Comparison

CCTV Connect vs Security Camera

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

Head to head
About

CCTV Connect

Monitor your security cameras remotely with advanced video analytics. Set up smart alerts, search recorded footage, and save video to secure cloud storage. Control cameras and share clips from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Smart alerts with object detection
  • Smart search by date and object
  • Live camera feed viewing
  • Secure offsite cloud storage
  • Remote camera control (PTZ, two-way audio)
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Video download and sharing
Features
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WELCOME TO CCTV CONNECT Once your professional installer has created a CCTV Connect account for you, you'll be able to: - Use video analytics to set up smart alerts and detect hundreds of object types - Smart search - filter by date and/or object - Watch camera live feeds and recorded video from anywhere - Save video to secure offsite Videoloft cloud, at up to 4K resolution - Remotely control cameras (including PTZ controls and two-way audio) - Get alerts when motion is detected - Download and share video COMPATIBLE CAMERAS With a CCTV Connect Cloud Adapter, our software is directly compatible with all Axis IP cameras and all Hikvision IP cameras, NVRs & DVRs (including Hikvision OEMs; full list available below). CCTV Connect is also compatible with a wide range of IP cameras which support ONVIF. We have tested cameras from a range of brands: - Bosch - H-View - Panasonic - Uniview - Wisenet - Dahua - Onwote - Sony - Vivotek Hikvision OEM brands: - 3xLogic - ADJ - Advidia (Video Insight / Panasonic brand) - Alibi (Supercircuits) - Ameta - Annke - Armix - Avue - DMP - Elisa Live - Epcom - Global Network Security - GVS Security - HES Supply - Hikvision - Hills - Hitosino - Honeywell - Hunt CCTV - Interlogix (UTC) - Invidtech - Jlinks - KT&C - LaView - LTS - Nelly's Security - Norelco SafeCam / Spider Vue / Invezia - Northern (Tri-Ed) - Oco - Onix - Power Technology - Safire - Security Camera Warehouse - SecurityTronix - Sentry CCTV - Siqura / TKH - SnapAV / Wirepath - Swann - Syscom - Techpro - Trendnet - Vantage Security - W Box (ADI) - Winic - Xyclop For our full terms of service and our privacy policy please visit https://cctvconnect.com/terms.html and https://cctvconnect.com/privacy.html

About

Security Camera

Transform your old Apple devices into a powerful security camera system. Stream live video, capture snapshots, and receive motion detection alerts remotely. Footage is securely stored on your device or in your private iCloud.

Highlights
  • Live video feed
  • Video and snapshot recording
  • Time-lapse videos
  • Motion detection with notifications
  • Adjustable storage duration
  • Secure iCloud storage
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Watchful turns your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into a security camera. Your footage is securely stored on your device or in your private iCloud storage, allowing you to view it remotely on your other devices. No account setup is necessary if you already use iCloud. In addition to recording videos and taking snapshots at an adjustable interval, Watchful makes time-lapse videos to give you a convenient overview. There's also a live video feed that you can access from your other devices via iCloud. With motion detection, you can choose to record videos only when movement is detected and receive notifications on your other devices. You can configure how long you want to keep your security camera footage, according to your needs and available storage. You'll see an estimate of the storage you need so that you can stay within your limits or increase your available storage. Whether you want to use your devices as a home security camera, a nanny cam, a baby monitor, or a pet monitor, Watchful can cover all your surveillance needs. Key features - Live video feed - Video or snapshot mode - Time-lapse videos - Motion detection with notifications - Adjustable storage duration - Videos and photos securely saved in your private iCloud storage --- Privacy policy: watchful.cam/privacy Terms of use: apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

CCTV Connect4 screens
Security Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CCTV Connect at none against Security Camera's 3. CCTV Connect also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Security Camera's advantage is ratings volume (159 vs 47). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Security Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. CCTV Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CCTV Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 159 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of CCTV Connect's written reviews are positive against 74% of Security Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CCTV Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, Security Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CCTV Connect versus Security Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCCTV ConnectSecurity Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (47 ratings) — better4.5 (159 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews73.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47159 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVideoloft LtdAnthony R. DePasquale

Customer experience

CCTV Connect

All ratings47 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Security Camera

All ratings156 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative15.8%

In-app purchases

None

CCTV Connect

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Security Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Watchful Pro (monthly)$8.991 Month
  • Watchful Pro (annual)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Watchful Pro (lifetime)$99.99

Questions

Is CCTV Connect free?
CCTV Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Security Camera free?
Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CCTV Connect or Security Camera?
CCTV Connect is rated higher. CCTV Connect averages 4.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Security Camera averages 4.5 from 159 ratings.
Do CCTV Connect or Security Camera have ads?
Neither CCTV Connect nor Security Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CCTV Connect or Security Camera?
CCTV Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, and Security Camera every 2 months. Most recently, CCTV Connect was updated on October 24, 2026 and Security Camera on October 22, 2026.

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