Motion Detector Camera vs Snitch
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.
Snitch
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Snitch is a motion and sound monitor for pets, package deliveries, and everyday events. Describe what you want to detect and receive an alert when the camera scene or sound matches your condition. Point your iPhone or iPad at the front door, the kitchen counter, or the couch the dog isn’t allowed on. Draw a box around the area that matters and describe your trigger: “a package is delivered”, “the cat is on the counter”, or “a bird lands on the feeder”. Snitch checks the scene when motion is detected and alerts you when your condition matches. WATCH OR LISTEN Use Camera mode to monitor a selected area, or Sound mode to listen for a sound you describe. Motion and sound detection on your device help decide when to request an AI check. Keep the monitoring device awake with Snitch open. ALERTS WHERE YOU NEED THEM Choose chimes, vibration, or spoken alerts, with a choice of voices. Receive alerts on your Apple Watch, or pair another iPhone or iPad as a dedicated receiver. Paired devices can receive notifications and view encrypted shared replays without creating an account. REPLAYS AND HISTORY Review detections with an explanation and confidence level. Play camera replays or sound clips, inspect replay frames, choose a thumbnail, and revisit the moments that mattered. Shared events remain available until their displayed expiry. PRIVACY AND SETUP Camera checks send the selected crop for AI analysis; sound checks send short audio clips. The app does not provide a continuous cloud video feed. Optional paired sharing encrypts shared events. Mount the monitoring device somewhere stable, keep Snitch open, and connect power for longer sessions. No separate camera hub or account is required. Use Snitch for everyday moments involving pets, deliveries, bird feeders, and home projects. Detection depends on the scene, sound, connection, and trigger you choose. Terms: https://massiveinterface.com/apps/snitchcam-terms.html Privacy: https://massiveinterface.com/apps/snitchcam-privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Snitch at Free against Motion Detector Camera's $3.99. Snitch also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 27 months). Motion Detector Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.5). 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
Snitch is free to download; Motion Detector Camera costs $3.99 up front. Snitch sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Motion Detector Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.
Motion Detector Camera ships an update every 27 months, Snitch every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Motion Detector Camera | Snitch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heng Jia Liang | Massive Interface LLC |
In-app purchases
Motion Detector Camera
No in-app purchases
Snitch
- SnitchCam Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
- SnitchCam Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- 200 Checks$1.99
- 750 Checks$5.99
- 2,500 Checks$14.99
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