Comparison

Loocam vs Chacon Cam+

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

Head to head
About

Loocam

Access live video streams and recorded footage from your security cameras remotely. Control PTZ functions and capture snapshots directly from your iPhone. Stay connected to your surveillance system via WiFi or cellular networks.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • View recorded footage
  • Remote DVR/NVR/IPC access
  • Pan/Tilt/Zoom control
  • Record video and snapshots
  • WiFi and cellular connectivity
Features
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See what your cameras see with Loocam's App "Loocam" for iPhone. View recorded video and stream live footage whenever you are connected to WiFi or cellular networks (LTE/4G/3G) and while your DVR,NVR or IPC is connected to the Internet. Record video and snapshots to your iPhone.Control Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) functions from the App.

About

Chacon Cam+

Monitor your home and family remotely with live video feeds and motion detection alerts. Record and review footage directly on your smartphone for peace of mind, ensuring you never miss a moment.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Video recording
  • Remote playback
  • Secure WiFi connection
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Keep an eye on your home and your loved ones wherever you are. - Fast and secure WiFi connection on your smartphone. - See what's happening at home anytime and live. - Receive notifications when your camera detect motion. - Automatically or manually record your videos. - Review the recordings directly on your smartphone.

Screenshots

Loocam4 screens
Chacon Cam+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loocam at 65% against Chacon Cam+'s 50%. Chacon Cam+'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loocam ships an update every 2 months, Chacon Cam+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Loocam versus Chacon Cam+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoocamChacon Cam+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (268 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings268 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB185 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoocamCabasse Group

Customer experience

Loocam

All ratings267 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews176 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral9.7%
Negative25.0%

Chacon Cam+

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Loocam

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Cameras not detected
  • Inability to view recordings
  • Frequent disconnections

Requested features

4 requests
  • Full screen camera view
  • Improved playback functionality
  • Faster connection speeds
  • More reliable connectivity

Chacon Cam+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Loocam

No in-app purchases

None

Chacon Cam+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loocam free?
Loocam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chacon Cam+ free?
Chacon Cam+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Loocam or Chacon Cam+ have ads?
Neither Loocam nor Chacon Cam+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Loocam or Chacon Cam+?
Loocam ships an update every 2 months, and Chacon Cam+ every 4 months. Most recently, Loocam was updated on October 29, 2026 and Chacon Cam+ on October 26, 2026.

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