GENBOLT CAM vs Defender Guard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GENBOLT CAM
Access and manage your security cameras remotely. View live feeds, review recorded footage, and receive instant alerts for motion detection. Control PTZ cameras with ease.
- Real-time live view
- Playback and record videos
- Motion detection alerts
- PTZ camera control
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The GENBOLT CAM app can manage your camera from anywhere and anytime. Key Features: 1. Real-time live view. 2. Playback and record videos. 3. Motion detection instant alerts. 4. Control PTZ camera. ===EULA=== [标准Apple使用条款(EULA)]:(https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)
Defender Guard
Monitor your home with high-definition video and intelligent AI detection. Receive instant alerts for people, pets, or vehicles, customize your settings, and manage your security system from anywhere. Enjoy peace of mind with cloud storage and remote access.
- Crystal-clear 4K video streaming
- AI-powered person, pet, and vehicle detection
- Instant motion alerts
- Secure cloud event storage
- Customizable motion zones
- Remote system management
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Welcome to the smarter way to protect your home! With the Defender Guard app, crystal-clear video and powerful AI detection come together to keep you effortlessly connected and in control—no matter where you are. Get instant alerts when it matters, stream live footage in up to 4K, and access events saved securely in the cloud. Our advanced AI knows the difference between a person, pet, or vehicle—so you only get the notifications you want. Customise motion zones, set schedules, and manage your whole system with just a few taps. Whether you're at home or on the go, peace of mind is always in your pocket. Unlock more features with Guard Cloud subscription: • Starter Monthly (1-camera) $3.99/mo • Starter Annual (1-camera) $39.99/yr • Elite Monthly (1-camera) $7.99/mo • Elite Annual (1-camera) $79.99/yr Terms of Use: https://www.defendercameras.com/pages/guard-app-user-registration-agreement Privacy Policy: https://www.defendercameras.com/pages/defender-guard-app-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Defender Guard at 4.6 against GENBOLT CAM's 3.9. Defender Guard also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 8). GENBOLT CAM's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. GENBOLT CAM sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Defender Guard sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Defender Guard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Defender Guard has 4.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of GENBOLT CAM's written reviews are positive against 43% of Defender Guard's.
GENBOLT CAM ships an update every 5 weeks, Defender Guard every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | GENBOLT CAM | Defender Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (8 ratings) | 4.6 (4.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | 42.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 4.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 607 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GENBOLT | Empowerment Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
GENBOLT CAM
Defender Guard
Bugs and requests
GENBOLT CAM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Defender Guard
Reported bugs
5 issues- Notifications not showing live camera view
- Cameras going offline frequently
- App crashing when trying to set up detection zones
- Inability to view past recordings
- Inconsistent performance across different cameras
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to log in on multiple devices simultaneously
- Improved motion detection to distinguish between humans and other motion
- Faster and more intuitive app interface
- Option to override recordings when storage is full
- Integration with smart home platforms like HomeKit
In-app purchases
GENBOLT CAM
- [sub]30-day vid / 1 month(005)$8.991 Month
- [sub]30-day vid / 1 month$8.991 Month
- [sub]30-day vid / 1 month(002)$8.991 Month
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- [sub]30-day vid / 1 month(003)$8.991 Month
- [sub]30-day vid / 1 month(004)$8.991 Month
- [sub]30-day vid / 1 month(007)$8.991 Month
- [sub]30-day vid / 1 month(006)$8.991 Month
- [sub]30-day vid / 1 month(016)$8.991 Month
- [sub]30-day vid / 1 month(014)$8.991 Month
- [sub]30-day vid / 1 month(013)$8.991 Month
- [sub]30-day vid / 1 month(010)$8.991 Month
- [sub]30-day vid / 1 month(009)$8.991 Month
- [sub] 7-day vid / 1 month$8.991 Month
- 30-day video / one month$9.99
- 30-day video / one quartal$29.99
- 30-day video / half year$59.99
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- 30-day video / one year$99.99
Defender Guard
- Starter*1cam*Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Starter 1cam*Monthly$3.991 Month
- Starter*1cam*Monthly$4.991 Month
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- Starter*2cam*Monthly$7.991 Month
- Starter*2cam*Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Elite*1cam*Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Elite*1cam*Monthly$7.991 Month
- Elite*1cam*Monthly$9.991 Month
- Starter*2cam*Monthly$9.991 Month
- Starter*3cam*Monthly$11.991 Month
- Starter*3cam*Monthly1 Month trial$11.991 Month
- Elite*2cam*Monthly$14.991 Month
- Elite*2cam*Monthly1 Month trial$14.991 Month
- Starter*6cam*Monthly$15.991 Month
- Elite*2cam*Monthly$19.991 Month
- Elite*3cam*Monthly$22.991 Month
- Elite*3cam*Monthly1 Month trial$22.991 Month
- Elite*6cam*Monthly$29.991 Month
- Starter*1cam*Yearly$49.901 Year
- Starter*2cam*Yearly$99.991 Year
- Elite*1cam*Yearly$99.991 Year
- Elite*2cam*Yearly$199.991 Year
