Motion Detector Camera vs WatchSpot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
WatchSpot
Transform your phone into a smart motion detector and security camera. It alerts you with sound and visual alarms when unauthorized movement is detected, offering immediate protection for your belongings and personal space without needing extra hardware.
- Motion and touch detection alerts
- Front and rear camera surveillance
- Private and offline local processing
- Multi-purpose monitoring (packages, pets, etc.)
- Customizable sound and visual alarms
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Turn your smartphone into an intelligent motion detector camera with WatchSpot. Designed for immediate security and peace of mind, WatchSpot monitors movement in real time and triggers instant audio and visual alarms whenever unauthorized motion is detected. Whether you want to stop intruders from touching your phone, monitor package deliveries, or keep an eye on your pets, WatchSpot provides instant protection without requiring expensive security hardware or cloud subscriptions. Key Features: • Motion & Touch Alarm: Set instant alerts when anyone moves or touches your device. • Camera Surveillance: Use front or rear cameras to detect movement in any room. • Private & Offline: All detection runs locally on your device with no cloud uploads. • Multi-Purpose Monitoring: Ideal for protecting packages, luggage, pets, and personal spaces. • Customizable Sound Alerts: Choose high-decibel siren sounds or custom alarm tones. Protect your personal space effortlessly with WatchSpot. https://levge.com/terms.html https://levge.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WatchSpot at Free against Motion Detector Camera's $3.99. WatchSpot also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 27 months). Motion Detector Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On ads 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
WatchSpot is free to download; Motion Detector Camera costs $3.99 up front. WatchSpot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Motion Detector Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.
WatchSpot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Motion Detector Camera has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Motion Detector Camera ships an update every 27 months, WatchSpot weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Motion Detector Camera | WatchSpot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Heng Jia Liang | Serdar OZKAN |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
Motion Detector Camera
No in-app purchases
WatchSpot
- Lifetime Premium$24.99
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