# Cams for Dropcam vs Security Camera App

The clearest difference is price: Security Camera App at Free against Cams for Dropcam's $2.99. Security Camera App also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 18). Cams for Dropcam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Security Camera App is free to download; Cams for Dropcam costs $2.99 up front. Security Camera App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Cams for Dropcam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Security Camera App holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Camera App has 2.6K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Cams for Dropcam's written reviews are positive against 17% of Security Camera App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cams for Dropcam | Security Camera App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cams-for-dropcam/id1012562317/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-app-camscan/id6483943141/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 17.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 3 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Appmosys](https://appshunter.io/developer/331687329) | [UnionByte](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740453323) |

## What reviewers say

### Cams for Dropcam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cams-for-dropcam/id1012562317)

View your Dropcam feeds directly from your Apple Watch. Control your cameras, check their status, and see the last update time. Camera feeds refresh approximately every five seconds.

**Highlights:** View Dropcam feeds on Apple Watch, Choose camera for Glance, Turn cameras On/Off, See last camera update time, View camera status

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Security Camera App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-app-camscan/id6483943141)

This app scans your home network to detect unknown devices, helping you secure your network from threats. It also provides tools to test your Wi-Fi speed, download and upload speeds, and network delay.

**Highlights:** Network threat detection, Discover connected devices, One-click Wi-Fi speed test, Download/upload speed analysis, Device IP and type identification

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP User Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP User Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP User Yearlywith3daystrail | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP User | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast network scanning
- 🔒 Detects unknown devices
- 👍 Convenient speed test
- 👍 Straightforward setup
- 👍 Helpful for network security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate device identification
- 🐛 Inconsistent speed test results
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Forced subscription to use
- 🚫 Posing as other apps

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to install with QR code
- Subscription charged immediately without consent
- Incompatible with certain camera models

**Requested features**

- More detailed network insights
- Improved accuracy in device detection
- Subscription-free usage option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cams for Dropcam free?

Cams for Dropcam costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Security Camera App free?

Security Camera App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cams for Dropcam or Security Camera App?

Security Camera App is rated higher. Cams for Dropcam averages 2.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Security Camera App averages 4.3 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Cams for Dropcam or Security Camera App have ads?

Neither Cams for Dropcam nor Security Camera App shows ads.

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