Comparison

Cocoon HD vs Simple by Monkey Vision

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

Head to head

Simple by Monkey Vision

Free

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About

Cocoon HD

Access live video streams from your security cameras directly on your mobile device. Monitor multiple cameras simultaneously, review recorded footage, and save important clips to your phone or tablet.

Highlights

Live camera streaming
Multi-camera view
Playback recorded footage
Save footage to device
Smartphone and tablet compatible

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View live footage from your Cocoon Security System on your smartphone or tablet with the Cocoon HD App. View multiple cameras at a time, playback footage or save footage to your device.

About

Simple by Monkey Vision

Access your security cameras remotely with this app. Enjoy cloud storage and AI features for enhanced monitoring. Manage your cameras from anywhere in the world.

Highlights

Remote camera access
Cloud storage
Advanced AI features
Global accessibility
Easy-to-use interface

Features

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Connect to your Simple by Monkey Vision cameras through our easy to use app and get the benefit of cloud storage and advanced AI features (available by subscription) all in the palm of your hand from anywhere in the world.

Screenshots

Cocoon HD4 screens

Simple by Monkey Vision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cocoon HD at none against Simple by Monkey Vision's 10. Cocoon HD also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Simple by Monkey Vision's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 13%). On price, 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. Simple by Monkey Vision sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cocoon HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cocoon HD ships an update monthly, Simple by Monkey Vision every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level

Cocoon HD versus Simple by Monkey Vision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Cocoon HD	Simple by Monkey Vision
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	12.8% of reviews	33.3% of reviews — better
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 6 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	Free — better	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	9.0 — better	11.0
Further details — not scored
Size	95 MB	178 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Balco Brands PTY LTD	Mammoth Innovation

Customer experience

Cocoon HD

Written reviews39 reviews

Positive12.8%

Neutral2.6%

Negative84.6%

Simple by Monkey Vision

Written reviews3 reviews

Positive33.3%

Neutral0.0%

Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Cocoon HD

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Simple by Monkey Vision

Subscriptions8

Single Camera Plan Monthly$2.991 Month
2 Cameras Plan Monthly$5.991 Month
Plus Monthly$6.491 Month

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Unlimited Cameras Plan Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
Pro Monthly$10.991 Month
Single Camera Plan Annually$29.991 Year
2 Cameras Plan Annually$59.991 Year
Unlimited Cameras Annually$99.991 Year

One-time2

Pro(3 months)$23.99
Pro(12 months)$94.99

Questions

Is Cocoon HD free?

Cocoon HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Simple by Monkey Vision free?

Simple by Monkey Vision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Cocoon HD or Simple by Monkey Vision have ads?

Neither Cocoon HD nor Simple by Monkey Vision shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Cocoon HD or Simple by Monkey Vision?

Cocoon HD ships an update monthly, and Simple by Monkey Vision every 6 months. Most recently, Cocoon HD was updated on October 7, 2026 and Simple by Monkey Vision on October 8, 2026.