# Security Cloud Camera vs Phone IP Camera Surveillance

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Security Cloud Camera at 100% against Phone IP Camera Surveillance's 0%. Security Cloud Camera also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.2 vs 3.8). Phone IP Camera Surveillance's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (31 vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phone IP Camera Surveillance sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Security Cloud Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Security Cloud Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phone IP Camera Surveillance has 31 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Security Cloud Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of Phone IP Camera Surveillance's.

Security Cloud Camera ships an update every 21 months, Phone IP Camera Surveillance every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Security Cloud Camera | Phone IP Camera Surveillance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-cloud-camera/id1401010418/reviews)** | [3.8 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-ip-camera-surveillance/id1565453240/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 21 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.3 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pawel Mitek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278850881) | [GENOVA Softworks](https://appshunter.io/developer/954347533) |

## What reviewers say

### Security Cloud Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-cloud-camera/id1401010418)

Transforms your phone or tablet into a home security camera using your iCloud account. It offers simple setup and secure motion detection, saving captured images to your iCloud Drive for remote viewing.

**Highlights:** Phone/tablet to CCTV camera conversion, Simple setup, Secure motion detection, Image capture and iCloud storage, Remote viewing via iCloud

**In-app purchases:** none


### Phone IP Camera Surveillance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-ip-camera-surveillance/id1565453240)

Transform your phone into a remote surveillance camera for home, pets, or babies. Features motion detection with push notifications, remote audio control, and secure browser access from any device. Ideal for monitoring and anti-theft.

**Highlights:** Remote camera functionality, Browser access from any device, Video and audio feed, Motion detection with push notifications, Remote TTS (talk) feature, Adjustable quality for slow connections, Remote flash control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phone IP Cam Monthly Unlock | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Security Cloud Camera free?

Security Cloud Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Phone IP Camera Surveillance free?

Phone IP Camera Surveillance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Security Cloud Camera or Phone IP Camera Surveillance?

Security Cloud Camera is rated higher. Security Cloud Camera averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Phone IP Camera Surveillance averages 3.8 from 31 ratings.

### Do Security Cloud Camera or Phone IP Camera Surveillance have ads?

Neither Security Cloud Camera nor Phone IP Camera Surveillance shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Security Cloud Camera or Phone IP Camera Surveillance?

Security Cloud Camera ships an update every 21 months, and Phone IP Camera Surveillance every 4 months. Most recently, Security Cloud Camera was updated on September 29, 2026 and Phone IP Camera Surveillance on October 10, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*