# Security Cloud Camera vs SecurityCam

The clearest difference is rating: SecurityCam at 5.0 against Security Cloud Camera's 4.2. SecurityCam also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months). Security Cloud Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SecurityCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Security Cloud Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

SecurityCam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Cloud Camera has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Security Cloud Camera ships an update every 21 months, SecurityCam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Security Cloud Camera | SecurityCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-cloud-camera/id1401010418/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securitycam-home-camera-scan/id6761048938/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pawel Mitek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278850881) | [张弛 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886566352) |

## 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


### SecurityCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securitycam-home-camera-scan/id6761048938)

This utility scans your local network to quickly discover and connect to IP cameras. It provides detailed network information, optimizes connection speed, and offers continuous monitoring with a secure local capture vault for recordings.

**Highlights:** Local network camera discovery, Fast camera access pipeline, Adaptive stream selection, Camera monitoring with live heartbeat, Secure local capture vault, Camera-centric troubleshooting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Membership | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Security Cloud Camera free?

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

### Is SecurityCam free?

SecurityCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Security Cloud Camera or SecurityCam?

SecurityCam is rated higher. Security Cloud Camera averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SecurityCam averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Security Cloud Camera or SecurityCam have ads?

Neither Security Cloud Camera nor SecurityCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Security Cloud Camera or SecurityCam?

Security Cloud Camera ships an update every 21 months, and SecurityCam every 2 weeks. Most recently, Security Cloud Camera was updated on September 29, 2026 and SecurityCam on October 5, 2026.

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