Comparison

SecuritySpy vs UniCam

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

UniCam

Transform old phones into smart security cameras with AI-powered alerts. Customize notifications to detect specific events, monitor live streams, and communicate remotely. Supports a wide range of IP cameras and offers a privacy-focused design.

Highlights
  • AI Event Analysis for custom alerts
  • Repurpose old phones as cameras
  • Universal IP camera support
  • 24/7 live streaming
  • Two-way audio and siren
  • Pan-Tilt-Zoom control
  • Apple TV integration
Features
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Turn any spare iPhone or iPad into an AI-powered security camera — and tell it, in your own words, exactly what matters. AI EVENT ANALYSIS Type what you want to know — "alert me if a person enters the backyard", "notify me when the baby climbs out of the crib", "tell me if the dog gets on the couch" — and whenever your mobile camera records motion, UniCam's AI reviews the recording and notifies you only when it matches. No more alert spam. Just the moments you asked for. SIRI AND EVENT SEARCH Ask Siri to open a camera, search your events, turn alerts on or off or set up AI Analysis. Say “Show Front Door in UniCam” or “Search UniCam events.” In Events, type “dog in the garden” and UniCam finds the matching events from the last 7 days. KEY FEATURES: * AI Event Analysis: AI reviews the motion recordings from your mobile cameras and alerts you only about what you asked for * Multi-Purpose Mobile Camera: convert old phones into baby monitors, pet cams, dashcams, or security cameras — no extra hardware needed * Universal IP Camera Support: connect ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG, and HLS cameras from Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, and many more * 24/7 Live Streaming: watch from anywhere over WiFi, LTE, or 5G — on iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV * Instant Motion Alerts: get notified the moment movement is detected * Two-Way Audio: talk to family or pets, or deter intruders with the built-in siren * Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Control: manage supported IP cameras remotely with full directional and zoom control * Smart Camera Discovery: auto-detect IP cameras on your local network for quick setup * Groups: see your cameras side by side in a mosaic and build custom multi-camera views * Picture-in-Picture: keep watching your camera while you use other apps * Event timeline: see a thumbnail of every event and play back its recording * Privacy-Focused Design: your data remains secure and private PERFECT FOR: * Baby Monitor: watch your little one with live video and smart, AI-filtered alerts * Pet Camera: check in on your pets and talk to them while you're away * Home Security: turn any device into a WiFi security camera for enhanced protection * Nanny Cam and Dashcam: flexible monitoring wherever you need it APPLE TV INTEGRATION: Stream your mobile and IP cameras directly to your Apple TV for a larger viewing experience. Perfect for comprehensive home monitoring — your baby, pets, and home security on the big screen. QUICK AND EASY SETUP: Create your home security system in minutes with guided onboarding and in-app tutorials — no technical skills required. ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTION: Repurpose old devices as WiFi cameras or monitors with no hidden costs. Compatible with iOS, iPadOS, and Apple TV. UNICAM PRO FEATURES: * Unlimited Device Connections * Multiple Simultaneous Streams * Enhanced Audio with Walkie-Talkie and Siren * HD Video Quality UNICAM MAX FEATURES: * Everything in PRO, plus AI Event Analysis with custom prompts SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: Upgrade to UniCam PRO for premium features like HD viewing and unlimited devices, or UniCam MAX to add AI Event Analysis. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. ONVIF AND IP CAMERA SUPPORT: UniCam is compatible with a wide range of IP cameras, including those following the ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) standard, ensuring seamless integration with cameras from various manufacturers. WHY CHOOSE UNICAM? UniCam is the only camera app you need: AI-filtered alerts that tell you what actually matters, ONVIF and RTSP support for your existing cameras, and the power to turn spare phones into smart cameras. Download now and let AI keep watch for you. Privacy Policy: https://unicam.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://unicam.app/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

SecuritySpy4 screens
UniCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UniCam at 4.5 against SecuritySpy's 3.5. SecuritySpy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (57% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. UniCam sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SecuritySpy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UniCam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 52 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of SecuritySpy's written reviews are positive against 33% of UniCam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SecuritySpy versus UniCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecuritySpyUniCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (86 ratings)4.5 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings86 — better52
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBen Software Ltdnittbit

Customer experience

SecuritySpy

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

UniCam

All ratings51 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative60.5%

Bugs and requests

SecuritySpy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

UniCam

Reported bugs

39 issues
  • Pan/Tilt not straight on iOS
  • Last update erased account and purchases
  • Login issues after payment
  • Premium locked cameras
  • No PTZ options after subscription
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  • Camera not working (Hikvision DS-2CD2083-I)
  • No manual IP entry
  • App crashes with >4 cameras
  • No sound, poor settings
  • Cameras not working locally after update
  • No default resolution setting
  • Dahua NVR not supported
  • HTTPS connection error
  • Crashes when purchasing
  • PTZ fault in ONVIF
  • Subscription/account required
  • No remote access without port forwarding
  • App unusable after last update
  • New account system terrible
  • Purchased version limited to 4 cameras
  • Video stream freezes
  • Constant subscription popup
  • Original purchase cancelled, forced to subscribe
  • Hack attempt after installing
  • New version cut features, introduced subscription
  • Forgets DVR settings
  • Sender not authorized error
  • Half screen green
  • Video stream freezes often
  • Crashes frequently
  • Pro version lost after update
  • Cannot PTZ
  • SDP stream not working
  • 1/4 screen visible, rest green
  • Freezes on Apple TV/iPad
  • No cameras detected
  • Hikvision not supported (port issues)
  • No ONVIF detection
  • No widgets

Requested features

8 requests
  • Option to zoom on Apple TV
  • Picture-in-picture support on tvOS
  • Support for JPEG streams
  • Add PTZ support for cameras
  • Default view setting for Apple TV
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  • iCloud sync for cameras
  • Launch directly into multi-cam screen
  • Add PTZ controls

In-app purchases

None

SecuritySpy

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

UniCam

Subscriptions4
  • PRO - 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • MAX - 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • PRO - 6 months$19.996 Months
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  • PRO - 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Starter Version2 variants$1.99
  • Standard Version2 variants$3.99
  • Advanced Version$7.99
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  • PRO version$9.99

Questions

Is SecuritySpy free?
SecuritySpy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UniCam free?
UniCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SecuritySpy or UniCam?
UniCam is rated higher. SecuritySpy averages 3.5 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while UniCam averages 4.5 from 52 ratings.
Do SecuritySpy or UniCam have ads?
Neither SecuritySpy nor UniCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SecuritySpy or UniCam?
SecuritySpy ships an update every 3 weeks, and UniCam every 3 weeks. Most recently, SecuritySpy was updated on November 2, 2026 and UniCam on November 3, 2026.

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