# blurams vs ShowMo

The clearest difference is rating: blurams at 4.8 against ShowMo's 3.3. blurams also leads on ratings volume (76K vs 3) and review sentiment (56% vs 33%). ShowMo's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. blurams sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ShowMo sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

blurams holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: blurams has 76K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of blurams's written reviews are positive against 33% of ShowMo's.

blurams ships an update every 2 weeks, ShowMo monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | blurams | ShowMo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (76K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blurams/id1445991661/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showmo-smart-camera/id6748905935/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **76K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **55.8% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#208** | — |
| Size | 409 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Vision Insight Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458713613) | [Puwell Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615335572) |

## What reviewers say

### blurams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blurams/id1445991661)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Monitor your home with a Wi-Fi video camera that connects to your smartphone. View live feeds, communicate through two-way audio, and receive motion alerts. Offers advanced features like facial recognition and remote pan, tilt, and zoom capabilities.

**Highlights:** Two-way audio conversation, Motion detection alerts, High-definition video streaming, Remote pan, tilt, and zoom, Facial recognition technology

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-day loop recording(month) | $1.99 | per month |
| 3-day loop month plan(EA) | $2.99 | per month |
| 7-day loop recording(month) | $4.99 | per month |
| 15-day loop recording(month) | $5.99 | per month |
| 7 days loop month plan(EA) | $5.99 | per month |
| 15 days loop month plan(EA) | $6.99 | per month |
| 30-day loop recording(month) | $14.99 | per month |
| 30 day loop month plan(EA) | $15.99 | per month |
| 7-day loop recording(yaer) | $49.00 | per year |
| 15-day loop recording(year) | $59.00 | per year |
| 15 day loop year plan(EA) | $69.99 | per year |
| Home plus plan (for 5 cams) | $129.99 | per year |
| 30-day loop recording(year) | $149.00 | per year |
| Home plus plan(for 10 cams) | $339.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great video and audio quality
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔒 Reliable security features
- 💡 Useful for monitoring pets and home
- 🥰 Excellent value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and app crashes
- 🤖 Aggressive advertising for paid plans
- 🤔 Limited camera controls and functionality
- 🔍 Poor motion detection and tracking
- 🔊 Subpar audio quality and echo issues

**Reported bugs**

- Camera view gets stuck in landscape mode
- Recorded videos have gaps and missing footage
- Inability to delete individual recorded events
- Inconsistent performance on different devices
- Unreliable cloud storage and playback

**Requested features**

- Ability to view multiple cameras simultaneously
- Improved motion detection and customization
- Option to disable ads and notifications
- Bluetooth connectivity for better range
- Longer SD card recording duration


### ShowMo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showmo-smart-camera/id6748905935)

Monitor your home and family with this interactive security system. It offers real-time video streaming, two-way audio, and instant motion alerts, ensuring you're always connected to your home.

**Highlights:** Real-time video streaming, Two-way audio communication, Video playback, Motion detection alerts, Color night vision, Wearable device support

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 days cycle 1 device | $1.99 | per month |
| 7 days cycle 4 devices | $6.99 | per month |
| 30 days cycle 1 device | $39.99 | per year |
| 7 days cycle 4 devices | $69.99 | per year |
| 30 days cycle 7 devices | $179.99 | per year |
| 30 days cycle 8 devices | $199.99 | per year |
| 30 days cycle 9 devices | $219.99 | per year |
| 30 days cycle 10 devices | $239.99 | per year |
| 30 days cycle 11 devices | $259.99 | per year |
| 30 days cycle 12 devices | $279.99 | per year |
| 30 days cycle 13 devices | $299.99 | per year |
| 30 days cycle 14 devices | $319.99 | per year |
| 30 days cycle 15 devices | $339.99 | per year |
| 30 days cycle 16 devices | $359.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is blurams free?

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

### Is ShowMo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, blurams or ShowMo?

blurams is rated higher. blurams averages 4.8 out of 5 from 76K ratings, while ShowMo averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do blurams or ShowMo have ads?

blurams shows ads; ShowMo does not.

### Which is updated more often, blurams or ShowMo?

blurams ships an update every 2 weeks, and ShowMo monthly. Most recently, blurams was updated on October 21, 2026 and ShowMo on October 11, 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.*