Comparison

Motion Detector Camera vs Motion Alert Audio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Motion Detector Camera

This app transforms your device into a motion-detecting security camera. It uses advanced algorithms to detect movement, sound an alert, and automatically record video or capture images of detected objects. It's ideal for monitoring pets, securing your home, or any surveillance needs.

Highlights
  • Advanced motion detection algorithm
  • Automatic recording and image capture
  • Front/back camera support
  • Adjustable video/image sizes
  • Human, cat, or dog detection
  • Dimmable screen option
  • Date, time, and object type embedding
Features
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Motion Detector Camera is a camera surveillance app, that uses the built-in camera to detect movements in the surrounding area using an advanced motion detection algorithm. If it detects movement, it can sound beep to notify you. When the motion detection camera detects changes, it starts recording automatically. It will detect any moving object within camera view. This app enables you to use your iDevice as a remote surveillance camera with motion detection functionality. Features: - Support both front/back camera. - Support both portrait/landscape mode. - Camera pinch to zoom specific area. - Video/Image size range from 4k[supported device only]/fHD or HD - Switch between video or photo mode. - Detect Human, Cat or Dog. - Option to dime screen while recording. - Icon indicator while recording/photo capture. - Option to sound beep when motion detected. - Option to select difference sound tone for motion detection. - Surveillance images/videos are saved in the photo library for fast and easy access. - All images/videos are stored inside camera roll / Motion Detecter album. - Image capture with date, time, plus object type icon embed. - Video name with date, time and object type. E.g. 20200815-0530PM-dog.mp4 Tips: - Specific object you want to detect, select cat if you need to detect cat only. All other objects will be ignored. - Use dime screen option for battery saver. - Tap on the dime screen icon to dime screen. To wake up the screen just tap on the screen again. - Pinch to zoom to a specific area for monitoring. - Use small video/image size for smaller storage/energy footprint. - When in photo capture mode, images are captured for every 3 second interval. - In video capture mode, video capturing start once object is detected, video capturing stop when object is missing from the camera view. Usage: - Pet Monitor, see what your dog and cat are doing while you are busy. - Help secure homes and detects someone is in your home when they shouldn't be. - Anything else you can imagine. Thanks for your support and do visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

About

Motion Alert Audio

Transform your iPhone into a home security hub with instant audio alerts for motion and lights. This app uses your home WiFi for private and secure monitoring, offering customizable sounds and a dark screen mode for nighttime use.

Highlights
  • Customizable audio notifications
  • Dark screen mode
  • Easy setup
  • Home WiFi operation
  • Motion and light activation alerts
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Discover Motion Alert Audio, the cutting-edge app that turns your iPhone into an advanced home security hub. With Motion Alert Audio, you'll receive clear, immediate audio notifications whenever motion sensors or lights are activated, ensuring every corner of your home is always monitored. Perfect for those seeking peace of mind, this app operates exclusively over your home WiFi network, keeping all information private and secure. Key Features: - Customizable Audio Notifications: Choose the notification sounds you prefer for complete personalization. - Dark Screen Mode: Ideal for nighttime, this feature minimizes screen brightness. - Easy Setup and Use: Get the app running in just a few steps and start receiving updates immediately. Disclaimer: Motion Alert Audio is an independent app and is not affiliated with Philips Hue or any smart home device manufacturers. This application is designed to work exclusively with the Philips Hue lighting system and requires an active home Wi-Fi connection to operate correctly. Please note that audio alerts are received only if the app is open.

Screenshots

Motion Detector Camera4 screens
Motion Alert Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Motion Alert Audio at Free against Motion Detector Camera's $3.99. Motion Alert Audio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 27 months). Motion Detector Camera's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Motion Alert Audio is free to download; Motion Detector Camera costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Motion Alert Audio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Motion Detector Camera ships an update every 27 months, Motion Alert Audio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Motion Detector Camera versus Motion Alert Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotion Detector CameraMotion Alert Audio
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeng Jia LiangDino Solano

Customer experience

Motion Detector Camera

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative86.7%

Motion Alert Audio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Motion Detector Camera

No in-app purchases

None

Motion Alert Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Motion Detector Camera free?
Motion Detector Camera costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Motion Alert Audio free?
Motion Alert Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Motion Detector Camera or Motion Alert Audio?
Motion Alert Audio is rated higher. Motion Detector Camera averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Motion Alert Audio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Motion Detector Camera or Motion Alert Audio have ads?
Neither Motion Detector Camera nor Motion Alert Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Motion Detector Camera or Motion Alert Audio?
Motion Detector Camera ships an update every 27 months, and Motion Alert Audio every 3 months. Most recently, Motion Detector Camera was updated on September 29, 2026 and Motion Alert Audio on September 27, 2026.

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