SmartViewer Pro vs LayerCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartViewer Pro
This professional security monitoring app allows you to view and control networked cameras and recorders. It offers features like real-time preview, PTZ control, facial recognition, and two-way audio communication. Easily add devices via QR code, LAN search, or manual input.
- Real-time camera preview
- PTZ control
- Facial recognition
- Real-time snapshot and recording
- Playback recorded footage
- Two-way audio communication
- Alarm push/receive
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SmartViewer Pro是一款专业安防监控软件。 可以直接用app对已连接网络的摄像头和录像机进行查看以及操作。支持实时预览、云台控制、人脸录入、实时抓拍、实时录像、录像回放、通道音频、双向语音对讲、报警推送/接收、远程配置等功能。支持通过扫描二维码添加设备、亦支持局域网搜索设备和手动添加设备。
LayerCam
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A transparent camera that lets you easily recreate the same composition. LayerCam is a camera app that overlays past photos and videos as semi-transparent guides while shooting. Previously taken photos and videos can be displayed as guides, allowing you to easily match the same angle and composition. It supports both photo and video overlay shooting. ●Use cases Growth records: pets, children, and plants using fixed-point photography Before & after: fitness, DIY, gardening comparisons Cosplay & toy photography: recreate poses and scenes Memory recreation: family and travel photos in the same composition ●Features ・Overlay photos and videos while shooting ・Semi-transparent guide display ・Fixed-point shooting support ・Photo capture ・Video capture ・Simple and intuitive interface ・Create videos from photos Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartViewer Pro at none against LayerCam's 3. SmartViewer Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. LayerCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. SmartViewer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
SmartViewer Pro ships an update monthly, LayerCam every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartViewer Pro | LayerCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 雪晴 朱 | Akane Choji |
In-app purchases
SmartViewer Pro
No in-app purchases
LayerCam
- LayerCam Pro - Weekly$0.497 Days
- LayerCam Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
- LayerCam Pro - Lifetime$11.99
