Comparison

KalayLightCam vs Maticam

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

Head to head
About

KalayLightCam

Access live video feeds and event notifications from compatible light cameras. Enjoy crystal clear footage with advanced compression and various viewing options, all without complex network setup.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Event notifications
  • Playback recorded footage
  • P2P connection technology
  • Smart light, PIR, and camera control
  • 360 fisheye and dewarp view
Features
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KalayLightCam is an app specially built for light camera series. Using unique P2P connection technology that users are able to watch live video, receive event notification, watch playback record without complicated IP or router settings. The video compressed in H.264, MPEG4, MJPEG format and support up to full HD video which guarantee fir crystal clear video. Fearures: โ€ง Easy to setup โ€ง Smart control of light, PIR and camera โ€ง 360 degree fisheye and Dewarp view โ€ง Event notification โ€ง Record playback

About

Maticam

Features
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Maticam turns your spare iPhone or iPad into a powerful security camera โ€” no special hardware needed. LIVE HD STREAMING Stream live video from one device to another. Watch in real-time from anywhere with Maticam. Adjustable quality from 480p to 1080p HD lets you balance clarity and bandwidth. SMART MOTION DETECTION Maticam detects motion and sends you instant push notifications, so you always know what is happening at home. EASY SETUP 1. Install Maticam on your spare device (the camera) 2. Install Maticam on your main device (the viewer) 3. Pair them with a simple QR code scan 4. Start watching โ€” it takes less than 60 seconds PRIVATE AND SECURE Your video never passes through our servers. Maticam uses peer-to-peer WebRTC streaming โ€” your footage goes directly from camera to viewer, encrypted end-to-end. KEY FEATURES - Live HD video streaming (480p to 1080p) - Real-time motion detection with instant alerts - Background streaming โ€” keeps working when the screen is off - Multi-viewer support โ€” share camera access with family - Battery monitoring for the camera device - Screenshot and recording capabilities - Dark mode interface PERFECT FOR - Home security monitoring - Baby monitoring - Pet watching - Office surveillance - Checking on elderly family members SUBSCRIPTION PLANS Maticam is free with 1 camera and 480p streaming. Maticam Plus ($2.99/month): - Up to 3 cameras - HD streaming (720p) Maticam Pro ($6.99/month): - Up to 10 cameras - Full HD streaming (1080p) Subscriptions are billed monthly through your Apple ID. They auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://maticam.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://maticam.com/terms

Screenshots

KalayLightCam4 screens
Maticam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KalayLightCam at 9.0 against Maticam's 13.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
KalayLightCam versus Maticam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKalayLightCamMaticam
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 โ€” better13.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size40 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThroughtek Co., Ltd.MetaFlowCore LTD

In-app purchases

None

KalayLightCam

No in-app purchases

None

Maticam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KalayLightCam free?
KalayLightCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maticam free?
Maticam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KalayLightCam or Maticam have ads?
Neither KalayLightCam nor Maticam shows ads.

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