# Cams for Dropcam vs Smart Security Camera App

The clearest difference is price: Smart Security Camera App at Free against Cams for Dropcam's $2.99. Smart Security Camera App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 17). Cams for Dropcam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Smart Security Camera App is free to download; Cams for Dropcam costs $2.99 up front. Smart Security Camera App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Cams for Dropcam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Security Camera App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Security Camera App has 2.5K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 25% and 25% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cams for Dropcam | Smart Security Camera App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cams-for-dropcam/id1012562317/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-security-camera-app/id6740097025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 3 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appmosys](https://appshunter.io/developer/331687329) | [On Hand Apps - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724087308) |

## 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


### Smart Security Camera App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-security-camera-app/id6740097025)

Stream live footage from your WiFi security cameras and manage multiple IP cameras from anywhere. This app offers a user-friendly interface for easy connection, organization, and monitoring of your space, providing peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Stream live footage from WiFi cameras, Manage multiple IP cameras, Monitor your space remotely, User-friendly interface, Customizable camera management, Connect to cameras instantly

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Security Camera Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart Security Camera Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Smart Security Camera Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great security
- ⭐ Friendly and helpful customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Forced subscription
- 🚫 Difficult to set up
- 🚫 Unreliable app
- 🚫 Unauthorized charges

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work as expected
- Incompatible with certain camera models

**Requested features**

- Improve setup instructions
- Allow use without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cams for Dropcam free?

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

### Is Smart Security Camera App free?

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

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

Smart Security Camera App is rated higher. Cams for Dropcam averages 2.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Smart Security Camera App averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

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

Neither Cams for Dropcam nor Smart Security Camera App shows ads.

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