Comparison

Limelight TV vs cam720

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

Head to head
About

Limelight TV

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Limelight TV is Limelight's digital signage solution for your next event! Create image or video slideshows and galleries on the Limelight Platform and display them on the big screen.

About

cam720

This mobile client connects to smart cameras for real-time monitoring, video chat, and remote playback. It offers features like automatic tracking of moving objects, zone detection with sound alarms, and intelligent voice control integration. Keep an eye on your home, office, or pets from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Real-time video monitoring
  • Video chat
  • Remote playback
  • Automatic tracking
  • Zone detection with sound alarm
  • Intelligent voice control
Features
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"cam720" is a mobile client for smart cameras. Through cloud monitoring P2P technology, cam720 can realize real-time monitoring, video chat, remote playback, abnormal alarm and other functions, such as after connecting to a smart camera. You can experience the following features: ·Watching the store and watching the home: View the real-time video of home, shops, offices and other places at any time, allowing you to easily manage the office, protect the safety of your home at any time, realize remote care, intelligent companionship, and share a wonderful life. ·Automatic Tracking: Track moving objects, lock on abnormal targets, and record videos. ·Zone detection: Key area detection and sound alarm can be set. After abnormal human activity/environment is detected, the on-site alarm will sound and the abnormal information will be pushed immediately, helping you discover potential safety hazards at the first time. ·Intelligent voice control: Link to Tmall Genie, voice control to turn on/off the smart camera, making your use more comfortable. cam720, Zhilian Life, you can watch your home, store and pet at any time, making your life safer and more exciting. This application complies with Apple's standard terms of service. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Limelight TV at none against cam720's 10. Limelight TV also leads on ads (none vs shown). cam720's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 40 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. cam720 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Limelight TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Limelight TV ships an update every 40 months, cam720 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Limelight TV versus cam720: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLimelight TVcam720
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—30.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—13K — better
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesApple TViPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB392 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLimelight Platforms IncShenzhen Zhihuizai IOT Co., Ltd

Bugs and requests

Limelight TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

cam720

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Camera keeps going offline
  • App freezes and crashes frequently
  • Firmware updates fail to install
  • Inconsistent performance and connectivity
  • Cloud storage and recording issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add user manual and instructions
  • Improve app stability and responsiveness
  • Allow more flexible settings and customization
  • Integrate with smart home platforms
  • Enhance video recording and playback features

In-app purchases

None

Limelight TV

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

cam720

Subscriptions4
  • 3-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month)$2.991 Month
  • AI智能分析-连续包月$4.991 Month
  • 7-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month)$4.991 Month
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  • 30-Day Video Loop Storage (1 month)$15.991 Month
One-time6
  • video save for 3 days(1 month)$3.99
  • video save for 7 days(1 month)$5.99
  • 3Day cloud storage quarter package$9.99
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  • video save for 7 days(1 month)$10.49
  • 7Day cloud storage quarter package$15.99
  • video save for 30 days(1 month)$17.99

Questions

Is Limelight TV free?
Limelight TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is cam720 free?
cam720 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Limelight TV or cam720 have ads?
cam720 shows ads; Limelight TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Limelight TV or cam720?
Limelight TV ships an update every 40 months, and cam720 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Limelight TV was updated on November 2, 2026 and cam720 on November 8, 2026.

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