Comparison

SecuritySpy vs Cam&Cam

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Live video and audio streaming
  • Playback of recordings
  • Motion detection push notifications
  • PTZ camera control
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Remote arm/disarm recording modes
Features
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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.

About

Cam&Cam

Transform two iOS devices into a comprehensive video monitoring system. Stream live video from anywhere, whether for home security, baby monitoring, or as a portable webcam. No complex setup or extra hardware is required.

Highlights
  • Video monitoring system
  • Live video streaming
  • Remote access
  • Baby monitor functionality
  • Home security camera
  • Portable webcam setup
Features
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Cam&Cam: Turn Two iOS Devices into a Smart Video Monitoring System With just a few taps, Cam&Cam transforms any two iOS devices into a powerful video monitoring solution. Whether you're on Wi-Fi, 3G, LTE, 4G, or blazing-fast 5G — Cam&Cam keeps you connected. No need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. Stream and monitor live video from anywhere in the world. Use Cam&Cam for: Keeping an eye on your home, car, garage, or office Monitoring your baby or pets while you're away Turning your devices into IP cameras — no extra hardware needed Using your iPhone or iPad as a portable Wi-Fi camera Setting up live video in seconds, wherever you are Creating a simple webcam setup with just two iOS devices No complicated setup. No technical skills required. Just install, connect, and go. Subscriptions & Pricing Cam&Cam offers auto-renewable subscriptions: weekly, monthly, and yearly — so you can choose the plan that fits your needs. A free trial is available, and once it ends, a subscription is required to continue monitoring. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://appcamcam.com/terms.html

Screenshots

SecuritySpy4 screens
Cam&Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: SecuritySpy at free against Cam&Cam's subscription. SecuritySpy also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 42%). Cam&Cam's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. SecuritySpy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cam&Cam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for SecuritySpy against 3.6 for Cam&Cam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 88 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of SecuritySpy's written reviews are positive against 42% of Cam&Cam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SecuritySpy ships an update every 3 weeks, Cam&Cam every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SecuritySpy versus Cam&Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecuritySpyCam&Cam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (86 ratings)3.6 (88 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.3% of reviews — better41.5% of reviews
Number of ratings8688 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBen Software LtdHave a nice day

Customer experience

SecuritySpy

All ratings86 ratings
Positive55.8%
Neutral14.0%
Negative30.2%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral13.6%
Negative29.1%

Cam&Cam

All ratings88 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral8.0%
Negative29.5%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative52.3%

Bugs and requests

SecuritySpy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cam&Cam

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Camera disconnects when phone screen is locked
  • App crashes after updates
  • Video and audio not working
  • Forced app restarts every 24 hours
  • Inability to reconnect to streaming device

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to cycle through different camera lenses
  • Option to disable auto-renew
  • Support for Samsung to iPhone connections
  • Compatibility with older devices
  • Improved motion detection sensitivity

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SecuritySpy

One-time1
  • Multiplex & Captures$5.99
10 purchases

Cam&Cam

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Unlimited Monthly premium$3.991 Month
  • Unlimited Weekly premium2 variants$4.997 Days
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  • Cam&Cam Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
  • Welcome Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited Monthly premium$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium New$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Version Forever$19.99

Questions

Is SecuritySpy free?
SecuritySpy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cam&Cam free?
Cam&Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SecuritySpy or Cam&Cam?
Cam&Cam is rated higher. SecuritySpy averages 3.5 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Cam&Cam averages 3.6 from 88 ratings.
Do SecuritySpy or Cam&Cam have ads?
Neither SecuritySpy nor Cam&Cam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SecuritySpy or Cam&Cam?
SecuritySpy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cam&Cam every 9 days. Most recently, SecuritySpy was updated on October 19, 2026 and Cam&Cam on October 26, 2026.

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