# Live360 Assistant vs UniCam

The clearest difference is rating: UniCam at 4.5 against Live360 Assistant's 1.8. UniCam also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 8%) and device support (4 vs 2). Live360 Assistant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UniCam sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Live360 Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

UniCam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 114 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Live360 Assistant's written reviews are positive against 33% of UniCam's.

Live360 Assistant ships an update every 8 days, UniCam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live360 Assistant | UniCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live360-assistant/id1517969142/reviews) | **[4.5 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicam-ip-camera-viewer/id1520672887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **114** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ShenZhen Lenze Technology Co,.Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190864538) | [nittbit](https://appshunter.io/developer/790991887) |

## What reviewers say

### Live360 Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live360-assistant/id1517969142)

This app enables follow-up photography with smart devices. It allows users to capture images and potentially control camera functions for enhanced visual documentation.

**Highlights:** Follow-up photography, Smart device integration, Image capture

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Face tracking works when properly set up
- 💪 Sturdy physical construction
- 📸 Photo capture functionality
- 🎯 Device follows subjects from distance
- ⚙️ Manual stand mode works without app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently during pairing
- ❌ No video recording to camera roll
- 😤 Requires live streaming only for video
- 🔌 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Misleading packaging claims

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during pairing
- App gets stuck on 'discovering device' or buffering
- Bluetooth pairing fails or won't stay connected
- Photos don't save anywhere on device
- Videos don't save after recording

**Requested features**

- Add offline video recording without live streaming
- Support for video conferencing apps (Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, Messenger)
- Ability to save photos/videos to camera roll
- Better Bluetooth connection management with disconnect option
- Compatibility with more streaming platforms (TikTok, Twitch, Snapchat integration)


### UniCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicam-ip-camera-viewer/id1520672887)

Transform old phones into smart security cameras with AI-powered alerts. Customize notifications to detect specific events, monitor live streams, and communicate remotely. Supports a wide range of IP cameras and offers a privacy-focused design.

**Highlights:** AI Event Analysis for custom alerts, Repurpose old phones as cameras, Universal IP camera support, 24/7 live streaming, Two-way audio and siren, Pan-Tilt-Zoom control, Apple TV integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| MAX - 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| PRO - 6 months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| PRO - 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Starter Version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Standard Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Version | $7.99 | one-time |
| PRO version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy camera setup
- 🚀 Fast app performance on Apple TV
- 💡 AI notifications are useful
- 👍 Good for hybrid systems
- 👍 Works well with ONVIF/RTSP

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pan/Tilt not straight on iOS
- 🐛 Lost account/purchases after update
- 🐛 Login issues after payment
- 🐛 Premium locked cameras
- 🐛 In-app purchases not described

**Reported bugs**

- Pan/Tilt not straight on iOS
- Last update erased account and purchases
- Login issues after payment
- Premium locked cameras
- No PTZ options after subscription

**Requested features**

- Option to zoom on Apple TV
- Picture-in-picture support on tvOS
- Support for JPEG streams
- Add PTZ support for cameras
- Default view setting for Apple TV


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live360 Assistant free?

Live360 Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is UniCam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Live360 Assistant or UniCam?

UniCam is rated higher. Live360 Assistant averages 1.8 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while UniCam averages 4.5 from 52 ratings.

### Do Live360 Assistant or UniCam have ads?

Neither Live360 Assistant nor UniCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live360 Assistant or UniCam?

Live360 Assistant ships an update every 8 days, and UniCam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Live360 Assistant was updated on November 7, 2026 and UniCam on November 3, 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.*