DoorCam vs WLAN Pi App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DoorCam
This smart home video doorbell connects to your Wi-Fi, allowing real-time two-way conversations with visitors. It features a wide-angle HD camera with night vision, motion detection, and the ability to record or snapshot visitors. Recordings can be stored and accessed via cloud services for peace of mind.
- Two-Way Talk
- PIR & Video Motion Detection
- Selectable Motion Region
- IR Night Vision
- Wide Angle Camera Lens
- On Demand Live View
- Smartphone Programmable
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The ERA DoorCam is a WIFI compatible smart home video doorbell which is completely programmable from your smartphone. It allows you to have a two way visual conversation, in real time, with the capability of either snapshotting or video recording caller. With a 180 degree viewing angle at 720p HD resoultion and image adjustment, you can be sure to see your caller day or night. Not only that, the device has both PIR and Video Motion Detection, which can focus on speciifc areas due to 'out motion region feature'. Captures can then be stored either via snapshots and short videos when activated. Our cloud services allow you to save, view and share your recordings at anytime. Live viewing on demand which allows you as a user to look in at anytime, anywhere to put your mind at ease. DoorCam Key Features: - Two-Way Talk - PIR & Video Motion Detection - Selectable Motion Region - IR Night Vision - Wide Angle Camera Lens - On Demand Live View - Fully programmable via Smartphone
WLAN Pi App
Control your WLAN Pi device remotely from your smartphone. Manage all its functions and settings with ease. Requires WLAN Pi running OS 3.3.0 or later.
- Connect to WLAN Pi
- Remote control
- Device management
- OS 3.3.0+ compatibility
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Connects to the WLAN Pi running OS 3.3.0 or later. Provides all the controls needed to use your WLAN Pi from your phone. Connect to any WLAN Pi running on your local network Terms of Service: https://www.numerousnetworks.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://www.numerousnetworks.co.uk/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WLAN Pi App at every 3 weeks against DoorCam's every 3 months. DoorCam's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DoorCam ships an update every 3 months, WLAN Pi App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DoorCam | WLAN Pi App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ERA HOME SECURITY LIMITED | Numerous Networks Limited |
Customer experience
DoorCam
WLAN Pi App
In-app purchases
DoorCam
No in-app purchases
WLAN Pi App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DoorCam free?
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Do DoorCam or WLAN Pi App have ads?
Which is updated more often, DoorCam or WLAN Pi App?
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