# Detective Cam: Pet Camera — Live Monitor & Motion Detector

> Private pet and object motion detector using on-device AI for local recording. (iPhone/iPad app by Ivan Petrov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-cam-pet-camera/id6772618189 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ivan Petrov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863851764)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Mexican Spanish
- Released: 2026-06-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-cam-pet-camera/id6772618189/reviews.md

## What is Detective Cam?

Turn a spare iPhone or iPad into a private pet camera and motion detector. Detective Cam records focused clips when your dog, cat, person, or selected object appears.

RECORD ONLY WHAT MATTERS

• See when your dog, cat, or another pet returns to view
• Watch a doorway, room, desk, backpack, or important object
• Capture short clips during training, experiments, or everyday routines
• Use movement detection when activity matters more than a specific object
• Turn a spare iPhone or iPad into a private local camera

OBJECT OR MOVEMENT DETECTION

Use on-device object detection for supported targets such as people, dogs, cats, birds, backpacks, and balls. Choose movement mode when any meaningful activity should start recording. Clear sensitivity presets help balance quick reactions against small background movements.

KEEP RELATED MOMENTS TOGETHER

If a target leaves and returns, Detective Cam can keep confirmed events in the same pending session. Continue watching, then save the related moments as one clip when you are ready.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN

Detection runs on your device. Clips stay in local Files storage, no account is required, and you decide when watching starts, a session is saved, or a clip is deleted.

CAMERA AND TRACKING CONTROLS

• Optional detection boxes show what the app is following
• Simple presets plus fine-tuned sensitivity controls
• Camera zoom and Motion Zoom Assist on supported devices
• Tracking profiles for battery life or higher accuracy
• Siri and App Shortcuts for common recorder actions

LIVE VIEWING WITH PREMIUM

Live viewing requires Detective Cam Premium and both devices on the same local network. Use one nearby iPhone or iPad as the camera and watch live from another iPhone or iPad. The connection is encrypted and protected by a pairing code.

FREE AND PREMIUM

The free plan includes core object and movement recording, camera controls, Shortcuts, and a daily allowance of saved sessions. Detective Cam Premium adds unlimited saves and events, more clip history, custom target phrases, High Accuracy tracking, and Peer Camera. Monthly and lifetime purchase options are available.

Detective Cam is designed for focused local recording and review. Detection can miss or misidentify objects. It is not a professional alarm system, emergency monitor, or replacement for dedicated safety equipment.

Terms of Use: https://productivityappsforwindows.com/detective-ai-recorder-terms/

Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- On-device object and movement detection
- Records focused clips of pets or objects
- Groups related moments into single clips
- Private local storage, no account needed
- Camera and tracking controls
- Live viewing with Premium subscription

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Detective Cam

### What is Detective Cam?

Detective Cam turns a spare iPhone or iPad into a private pet camera and motion detector. It records focused clips when your dog, cat, person, or selected object appears, with detection running on-device.

### Does Detective Cam have ads?

No, Detective Cam does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with core features and offers a premium subscription for advanced functionality.

### What devices does Detective Cam support?

Detective Cam is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. It requires two devices for live viewing, one acting as the camera and the other as the viewer.

### How much does Detective Cam Premium cost?

Detective Cam Premium is available via a monthly subscription of $4.99 per month. Lifetime purchase options are also available.

### Is Detective Cam suitable for children?

Detective Cam has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. However, its primary use case is for monitoring pets and objects.

### How often is Detective Cam updated?

The latest version of Detective Cam is 1.7, which was last updated on September 5, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

### Can I use Detective Cam without an account?

Yes, Detective Cam is designed for privacy with on-device detection and local clip storage. No account is required to use the core features.

### What are the limitations of the free version of Detective Cam?

The free plan includes core object and movement recording, camera controls, and Shortcuts, along with a daily allowance of saved sessions. Premium unlocks unlimited saves, more clip history, and advanced tracking features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2026-09-05

Detective Cam now makes it easier to record targeted activity, watch securely with Premium from another device on the same local network, and replay saved clips. This update also improves tracking reliability, performance, and overall polish.

### 1.6 — 2026-08-31

Detective Cam now makes it easier to record targeted activity, watch securely from another device on your local network, and replay saved clips. This update also improves tracking reliability, performance, and overall polish.

### 1.5 — 2026-08-27

Fixed an issue that could leave the recorder Armed without creating clips. Recording and audio capture are now more reliable.

### 1.4 — 2026-08-20

• Enhanced CoreML AI object and person detection accuracy.
• Optimized motion sensitivity presets and trigger response times.
• Improved Peer Camera local network stability and pairing.
• Refined video clip export quality and storage efficiency.

### 1.3 — 2026-08-11

Detective Cam is now easier to set up and control. Camera recovery gives clearer next steps, sensitivity presets are simpler, Peer Camera roles are easier to understand, and Premium plan details are clearer. Detection, tracking, zoom, and clip saving also include reliability and stability improvements.

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## More apps by Ivan Petrov

- [Clip Flow: Snippet Manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clip-flow-snippet-manager/id6756945551)

All apps by Ivan Petrov: https://appshunter.io/developer/1863851764

## Related topics

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