# TinyCam vs Boykeep

The clearest difference is rating: Boykeep at 4.7 against TinyCam's 1.6. Boykeep also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 3%) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 48). TinyCam's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Boykeep holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boykeep has 4.5K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of TinyCam's written reviews are positive against 38% of Boykeep's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TinyCam | Boykeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinycam/id1444285114/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boykeep/id6472993326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 3.3% of reviews | **38.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 16 MB | 365 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [建建 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276480168) | [Hangzhou Kua Shi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720679516) |

## What reviewers say

### TinyCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinycam/id1444285114)

Stream live video from your Wi-Fi security cameras directly to your device. Capture photos, record videos, and utilize motion detection for continuous monitoring and security.

**Highlights:** Live Wi-Fi camera streaming, Photo taking, Video shooting, Motion detection recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Boykeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boykeep/id6472993326)

Monitor your home with a Wi-Fi video camera that connects easily to your smartphone. View live feeds remotely, engage in two-way conversations, and receive motion detection alerts. Features include high-definition video and pan, tilt, zoom capabilities.

**Highlights:** Two-way conversation and audio, Motion detection alerts, High-definition video, Pan, tilt, and zoom control, Facial recognition

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clear audio and video quality
- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great camera
- 👍 Intuitive setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔍 Ads are obtrusive
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Camera status light issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras not connecting to server
- Cameras not recording
- App crashing or shutting down unexpectedly
- Blank screens in help and feedback section

**Requested features**

- Option to disable cloud storage and keep recordings local
- Ability to cancel iCloud trial subscription
- Multi-camera viewing screen improvements
- Option to disable status light
- Ability to record for longer durations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TinyCam free?

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

### Is Boykeep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TinyCam or Boykeep?

Boykeep is rated higher. TinyCam averages 1.6 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Boykeep averages 4.7 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do TinyCam or Boykeep have ads?

Neither TinyCam nor Boykeep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TinyCam or Boykeep?

TinyCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Boykeep every 3 weeks. Most recently, TinyCam was updated on June 11, 2026 and Boykeep on September 24, 2026.

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