# My Uniden vs Security Camera App

The clearest difference is rating: My Uniden at 4.9 against Security Camera App's 4.3. My Uniden also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Security Camera App's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 7) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Security Camera App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. My Uniden asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Uniden holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Camera App has 2.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of My Uniden's written reviews are positive against 17% of Security Camera App's.

My Uniden ships an update every 6 months, Security Camera App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Uniden | Security Camera App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-uniden/id1481307732/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-app-camscan/id6483943141/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 17.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 218 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/674386810) | [UnionByte](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740453323) |

## What reviewers say

### My Uniden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-uniden/id1481307732)

Connect your smartphone to compatible smart devices for enhanced home monitoring. Stream live and recorded footage from security cameras and baby monitors, and receive real-time alerts to stay informed about your home.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Live and recorded footage streaming, Real-time alerts and notifications, Manage multiple devices, Customizable user experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great viewing in HD
- 👍 Easy setup and installation
- 👍 Handy for checking on baby
- 👍 Can be taken on holidays
- 👍 Good temperature reading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Significant video lag/delay
- 🐛 Constant connectivity loss
- 🐛 App freezes often

**Reported bugs**

- App continually crashes
- Camera has horrible delays and cracking sounds
- Constantly loses network connectivity
- New iOS 17 default notification sound is too quiet
- App keeps causing phone to turn off unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Support for macOS
- Ability to manually choose notification sound
- Support for multiple parents/accounts
- Night/dark mode
- Volume control when wearing headphones


### Security Camera App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-app-camscan/id6483943141)

This app scans your home network to detect unknown devices, helping you secure your network from threats. It also provides tools to test your Wi-Fi speed, download and upload speeds, and network delay.

**Highlights:** Network threat detection, Discover connected devices, One-click Wi-Fi speed test, Download/upload speed analysis, Device IP and type identification

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP User Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP User Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP User Yearlywith3daystrail | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP User | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast network scanning
- 🔒 Detects unknown devices
- 👍 Convenient speed test
- 👍 Straightforward setup
- 👍 Helpful for network security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate device identification
- 🐛 Inconsistent speed test results
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Forced subscription to use
- 🚫 Posing as other apps

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to install with QR code
- Subscription charged immediately without consent
- Incompatible with certain camera models

**Requested features**

- More detailed network insights
- Improved accuracy in device detection
- Subscription-free usage option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Uniden free?

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

### Is Security Camera App free?

Security Camera App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Uniden or Security Camera App?

My Uniden is rated higher. My Uniden averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Security Camera App averages 4.3 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do My Uniden or Security Camera App have ads?

Neither My Uniden nor Security Camera App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Uniden or Security Camera App?

My Uniden ships an update every 6 months, and Security Camera App every 3 months. Most recently, My Uniden was updated on November 7, 2026 and Security Camera App on November 12, 2026.

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