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Best Home Security Camera Apps in 2026

Home security camera apps help you manage camera feeds and security recordings from supported devices. This list includes free, freemium and paid options for home monitoring.

• 24 apps
• Research read 5 Oct 2026
• How the order is worked out

1. 1 G

   Google Home

   Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

   Google Home combines device control, camera activity, and automation in its mobile app and web controls.

   7.4 Free plan Visit site
2. 2 A

   Aqara Home

   Free plan AndroidiPhone

   Aqara Home provides device control, automations, scenes, and integrations through a free Android and iOS app. Check compatibility and hub requirements for specific devices and functions.

   7.3 Free plan Visit site
3. 3 A

   AlfredCamera

   Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
   6.8 Free plan · paid from $2.99/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
4. 4 B

   Blink Home Monitor

   Free plan AndroidiPhone
   6.4 Free plan · paid from $3.99/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
5. 5 E

   eufy Security

   Free plan AndroidiPhone
   6.4 Free plan Visit site
6. 6 E

   EZVIZ

   Free plan AndroidiPhone
   6.4 Free plan · paid from $3.99/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
7. 7 A

   Amcrest View Pro

   Free plan AndroidiPhone
   6.3 Free plan Visit site
8. 8 A

   AXIS Companion

   Free plan AndroidiPhoneWindows
   6.3 Free plan Visit site
9. 9 L

   Lorex Connect

   Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
   6.3 Free plan · paid from $5.99/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
10. 10 I

    Imou Life

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
    6.2 Free plan Visit site
11. 11 K

    Kuna

    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    6.2 Free plan · paid from $7.49/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
12. 12 R

    Ring app

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.2 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
13. 13 D

    DS cam

    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    6.1 Free plan Visit site
14. 14 H

    HiseeuCloud

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac
    6.1 Free plan Visit site
15. 15 W

    Wyze app

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.1 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
16. 16 F

    Foscam App

    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
17. 17 S

    SriHome App

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
18. 18 T

    TP-Link Tapo

    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    6.0 Free plan · paid from $3.49/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
19. 19 W

    WardenCam

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.9 Free plan Visit site
20. 20 U

    UniFi Protect

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.8 Free plan Visit site
21. 21 R

    Reolink App

    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    5.7 Free plan Visit site
22. 22 Y

    Yale View

    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    5.5 Free plan Visit site
23. 23 A

    Arlo Secure

    Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2
    5.0 30-day trial Visit site
24. 24 M

    mydlink

    Paid AndroidiPhone
    4.5 From $0.99/mo Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare free-plan limits, trial terms and paid starting prices. Check cloud versus local recording, maximum resolution, camera limits, smart-display support and platform coverage. If you need to read or change code, review the licence for the tool.

Questions

Are free home security camera apps available?

Yes. Apps on this list offer free plans, including options marked free or freemium. Check the stated plan terms before choosing.

Do these apps offer free trials?

Trial availability varies. AlfredCamera, Blink Home Monitor and EZVIZ list 30-day trials; Arlo Secure also lists a 30-day trial.

What platforms do home security camera apps support?

Platform coverage can include iOS, Android, web, Windows, macOS and API access. Check the platform listed for the app you want.

Should I choose cloud or local recording?

Compare the app's cloud-recording and local-recording support, then choose the storage method that fits how you want to access footage.

How do I compare camera capacity?

Check the listed camera limit and maximum video resolution, then match those limits to your cameras and image-quality needs.

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