# Motion Detector Cam

> Turns your device into a motion-detecting security and observation camera with live desktop feed. (iPhone/iPad app by Philip Bailey.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-detector-cam/id461753935 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Philip Bailey](https://appshunter.io/developer/416793903)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-09-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-detector-cam/id461753935/reviews.md

## What is Motion Detector Cam?

Whether you want to observe wildlife in your garden or protect your property turn your device into a motion detecting camera with live feed to your desktop. 

Motion Detector Cam Free uses a complex mathematical algorithm to spot movement and record a series of photos and video. To use simply start the app and place the device in a stationary position. 

You can now access a live camera feed from your desktop using an internet browser. 

Please note the device must be still to detect motion and take photos and video. To stop detecting motion simply pick up the device.

We recommend plugging your device into a power source for prolonged use.


- Features - 

Advanced motion detection with a single user defined parameter for tolerance (10 - 20 works well for most uses)

Live feed to your desktop.

If required set timers to enable/disable motion detection at predefined times

Photos and video saved to device camera roll. Photo resolution 720p. Video resolution 720p/1080p

Supports both front and rear cameras

## Key features

- Advanced motion detection
- Live feed to desktop
- Scheduled motion detection
- Photo and video recording
- Supports front and rear cameras
- Adjustable motion tolerance

## Chart rankings

- #197 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-detector-cam/id461753935/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Kein Bewegungmelder

*2026-05-02*

Für mich so nicht anwendbar. Ich hätte gerne eine App, die ein Geräusch abgibt, wenn man am Handy vorbeigeht oder es sogar aufheben will. Die App zum Geräusche machen beim Aufheben gibt es schon und die müsste man jetzt mit der zweiten Möglichkeit komponieren. Perfekter Schutz vor Einbrecher.

### 2/5 — Missing black overlay

*2026-03-29*

Can you add a black screen overlay? Could be activated by swiping left or right for example. Then the app would be perfect for my need, I just bought it but it fails short of being usable, as one person coming in the room will see the screen is recording. As a traveller it’s annoying to come back to my room and see my belongings has been moved, if I have a pic someone entered then I can address the problem with proof in hand. Thanks for your consideration.

### 1/5 — How do you record with a locked screen!

*2025-08-05*

Can this app record when the screen is off?

### 1/5 — Don’t pay

*2025-06-23*

The free app works better.

### 5/5 — Enjoying. Not enough support.

*2025-05-28*

I’ve enjoyed using this app for the past 24 hours capturing a hummingbirds in my front yard.
would love more support.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2023-12-21*

Literally doesn’t work, don’t buy!!!

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2023-09-27*

I’m surprised this app doesn’t have more high ratings because I think it’s an outstanding app.

I saw one review complaining that someone who is captured can just take the phone & delete the pictures or video. If you’re using it to spy on someone, get a motion cam if you prefer, or hide your iPhone in a plant?

This app live streams to your laptop. I used it capture a mother bunny nursing her kits. It worked great. It also captured a fox near the bunny nest. Also used it to find out what critter was crawling on my counter during the night & nibbling on a peach.  Turned out it was my cat!!

The app works perfectly & the pictures are crystal clear!!!  This was well thought out by the developer!

### 2/5 — App stürzt ab

*2022-07-23*

App stürzt ab, manchmal nach ein paar Stunden, manchmal schon nach 10 min. Schade. Sonst eine gute App.

### 2/5 — You leave your device at risk running this

*2022-07-06*

If there was a way to lock your device and use this it would be great but let’s say you turn on the app leave your room and have the app running. Your device is on and unlocked so someone who finds your device can simply delete the video and they also have unadulterated access to your device because you can not lock it while this is running and working. Maybe it’s a limitation because of iOS but it’s a major one.

### 3/5 — Almost perfect

*2020-12-07*

Please make it work with screen turned off, thank you

## Frequently asked questions about Motion Detector Cam

### What does Motion Detector Cam do?

Motion Detector Cam transforms your mobile device into a motion-detecting camera. It uses a complex algorithm to detect movement and automatically record photos and video. You can also access a live camera feed from your desktop browser.

### How does the motion detection work?

The app employs an advanced motion detection system with a user-defined parameter for tolerance. This allows you to adjust sensitivity to suit your needs. For best results, the device must be kept stationary.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### What are the use cases for this app?

This app is suitable for various purposes, such as observing wildlife in your garden or enhancing property security. It can also be used for general monitoring where motion detection is required.

### What are the recording resolutions?

The app can save photos at 720p resolution. For video, it supports both 720p and 1080p resolutions, providing clear footage of detected events.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2022-10-26

Higher photo and video resolution. Bug fixes.

### 2.3 — 2017-05-02

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixed issue with missing sound on video recordings.

### 2.2 — 2017-04-19

Bug fixes

### 2.1 — 2016-01-19

Fixed for iOS 9.2

### 2.0 — 2013-08-07

Completely re-worked user interface.

In-App help.

Internet browser access to live cam feed.

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