SecuritySpy vs IPEVO Visualizer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SecuritySpy
Monitor and control your macOS CCTV camera system remotely from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. View live feeds, playback recordings, and receive motion detection alerts. Essential for a complete video surveillance setup.
- Live video and audio streaming
- Playback of recordings
- Motion detection push notifications
- PTZ camera control
- Two-way audio communication
- Remote arm/disarm recording modes
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The official iPhone, iPad and Apple TV app for our macOS CCTV software SecuritySpy (securityspy.com). The essential component of a complete video surveillance system for your Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV, this app allows you to easily monitor and control your camera system from wherever you are. This iOS app is completely free for registered SecuritySpy users, and also fully functional during the initial trial period. It offers the following features: - Live video and audio from your cameras - Multiplex: cycle through groups of simultaneous live camera views in full screen - Captures: play back recordings, including motion-detected clips, image files or whole-day movies - Save/share images and recordings via email, iMessage, iCloud Photo Sharing and more - Picture in Picture: watch a live camera in a floating window over other apps - Receive push notifications when motion is detected - PTZ control (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) - Two-way audio - Arm or disarm camera recording modes - Easy setup with auto-discovery of SecuritySpy servers on your network - View and manage multiple SecuritySpy servers Please note you will need a Mac running SecuritySpy 5.5.11 or later (securityspy.com), with a license that covers the number of cameras you want to use in the app. We are always happy to hear your feedback, so please get in touch if you have any suggestions for future updates.
IPEVO Visualizer
This app connects to IPEVO cameras to display live images on your mobile device. It offers full camera control, on-screen annotation tools, and advanced screen layouts for dynamic presentations. Capture images and record videos for enhanced teaching and sharing.
- Connect to IPEVO cameras via Wi-Fi or wired connection
- Total camera control (screen size, rotation, resolution, exposure)
- On-screen annotation tools for drawing and marking
- Split-screen and picture-in-picture layouts
- Image capture and video recording
- Time-lapse photography
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Visualizer software for IPEVO cameras to maximize teaching presentation and sharing efficiency. Key Features Overview: • Effortlessly connect to your IPEVO educational camera via Wi-Fi or a wired connection, enabling image display on your mobile device. Compatible with both front and rear camera options to meet diverse needs. • Total camera control: Adjust screen size, rotate images, fine-tune resolution, and manage exposure settings, all at your fingertips. • Captivating on-screen annotations: Elevate your presentations with our annotation tools, allowing you to draw, mark, and add comments directly on live images, adding more engagement to your content. • Advanced screen layouts: Showcase real-time content from two cameras simultaneously using split-screen and picture-in-picture functionality. Furthermore, utilize the floating window mode to interactively display content alongside your desktop or other software, offering endless presentation possibilities. • Image capture capabilities: Easily capture images from your camera or device screen, record videos, and even enjoy time-lapse photography functionality. Experience the Visualizer educational software now, unlocking a whole new realm of teaching potential and delivering an unparalleled educational experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SecuritySpy at 57% against IPEVO Visualizer's 22%. SecuritySpy also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.1) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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. SecuritySpy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IPEVO Visualizer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SecuritySpy holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SecuritySpy has 86 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of SecuritySpy's written reviews are positive against 22% of IPEVO Visualizer's.
SecuritySpy ships an update every 3 weeks, IPEVO Visualizer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SecuritySpy | IPEVO Visualizer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (86 ratings) — better | 3.1 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.3% of reviews — better | 22.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 86 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ben Software Ltd | IPEVO |
Customer experience
SecuritySpy
IPEVO Visualizer
In-app purchases
SecuritySpy
- Multiplex & Captures$5.99
IPEVO Visualizer
- Plus (Monthly Plan)14 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Plus (Annual Plan)1 Month trial$9.991 Year
- Plus (Lifetime Plan)$99.99
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