Comparison

PRIME Wire vs AppCam Solo

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

Head to head
About

PRIME Wire

Control connected devices wirelessly from anywhere. Schedule custom timers for lighting and appliances, and manage multiple devices simultaneously. Receive alerts when devices activate, offering convenient home automation.

Highlights
  • Wireless device control
  • Custom timer schedules
  • Manual ON/OFF control
  • Smart Scenes for multiple devices
  • Add and configure multiple devices
  • Push notifications
Features
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The PRIME ON app provides wireless control of your connected devices from anywhere. The PRIME ON app is the perfect tool to control your PRIME SmartOutlets. PRIME's home automation products now work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. -Set multiple custom timer schedules for indoor and outdoor lighting, fans, and other electrical devices. -Manual ON/OFF control allows you to control your devices from your smartphone or tablet. -Smart Scenes feature enables the linkage of multiple devices providing control of multiple devices at the same time. -Easily add and configure multiple PRIME devices. -Receive push notifications to alert you when devices activate. *Requires internet access or cellular signal.

About

AppCam Solo

This smart camera offers full HD, weatherproof surveillance with a wide viewing angle and advanced power-saving technology. It provides wire-free, flexible installation and remote access via a smartphone app, with motion detection and two-way talk capabilities for home security.

Highlights
  • Full HD weatherproof camera
  • Wire-free, battery-powered with long standby
  • 110-degree viewing angle
  • Magnetic and screw base mounting options
  • Wi-Fi connectivity with SD card recording
  • Remote access via smartphone app
  • Motion and sound detection notifications
  • Two-way real-time talk
Features
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The App Cam Solo is a full HD, weatherproof smart camera. Completely wire-free, the AppCam is battery powered with advanced power-saving technology featuring up to 180 days standby time. With quick and easy installation, the camera can be placed anywhere inside or outside of the home. Offering a 110-degree viewing angle, which provides a greater field of vision, the AppCam Solo can be fitted to any flat surface with an easy-to-install magnetic base. Also included is an optional screw base for those less easy-to-reach areas, such as the front door. Cameras can be mounted at an angle to suit any situation and easily moved around the home without the need to re-wire or place near a power source, providing complete flexibility when setting up viewing angles. The AppCam Solo connects directly to the local Wi-Fi network and features motion detection recording directly to an SD card. Users can access the App Cam Solo with a Smartphone or tablet via the free to download Uniden Solo app, which also provides users remote access to the cameras to check-in from anywhere in the world. With optional app push notifications when motion or sound is detected, users can be reassured the home is safe while at work or on holiday. Users can connect as many cameras as they wish in areas such as the driveway, garage, front and back entrances and upstairs. The camera can even be used to check on pets or babies while in other areas of the house. The camera features PIR motion sensor, which detects movement and will send notifications to the user via the app. Users have the ability to two-way talk in real time through the camera, for easy communication with visitors including couriers, while also acting as a deterrent to unwanted guests. The flexible, innovative Uniden App Cam Solo camera provides peace of mind at home or while away.

Screenshots

PRIME Wire4 screens
AppCam Solo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PRIME Wire at 4.7 against AppCam Solo's 2.6. PRIME Wire also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 5) and review sentiment (39% vs 14%). AppCam Solo's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 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

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

PRIME Wire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PRIME Wire has 1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of PRIME Wire's written reviews are positive against 14% of AppCam Solo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PRIME Wire ships an update every 6 months, AppCam Solo monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PRIME Wire versus AppCam Solo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPRIME WireAppCam Solo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1K ratings) — better2.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews39.1% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB57 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPrime Wire and Cable, Inc.Uniden Corporation

Customer experience

PRIME Wire

All ratings1,046 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral15.2%
Negative45.7%

AppCam Solo

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and requests

PRIME Wire

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after iOS updates
  • Devices randomly going offline
  • Unable to log in or change password
  • Schedules/timers not working as expected
  • Inability to add or control individual plugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Siri/HomeKit integration
  • Auto-shutoff timer option
  • Improved app UI/UX
  • Better cold weather performance
  • More reliable connectivity

AppCam Solo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PRIME Wire

No in-app purchases

None

AppCam Solo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PRIME Wire free?
PRIME Wire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AppCam Solo free?
AppCam Solo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PRIME Wire or AppCam Solo?
PRIME Wire is rated higher. PRIME Wire averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while AppCam Solo averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do PRIME Wire or AppCam Solo have ads?
Neither PRIME Wire nor AppCam Solo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PRIME Wire or AppCam Solo?
PRIME Wire ships an update every 6 months, and AppCam Solo monthly. Most recently, PRIME Wire was updated on October 19, 2026 and AppCam Solo on October 16, 2026.

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