Comparison

MotionEyeOS Client vs iGotify

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

Head to head
About

MotionEyeOS Client

This application provides a straightforward and secure way to access your MotionEyeOS surveillance system on iOS devices. It supports HTTP Basic Authentication and RSA encryption for local storage, ensuring your video feeds are protected.

Highlights
  • MotionEyeOS client
  • HTTP Basic Authentication support
  • RSA encryption for local storage
  • Secure access on iOS
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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MotionEyeOS Client is the ultimate companion app for your MotionEyeOS security camera system. Connect to your self-hosted MotionEyeOS or MotionEye servers directly from your phone or tablet. Monitor your home, office, or property from anywhere with a secure, fast connection. Features: - Easy Setup: Just enter your server address and credentials to connect instantly. - Multiple Cameras: Monitor up to 3 cameras on the free plan, unlimited with Premium. - Secure Connections: Supports HTTPS and basic authentication for secure access. - Multi-Language Support: Available in 10 languages worldwide. - Clean Interface: Simple, intuitive design for quick camera access. Start monitoring your security cameras today with MotionEyeOS Client! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/motioneyeosclient/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/motioneyeosclient/terms-of-use

About

iGotify

Receive and manage push notifications from a Gotify server on your iOS device. Enhance security with biometric locks, customize notification sounds, and view Markdown-formatted messages. Supports multiple users, Docker integration, and various languages.

Highlights
  • Receive push notifications from Gotify server
  • Biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Custom notification sounds
  • Markdown support for notifications
  • Message decryption via public key
  • Multi-user and multi-server support
  • Docker integration
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1. Receive Push Notifications: iGotify lets users receive notifications directly from a Gotify server on their iPhone or iPad. These notifications can be used for various applications and integrations like Proxmox and Uptime Kuma. 2. Biometric Security Feature: The app adds an extra layer of security by allowing access to be locked with biometric features like Face ID or Touch ID. This protects sensitive notifications from unauthorized access. 3. Custom Sounds: iGotify allows configuring custom sounds for different notification priority levels. This offers a clear distinction between important and less urgent notifications. 4. Markdown Support: Notifications formatted in Markdown are fully supported. This allows sending and displaying structured and visually appealing notifications. 5. Message Decryption: iGotify decrypts received messages using a public key generated on the iOS device. This ensures the security and confidentiality of the notifications. 6. Multi-User Support: The app supports multiple users, which is particularly useful in environments where several individuals need to receive notifications from one or more Gotify servers. 7. Docker Integration: The app seamlessly works with Docker instances and facilitates the setup of local and remote Gotify servers powered by Docker containers. Users can manage multiple servers and instances through the app. 8. Multi-Language Support: iGotify supports multiple languages, including English, German, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch, making it accessible to an international user base. Find the plugin guide for receiving messages at https://github.com/androidseb25/iGotify-Notification-Assistent

Screenshots

MotionEyeOS Client4 screens
iGotify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iGotify at 66% against MotionEyeOS Client's 13%. iGotify also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.1) and ads (none vs shown). MotionEyeOS Client's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MotionEyeOS Client sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and iGotify sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iGotify holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of MotionEyeOS Client's written reviews are positive against 66% of iGotify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MotionEyeOS Client ships an update every 11 months, iGotify monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MotionEyeOS Client versus iGotify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotionEyeOS ClientiGotify
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (9 ratings)4.4 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews65.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings914 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudSpirit LimitedSebastian Rank

Customer experience

MotionEyeOS Client

All ratings9 ratings
Positive11.1%
Neutral22.2%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral26.7%
Negative60.0%

iGotify

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral21.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral18.4%
Negative15.8%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MotionEyeOS Client

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
1 purchases

iGotify

One-time1
  • Kauf mir ein kühles Getränk$1.99

Questions

Is MotionEyeOS Client free?
MotionEyeOS Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iGotify free?
iGotify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MotionEyeOS Client or iGotify?
iGotify is rated higher. MotionEyeOS Client averages 2.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while iGotify averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.
Do MotionEyeOS Client or iGotify have ads?
MotionEyeOS Client shows ads; iGotify does not.
Which is updated more often, MotionEyeOS Client or iGotify?
MotionEyeOS Client ships an update every 11 months, and iGotify monthly. Most recently, MotionEyeOS Client was updated on October 3, 2026 and iGotify on October 7, 2026.

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