AwayCam vs Voltsec
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AwayCam
Transform your iPhone into a webcam for real-time streaming to any web browser. Control camera functions like zoom and light directly from your browser. Supports front or rear cameras with adjustable image quality.
- Real-time streaming to web browser
- Browser-based camera control
- Zoom in/out and scroll
- Front or rear camera selection
- Adjustable image size and quality
- Camera light control
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Use your iPhone as a webcam, and keep an eye on your yellow rubber duckie! You get real time streaming to any web browser. Just type the IP address or bonjour name, shown on the AwayCam screen into the Web browser address field. Only requirement, the iPhone must be connected to Wifi. Mocha AwayCam can - Stream direct to any Web Browser. No need for plug-ins or - special requirements. - Control AwayCam from the Web Browser. - Zoom in/out and scroll around in the camera picture. - Front or Rear camera. - Camera light. - Select between many different image size and quality.
Voltsec
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Voltsec can help you protect and keep an eye on your home when you are away. STAY PROTECTED AND MONITOR YOUR HOME AT ALL TIMES! Why pay premium prices for home security when you don't need to? We offer all of the same services and cutting edge technology as our competitors at a third the price. SERVICES OFFERED: * SENSOR MONITORING: Be alerted whenever a sensor is triggered. System works with hard-wired doors, windows, glass break sensors, motion sensors, water sensors, fire detectors, and more! * SENSOR HISTORY See a running 30 day history of every sensor triggered in your house. * COMPLETE CUSTOMIZATION You can customize what events are triggered per sensor in your home. Want a siren to sound when your back door is opened at night, but only receive a text message if the front door is open? No problem! * SECURITY ALERTS Text message, email or audible sirens. We have you covered. * WEATHER INCORPORATION Ability to receive and decode S.A.M.E. signals from the National Weather Service and be alerted via an audible siren of dangerous weather. * AUTOMATION DIY home automation with easy instructions to follow for tapping into relay switches * DIY Our entire system is powered by Raspberry Pi and Arduino technology. * REMOTE VIEWING Monitor everything in your home from your smartphone. No additional fees. * CAMERA INCORPORATION Attach snapshots from cameras to alert notifications. See who is breaking in! * TEMPERATURE Add temperature sensors to your system and be notified if the temperature exceeds your custom thresholds. You can even see a 7 day history graphed for you! Our goal is to offer every feature available by larger security firm at a fraction of the cost. This app requires that you are an active Retinasoft Security customer and a subscriber to our Voltsec service. Visit our website for more information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Voltsec at every 2 weeks against AwayCam's every 40 months. AwayCam's advantage is iOS requirement (10.1 vs 12.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AwayCam ships an update every 40 months, Voltsec every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AwayCam | Voltsec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.1 — better | 12.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MochaSoft | Retinasoft Security, LLC |
In-app purchases
AwayCam
No in-app purchases
Voltsec
No in-app purchases









