Comparison

Motion Detector Camera vs WatchSpot

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Motion Detector Camera4 screens
WatchSpot4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Motion Detector Camera versus WatchSpot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotion Detector CameraWatchSpot
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating1.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB108 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperHeng Jia LiangSerdar OZKAN

Customer experience

Motion Detector Camera

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

WatchSpot

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

In-app purchases

None

Motion Detector Camera

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WatchSpot

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99

Questions

Is Motion Detector Camera free?
Motion Detector Camera costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WatchSpot free?
WatchSpot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Motion Detector Camera or WatchSpot?
WatchSpot is rated higher. Motion Detector Camera averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while WatchSpot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Motion Detector Camera or WatchSpot have ads?
Neither Motion Detector Camera nor WatchSpot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Motion Detector Camera or WatchSpot?
Motion Detector Camera ships an update every 27 months, and WatchSpot weekly. Most recently, Motion Detector Camera was updated on November 2, 2026 and WatchSpot on November 1, 2026.

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