Comparison

GhostEye Lite vs Security Camera

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

Head to head
About

GhostEye Lite

This app functions as a motion detector using your device's camera. It captures snapshots when movement is detected, making it useful for security or paranormal investigation. Adjust sensitivity and save images to share.

Highlights
  • Camera motion detection
  • Adjustable sensitivity
  • Snapshot saving
  • Image sharing
  • Front/rear camera support
  • Limited snapshot count (Lite version)
Features
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Whether you are a professional Paranormal Investigator, a hobbyist or want to set up a simple alarm system, this app works as a motion detector taking snapshots when movement is detected. By placing your device on a fixed, UNMOVING surface (using a tripod works best) you can point it at an area to monitor. GhostEye will use the camera to watch for movement and take a snapshot when it detects changes in the image. Features include: - Use the rear or front camera where available - Adjust sensitivity to prevent false motion detection - Save snapshot images at 25% or 50% size (full size is available in the FULL version of GhostEye) - Share saved images with other apps, e.g. iCloud, Email etc. - The LITE version is limited to a maximum 40 snapshots (but you can delete unwanted ones to take more) TIP 1: Even a cheap tripod (e.g. from a pound shop) will provide a steady image to prevent your device being affected by motion or vibration. Don't try to use the app while holding your device as it will detect lots of movement. TIP 2: The app can be used to catch trespassers in an area by leaving your device plugged into a charger and pointing to the area to monitor. If the app does not do what you were expecting, or there is an issue with it running on your device, please contact me for help. There are no adverts in this software. This free version is to try out the features and ensure you are happy with it. The full version is listed under "GhostEye" and can store 600 snapshots up to 100% image size.

About

Security Camera

Transform your old Apple devices into a powerful security camera system. Stream live video, capture snapshots, and receive motion detection alerts remotely. Footage is securely stored on your device or in your private iCloud.

Highlights
  • Live video feed
  • Video and snapshot recording
  • Time-lapse videos
  • Motion detection with notifications
  • Adjustable storage duration
  • Secure iCloud storage
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Watchful turns your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into a security camera. Your footage is securely stored on your device or in your private iCloud storage, allowing you to view it remotely on your other devices. No account setup is necessary if you already use iCloud. In addition to recording videos and taking snapshots at an adjustable interval, Watchful makes time-lapse videos to give you a convenient overview. There's also a live video feed that you can access from your other devices via iCloud. With motion detection, you can choose to record videos only when movement is detected and receive notifications on your other devices. You can configure how long you want to keep your security camera footage, according to your needs and available storage. You'll see an estimate of the storage you need so that you can stay within your limits or increase your available storage. Whether you want to use your devices as a home security camera, a nanny cam, a baby monitor, or a pet monitor, Watchful can cover all your surveillance needs. Key features - Live video feed - Video or snapshot mode - Time-lapse videos - Motion detection with notifications - Adjustable storage duration - Videos and photos securely saved in your private iCloud storage --- Privacy policy: watchful.cam/privacy Terms of use: apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

GhostEye Lite4 screens
Security Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Security Camera at 4.5 against GhostEye Lite's 3.8. Security Camera also leads on ratings volume (159 vs 12). GhostEye Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). On price, ads 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. Security Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. GhostEye Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Camera has 159 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of GhostEye Lite's written reviews are positive against 74% of Security Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GhostEye Lite versus Security Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhostEye LiteSecurity Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (12 ratings)4.5 (159 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better73.7% of reviews
Number of ratings12159 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeil KingAnthony R. DePasquale

Customer experience

GhostEye Lite

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Security Camera

All ratings156 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative15.8%

In-app purchases

None

GhostEye Lite

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Security Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Watchful Pro (monthly)$8.991 Month
  • Watchful Pro (annual)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Watchful Pro (lifetime)$99.99

Questions

Is GhostEye Lite free?
GhostEye Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Security Camera free?
Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GhostEye Lite or Security Camera?
Security Camera is rated higher. GhostEye Lite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Security Camera averages 4.5 from 159 ratings.
Do GhostEye Lite or Security Camera have ads?
Neither GhostEye Lite nor Security Camera shows ads.

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