# i vs AiCam AI Smart Security Camera

i and AiCam AI Smart Security Camera both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of AiCam AI Smart Security Camera's written reviews are positive against 65% of i's. i's advantage is ratings volume (710 vs 113) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. i sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and AiCam AI Smart Security Camera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for i against 4.4 for AiCam AI Smart Security Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i has 710 ratings behind it against 113, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of i's written reviews are positive against 79% of AiCam AI Smart Security Camera's.

i ships an update every 4 weeks, AiCam AI Smart Security Camera every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | AiCam AI Smart Security Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (710 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-cam-plus/id1477330799/reviews)** | [4.4 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aicam-ai-smart-security-camera/id1550773622/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **710** | 113 |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [wei wei Fang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464887650) | [Anh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516242081) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-cam-plus/id1477330799)

This app connects to low-power smart visual doorbells and cameras. It allows user registration, device binding, remote wake-up, and supports both TF and cloud storage. Enjoy real-time HD video previews, snapshots, and two-way audio communication.

**Highlights:** User registration and device binding, Remote device wake-up, TF and cloud storage, Event-triggered facial recognition, 720P/1080P HD real-time preview, Snapshot capture, Full-duplex two-way audio

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7天循环云存储按月订阅（1台设备） | $1.99 | per month |
| 7天循环云存储按月订阅（2台设备） | $3.49 | per month |
| 30天循环云存储按月订阅（1台设备） | $3.99 | per month |
| 30天循环云存储按月订阅（2台设备） | $6.99 | per month |
| 30天循环云存储按月订阅（3台设备） | $10.49 | per month |
| 7天循环云存储按年订阅（1台设备） | $20.49 | per year |
| 30天循环云存储按年订阅（1台设备） | $38.99 | per year |
| Cloud storage 30 days | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30-day event trigger video | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cloud storage 360 days | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good image/video quality
- 📽️ Useful for monitoring birds/wildlife
- 🔒 Reliable security camera

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery life problems
- 🤖 Inaccurate motion detection/bird identification
- 🗣️ Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Inability to reconnect cameras after updates
- Subscription issues and invalid email errors

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete individual video recordings
- Option to adjust recording duration
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Cloud storage management features


### AiCam AI Smart Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aicam-ai-smart-security-camera/id1550773622)

Transform your old iPhone or iPad into a smart home security camera. This app uses AI to detect specific events and provides live streaming, event history, and customizable notifications for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** AI event detection (people, pets, sounds), Live streaming, Event history with filtering, Apple Shortcuts and Siri integration, Customizable notifications, Offline video processing for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AiCam Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| AiCam Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| AiCam Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| AiCam Premium | $18.49 | per year |
| AiCam Premium | $23.49 | per year |
| AiCam Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| AiCam Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| AiCam Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| AiCam Premium | $43.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

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

### Is AiCam AI Smart Security Camera free?

AiCam AI Smart Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, i or AiCam AI Smart Security Camera?

i is rated higher. i averages 4.5 out of 5 from 710 ratings, while AiCam AI Smart Security Camera averages 4.4 from 113 ratings.

### Do i or AiCam AI Smart Security Camera have ads?

Neither i nor AiCam AI Smart Security Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i or AiCam AI Smart Security Camera?

i ships an update every 4 weeks, and AiCam AI Smart Security Camera every 2 months. Most recently, i was updated on November 11, 2026 and AiCam AI Smart Security Camera on November 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.*