras an app supports.
Does it support your smart display?
Check the smart display support field if you want camera views on a compatible display.
Can you start without paying?
Check the Free plan and free-trial labels first. Pricing notes include AlfredCamera from $2.99 per month with annual billing, and Blink Home Monitor and EZVIZ from $3.99 per month.
Do you need a public API or open-source code?
Use the API and open-source marks to check whether a connection or readable code is available.
Questions
Which home security camera apps have a free plan?
Check the Free plan field. AlfredCamera, Amcrest View Pro, Aqara Home, AXIS Companion, Blink Home Monitor, DS cam, eufy Security, EZVIZ, Foscam App, Google Home and HiseeuCloud are marked yes.
Which platforms do these camera apps support?
The board compares iOS, Android, web, Windows and macOS support. Check the platform fields for the app and device combination you use.
Do these apps support cloud and local recording?
Cloud recording and local recording are separate comparison fields. Review both to see which storage method an app lists.
Which camera apps offer a free trial?
Look for the free-trial label in the pricing note. AlfredCamera, Blink Home Monitor and EZVIZ show 30-day trials.
Do home security camera apps have an API or open-source code?
The board marks public API and open-source availability separately. Use those marks when you need software connections or code access.
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