Comparison

MobiCam vs Simyke

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

Head to head
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

About

Simyke

This app connects to smart baby monitors, providing real-time live streaming and audio. It features AI detection for events like crying and sleep tracking, with options for local or cloud storage and playback. Some models also offer two-way talk and lullabies to help soothe your baby.

Highlights
  • AI event detection (cry, sleep tracking)
  • Real-time live stream and audio
  • Two-way talk
  • Lullabies
  • SD card and cloud storage
  • Playback functionality
Features
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The Simyke APP allows you to connect Simyke products from anywhere. Simyke Baby Monitor monitors your baby's every move and knows when your baby needs you. Compatible Products and Features Smart Baby Monitor Model No: BM2Se (With plug & play screen) Model No: U2Se (camera only) Main Features Al detection--local Al analysis accurately detects different kinds of events ( cry detection, face detection, sleep tracking, safe zone and so on) Real-time live stream and audio--No matter where you are you can always check everything about your baby through the app and talk to your baby by long pressing the voice button. Store and Playback--Can be stored through the SD card or by enabling the cloud storage function, playback function allows you to view the baby's status at anytime in the past WiFi Baby Monitor Model No: BME28-1 Model No: BME28-2 Main Features Simplify APP Functions -- BME28 series baby monitor supports APP online view, but without the smart function, more easier to use. Two-way Talk & Lullabies -- Talk to your little one anytime anywhere you want, Playing soothing music can help baby fall asleep quickly. Disclaimer: Simyke products is only a monitor to assist you in caring for your baby and does not replace the care and oversight you provide as a caregiver. Note: This app requires access to hardware device to function .

Screenshots

MobiCam4 screens
Simyke4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Simyke at 4 against MobiCam's 2. MobiCam's advantage is ratings volume (153 vs 45) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.0 for MobiCam against 2.0 for Simyke. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 153 and 45 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of MobiCam's written reviews are positive against 17% of Simyke's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MobiCam versus Simyke: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobiCamSimyke
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (153 ratings) — better2.0 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews13.8% of reviews16.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings153 — better45
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOBI Technologies, Inc.Guangdong Envision Technology Limited

Customer experience

MobiCam

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

Simyke

All ratings41 ratings
Positive19.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative73.2%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative79.2%

Bugs and requests

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

Simyke

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MobiCam

No in-app purchases

None

Simyke

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MobiCam free?
MobiCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simyke free?
Simyke is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MobiCam or Simyke?
MobiCam is rated higher. MobiCam averages 2.0 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Simyke averages 2.0 from 45 ratings.
Do MobiCam or Simyke have ads?
Neither MobiCam nor Simyke shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MobiCam or Simyke?
MobiCam ships an update every 3 months, and Simyke every 3 months. Most recently, MobiCam was updated on October 24, 2026 and Simyke on October 24, 2026.

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