# MonggleCam: Home Security Cam — Old phone as a CCTV camera

> Repurpose old phones into a home security camera system. (iPhone/iPad app by Jongbeom Lee.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mongglecam-home-security-cam/id6786597227 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jongbeom Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778642415)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-07-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mongglecam-home-security-cam/id6786597227/reviews.md

## What is MonggleCam?

Wake up the old phone in your drawer and turn it into a home camera.

You don't need expensive equipment. A phone you no longer use becomes the camera, your own phone becomes the viewer — two phones and you have live monitoring. Front door, living room, shop, office, garage and your pets. Just place it where you want to look.

■ How it works

1. Install MonggleCam on a spare phone and place it as a camera where you want to watch.
2. Install it on the phone you carry too, and connect the two with one QR scan.
3. From then on it connects on its own. Watch live whenever and wherever you like.

The camera and the viewer don't need to be the same kind of phone: any spare phone you already own can be the camera.

■ Key features

· Live view – reconnects automatically if the connection drops.
· Listen-in – hear what's happening around the camera in real time.
· Two-way talk – speak into the viewer and it plays from the camera phone's speaker.
· Sound alerts – notifies you the moment a sound is detected, even when you aren't watching.
· Motion detection and recording (Premium) – detects movement, notifies you and records the moment.
· Multiple cameras – manage several places (home, shop, garage) in one app.
· Snapshots – capture important moments as images.

■ Your video never touches our servers

MonggleCam connects your two phones over an encrypted direct channel (peer-to-peer). Video and audio travel only between the devices and never through our servers, so no one can watch in between. Sound detection is also calculated on the device only — the audio itself is never sent or stored anywhere. Only a small still image of a detection moment may be kept for up to 7 days so the alert can show it.

■ Only your own spaces

MonggleCam is meant for your own home, business and rooms. Avoid filming neighbors' property, shared areas or public spaces, and let people who may appear on camera know.

[Subscription details]
MonggleCam Premium (auto-renewing subscription)
· Available as 1-month, 3-month and 12-month plans. The price for your country is shown on the purchase screen.
· Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions.
Privacy Policy: https://jblee0814.github.io/morningcookie/monglecam/privacy-en.html
Terms of Use (EULA): https://jblee0814.github.io/morningcookie/monglecam/terms-en.html

Wake up your old phone today and make it your home camera.

## Key features

- Live video streaming
- Real-time audio monitoring
- Two-way communication
- Sound detection alerts
- Support for multiple cameras
- Snapshot capture

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mongglecam-home-security-cam/id6786597227/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 좋긴한데 ..

*2026-08-13*

안쓰는 폰으로 아기실시간으로 볼수있어서 좋긴한데..프리미엄 구매했는데도 일정한 시간이 지나면 영상이 중지된다고 계속시청하실거냐 라고 물어보는게 ..영불편 그거 빼고는 다괜찮은데 프리미엄인데 그기능이 없어서 조금 ㅇ아쉽…그치만 ㄱ계속 사용할거임.

**Developer response:** 고객님의 소중한 리뷰에 진심으로 감사드리며, 불편을 드려 대단히 죄송합니다.
프리미엄 회원의 경우 시간제한 없이 무제한으로 실시간 영상을 시청하실 수 있어야 하나, 현재 특정 상황에서 시청 연장 팝업이 발생하는 오류(버그)가 확인되었습니다.
이용에 불편을 드린 점 다시 한번 사과드리며, 해당 문제는 원인을 파악하여 즉시 수정 후 빠른 시일 내에 앱 업데이트를 배포할 예정입니다.

업데이트가 진행되면 프리미엄 기능이 정상적으로 적용되어 끊김 없이 편리하게 이용하실 수 있습니다. 

소중한 의견 남겨주셔서 감사드리며, 앞으로 더 안정적인 서비스를 제공하는 몽글캠이 되겠습니다

## Frequently asked questions about MonggleCam

### How do I set up MongleCam?

Install MongleCam on a spare phone and set it up as a camera. Then, install it on your primary phone to connect via a QR scan for live monitoring. The app supports cross-platform use between Android and iPhone.

### Does MongleCam offer a free trial for its premium features?

The app is free to download and use with basic features. Subscription details for Monggle Premium are available, with pricing options for 1, 3, and 12 months, but a specific free trial period is not mentioned.

### How does MongleCam ensure privacy and security?

Your video and audio data are never sent to the app's servers. MongleCam uses an encrypted, direct P2P connection between your two phones, ensuring your feed is private and secure.

### Can I cancel my MongleCam subscription?

Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time. Navigate to Settings > Apple ID on your device to manage your subscription preferences.

### What devices are supported by MongleCam?

MongleCam is available for iPhone and iPad. The camera and viewer phones do not need to be the same platform, allowing for Android and iPhone compatibility.

### How often is MongleCam updated?

The latest version of MongleCam is 1.5.0, last updated on August 17, 2026. Updates typically address performance improvements and new features.

### What are the subscription costs for MongleCam?

Monggle Premium offers monthly subscriptions at ₩4,900, quarterly at ₩7,800, and annually at ₩28,800. Subscriptions auto-renew 24 hours before the current period ends.

### Does MongleCam have ads?

No, MongleCam does not contain advertisements. The app's monetization is based on optional premium subscriptions for enhanced features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.0 — 2026-09-18

MonggleCam now speaks Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese and German.
· The app follows your device language automatically.
· Detection alerts arrive in your language too (applies after you connect to a camera once).
· Dates, weekdays and times now follow your region's format.
· Fixed the device registration pop-up being cut off on iPhone.
Something reads wrong? Tell us from Contact us in the app — we read every message.

### 1.5.1 — 2026-09-10

- General improvements and stability fixes.

### 1.5.0 — 2026-08-17

MonggleCam turns two spare phones into a home security camera.
One becomes the camera, the other the monitor. Video travels directly between your phones, encrypted, and is never stored on our servers.

What's new
- Premium members can now watch with no time limit at all. The daily viewing cap is gone.
- High quality now lasts longer while you're away from home.
- General improvements and stability fixes.

### 1.4.0 — 2026-08-12

• 알림 목록을 카드 형태로 새로 단장하고 날짜별로 묶었어요. 스크롤해도 날짜가 위에 고정돼요.
• 프리미엄 구독 회원님께 개발자에게 바로 문의하실 수 있는 안내를 추가했어요.

### 1.3.1 — 2026-07-29

• Detection alerts and event recording are now separate. Recording keeps running even when alerts are off.
• Pick a minimum alert interval (1, 5, or 15 min) so continuous motion no longer sends repeated alerts.
• Pause alerts for 1 hour, 5 hours, or the rest of today, right from the notification. Recording continues while paused.
• Detection settings are now grouped into what to detect, alerts, and event recording.
• Fixed the saved recordings list not scrolling.

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