Comparison

ZoomOn Home Security Camera vs MobiCam

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

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About

ZoomOn Home Security Camera

Transform your mobile devices into a comprehensive home security system. This app supports various IP cameras and allows you to monitor your home remotely with live HD video, motion detection, and smart notifications.

Highlights
  • HomeKit/IP ONVIF camera compatibility
  • Live HD video stream
  • Smart notifications
  • Motion detection recordings
  • 2-way video & sound
  • Night mode
  • Siri voice control
Features
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ZOOMON - A RELIABLE HOME SECURITY CAMERA Do you want to create a home security system via mobile phones? OR Are you looking for a reliable application for HomeKit or IP camera? ZoomOn is the only home security app that supports the most common types of security cameras (HomeKit, ONVIF, and other IP cameras - RTSP, MJPEG, and HLS protocol) and mobile phones (WebRTC). USE ZOOMON APP AS A: - phone/phone security system - IP / CCTV camera - app for your HomeKit / ONVIF cameras - house surveillance system - live cam monitor - pet / baby / elderly monitor - home alarm Turn your mobile devices (one serving as a camera and the other one as a viewer) into a simle security camera system with ZoomOn app. On the other hand, you can use ZoomOn app as a viewer for your hardware cameras. DEVICES YOU CAN USE AS A CAMERA: iPhone (iOS 12 and higher), iPad, Mac, HomeKit or IP ONVIF camera, other IP cameras (RTSP, MJPEG, or HLS protocols) DEVICES YOU CAN USE AS A VIEWER: iPhone (iOS 12 and higher), iPad, Mac, Apple Watch --- KEY FEATURES: - HomeKit/ IP ONVIF cameras compatible - other IP cameras (RTSP, MJPEG or HLS protocols) compatible - pan/tilt/zoom control - live HD video stream - smart notifications - 2-way video & sound - motion detection recordings - noise detection - night mode - zooming in/out - mic sensitivity adjustment - low battery warning - multi-home and multi-owner units - picture-in-picture - Siri voice control - iCloud sync - unlimited reach (3G, 4G, 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi) A SECURITY CAMERA To create a custom surveillance system in your home, all you need is at least 2 devices with ZoomOn app. Connect them and transform them into the perfect IP camera. ADD YOUR HARDWARE CAMERAS ZoomOn app can check the availability of your HomeKit/ONVIF cameras on your network so you can add them to the app. And it goes without saying that camera functions (e.g. Night vision or Pan & Tilt) will also work in ZoomOn app. HIGH-QUALITY LIVE VIDEO & AUDIO You can see your house perfectly anywhere, anytime, thanks to the full-screen video. ZoomOn app uses the most modern technology to ensure crystal clear live stream video monitoring. UNLIMITED REACH The app switches seamlessly between Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, 5G, and LTE based on where you are. Keep monitoring whether you are next door or on the other side of the planet. MONITOR MULTIPLE ROOMS AT ONCE Put one device in the living room, one in the kitchen, and one just above the main entrance of your home. See all your rooms at once on your screen. So you will always know your house is safe. ALL FAMILY MEMBERS CAN MONITOR With ZoomOn app, the whole family can keep track of what's going on at home. You can log in to countless mobile phones under one ZoomOn account. SECURITY CAMERA WITH NIGHT VISION The night vision mode lets you see what is going on in the room even in the dark. Works both with the front and the back camera. The back camera uses the flashlight, the front camera uses the screen brightness. GET NOTIFIED WHEN THERE IS NOISE/MOTION Adjust the noise sensitivity in the app settings. You will receive a notification every time the sound in the room surpasses the set threshold. You will also be alerted to any movement at home. SECURE CONNECTION All communication between the phones operating as a security IP camera is securely encrypted. Industry-standard encryption is used to ensure that only owners have access to the home surveillance video and audio stream. --- TRY ZOOMON APP FOR FREE Go ahead and explore the app within 3 days with our FREE TRIAL! (as part of a yearly subscription) If you're happy with the service provided, you can buy a subscription – monthly, yearly, or lifetime, depending on how long you plan to use the app. Download ZoomOn app and stay calm wherever you are! Terms of Use: https://www.zoomon.camera/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.zoomon.camera/privacy-policy

About

MobiCam

Monitor your home or office remotely with live HD video streaming. Receive motion alerts, communicate via two-way audio, and view in complete darkness with night vision. Expandable to multiple cameras for comprehensive coverage.

Highlights
  • Live HD video streaming
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Motion alerts and notifications
  • Night vision up to 40ft
  • Expandable to 16 cameras
  • Simultaneous multi-camera view
Features
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With MobiCam App, monitor and stay connected from any location. Use MobiCam app to live stream HD quality video, listen and talk through the built-in speaker and microphone, setup motion alerts and notifications, view up to 40ft in total darkness with high quality night vision, playback and recording. MobiCam offers: 1. Voice prompt instructions for fast and easy setup. 2. Monitor and stay connected remotely from any location 3. View perfectly up to 40 feet in total darkness 4. Motion alerts and notifications 5. Secure video encryption for up to 15 authorized users 6. Two-way audio allows for talk back and listening 7. Expandable system up to 16 cameras allows multiple rooms and locations monitoring 8. View up to 4 cameras simultaneously in app 9. 3 recording modes: Motion, Manually, or Continuously 10. MobiCam can store up to 20 days of recording with optional memory card

Screenshots

ZoomOn Home Security Camera4 screens
MobiCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZoomOn Home Security Camera at 4.2 against MobiCam's 2.0. ZoomOn Home Security Camera also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 153). MobiCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment 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. ZoomOn Home Security Camera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. MobiCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZoomOn Home Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZoomOn Home Security Camera has 1.6K ratings behind it against 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of ZoomOn Home Security Camera's written reviews are positive against 14% of MobiCam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZoomOn Home Security Camera ships an update every 5 days, MobiCam every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ZoomOn Home Security Camera versus MobiCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZoomOn Home Security CameraMobiCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.6K ratings) — better2.0 (153 ratings)
Positive reviews19.4% of reviews — better13.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better153
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB111 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperMaster Home Security s.r.o.MOBI Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

ZoomOn Home Security Camera

All ratings1,566 ratings
Positive78.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative16.6%
Written reviews206 reviews
Positive19.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative77.2%

MobiCam

All ratings152 ratings
Positive21.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive13.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative81.5%

User reviews

ZoomOn Home Security Camera

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to set up
  • 🔒 Provides home security
  • 👍 Useful for pet/baby monitoring

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🤯 Confusing setup and instructions

MobiCam

From 153 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Clear picture quality
  • 👍 Good at night vision
  • 👍 Easy to switch devices
  • 👍 Works well when functional

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequently offline
  • 🐛 Connection issues
  • 🐛 Login problems
  • 🐛 App slow to load
  • 🐛 Network errors/exceptions

Bugs and requests

ZoomOn Home Security Camera

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to connect to cameras
  • Subscription issues and hidden fees
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Recording and playback capabilities
  • Better camera quality
  • Compatibility with more devices

MobiCam

Reported bugs

58 issues
  • Doesn't sync
  • Camera does not connect
  • Cannot log into the app
  • Stopped letting me log in
  • Network Error
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  • Always offline
  • Network issues
  • Trouble to sign in
  • Camera will not always connect
  • Cannot log in due to 'Network Exception'
  • Camera will not connect
  • App says server busy when signing up
  • Camera keeps showing offline
  • App crashes when deleting videos
  • App doesn't send verification code
  • Won't pair to phone
  • App takes forever to load
  • Shows camera offline when it's not
  • Playback mode says service busy
  • App does not allow time adjustment
  • App has to reload after leaving
  • App not official, potential hacker
  • Camera not serving purpose
  • Network wrong, freezes, not real-time
  • Clicking noise from night vision
  • App says service busy during signup
  • Won't sync with phone
  • No connection
  • Won't go past sound wave
  • Camera does not connect to phones
  • Cannot connect to WiFi
  • Camera offline after initial use
  • App says offline but camera connected
  • Cannot connect to WiFi using password or pairing
  • Keeps crashing when watching recorded videos
  • Cannot connect to app
  • App problems immediately
  • Cannot connect to WiFi
  • Won't let me set up an account
  • App and monitor directions differ
  • Monitor repeating setup instructions
  • App telling to send sound wave
  • App doesn't work properly
  • Cannot get app to send verification code
  • Camera always offline or abnormal network
  • Cannot connect the app to the camera on 5G
  • App crashes when opened
  • App crashes when pressing anything
  • Camera will not connect
  • App stopped working
  • Abnormal network error
  • Cannot log back in due to network exception
  • Cannot set up new account due to network exception
  • Network Exception
  • App crashes in the middle of the night
  • App will not connect away from home
  • Glitch prevents motion alarm on iPhone
  • App crashes too often

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow app to run in background for monitoring
  • Fix sound issues on iPhone
  • Improve reliability of connection
  • Fix verification code sending issues
  • Allow background use while using other apps

In-app purchases

9 purchases

ZoomOn Home Security Camera

Subscriptions8
  • 1 Week Premium Security Acc.$2.497 Days
  • 1 Month Premium Security Acc.$4.991 Month
  • 1 Week Premium Security Acc.$5.997 Days
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  • 1 Year Premium Security Acc.$9.991 Year
  • 1 Month Premium Security Acc.$11.991 Month
  • Cloud Connection One Quarter$19.993 Months
  • 1 Year Premium Security Acc.$39.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium Security Acc.3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Multi-Platform License$179.99
None

MobiCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZoomOn Home Security Camera free?
ZoomOn Home Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MobiCam free?
MobiCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZoomOn Home Security Camera or MobiCam?
ZoomOn Home Security Camera is rated higher. ZoomOn Home Security Camera averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while MobiCam averages 2.0 from 153 ratings.
Do ZoomOn Home Security Camera or MobiCam have ads?
Neither ZoomOn Home Security Camera nor MobiCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZoomOn Home Security Camera or MobiCam?
ZoomOn Home Security Camera ships an update every 5 days, and MobiCam every 3 months. Most recently, ZoomOn Home Security Camera was updated on November 6, 2026 and MobiCam on November 4, 2026.

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