Comparison

UniCam vs Connect Cam

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

Head to head
About

UniCam

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
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Turn any spare iPhone or iPad into an AI-powered security camera — and tell it, in your own words, exactly what matters. AI EVENT ANALYSIS Type what you want to know — "alert me if a person enters the backyard", "notify me when the baby climbs out of the crib", "tell me if the dog gets on the couch" — and whenever your mobile camera records motion, UniCam's AI reviews the recording and notifies you only when it matches. No more alert spam. Just the moments you asked for. SIRI AND EVENT SEARCH Ask Siri to open a camera, search your events, turn alerts on or off or set up AI Analysis. Say “Show Front Door in UniCam” or “Search UniCam events.” In Events, type “dog in the garden” and UniCam finds the matching events from the last 7 days. KEY FEATURES: * AI Event Analysis: AI reviews the motion recordings from your mobile cameras and alerts you only about what you asked for * Multi-Purpose Mobile Camera: convert old phones into baby monitors, pet cams, dashcams, or security cameras — no extra hardware needed * Universal IP Camera Support: connect ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG, and HLS cameras from Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, and many more * 24/7 Live Streaming: watch from anywhere over WiFi, LTE, or 5G — on iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV * Instant Motion Alerts: get notified the moment movement is detected * Two-Way Audio: talk to family or pets, or deter intruders with the built-in siren * Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Control: manage supported IP cameras remotely with full directional and zoom control * Smart Camera Discovery: auto-detect IP cameras on your local network for quick setup * Groups: see your cameras side by side in a mosaic and build custom multi-camera views * Picture-in-Picture: keep watching your camera while you use other apps * Event timeline: see a thumbnail of every event and play back its recording * Privacy-Focused Design: your data remains secure and private PERFECT FOR: * Baby Monitor: watch your little one with live video and smart, AI-filtered alerts * Pet Camera: check in on your pets and talk to them while you're away * Home Security: turn any device into a WiFi security camera for enhanced protection * Nanny Cam and Dashcam: flexible monitoring wherever you need it APPLE TV INTEGRATION: Stream your mobile and IP cameras directly to your Apple TV for a larger viewing experience. Perfect for comprehensive home monitoring — your baby, pets, and home security on the big screen. QUICK AND EASY SETUP: Create your home security system in minutes with guided onboarding and in-app tutorials — no technical skills required. ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTION: Repurpose old devices as WiFi cameras or monitors with no hidden costs. Compatible with iOS, iPadOS, and Apple TV. UNICAM PRO FEATURES: * Unlimited Device Connections * Multiple Simultaneous Streams * Enhanced Audio with Walkie-Talkie and Siren * HD Video Quality UNICAM MAX FEATURES: * Everything in PRO, plus AI Event Analysis with custom prompts SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: Upgrade to UniCam PRO for premium features like HD viewing and unlimited devices, or UniCam MAX to add AI Event Analysis. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. ONVIF AND IP CAMERA SUPPORT: UniCam is compatible with a wide range of IP cameras, including those following the ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) standard, ensuring seamless integration with cameras from various manufacturers. WHY CHOOSE UNICAM? UniCam is the only camera app you need: AI-filtered alerts that tell you what actually matters, ONVIF and RTSP support for your existing cameras, and the power to turn spare phones into smart cameras. Download now and let AI keep watch for you. Privacy Policy: https://unicam.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://unicam.app/terms-of-service/

About

Connect Cam

Monitor video feeds live with recording capabilities. Access your cameras 24/7 via the cloud, eliminating the need for local storage devices. Features include pre-alarm mosaics, chat, and a camera map for comprehensive surveillance.

Highlights
  • Live video monitoring
  • Video recording and saving
  • Cloud-based storage
  • Pre-alarm mosaics
  • In-app chat
  • Camera map
Features
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O T.I Câmeras é um novo aplicativo da T.I Connect para o monitoramento em vídeo ao vivo, com opção de gravação, salvar vídeos, pré-alarme mosaicos, Chat, Mapa das Cameras e muito mais. . Todos esses serviços estão em nuvem, oferecendo maior comodidade e segurança dispensado o uso de DVR, NVR e HDs tenha acesso ao vivo 24h a todas as câmeras com apenas um click quem tem T.I Cameras ta tranquilo.

Screenshots

UniCam4 screens
Connect Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UniCam at 4.5 against Connect Cam's 1.0. UniCam also leads on ratings volume (52 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Connect Cam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). 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. UniCam sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Connect Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UniCam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniCam has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UniCam ships an update every 3 weeks, Connect Cam every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
UniCam versus Connect Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniCamConnect Cam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (52 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopernittbitT.I. CONNECT LTDA

Customer experience

UniCam

All ratings51 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative60.5%

Connect Cam

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

UniCam

Reported bugs

39 issues
  • Pan/Tilt not straight on iOS
  • Last update erased account and purchases
  • Login issues after payment
  • Premium locked cameras
  • No PTZ options after subscription
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  • Camera not working (Hikvision DS-2CD2083-I)
  • No manual IP entry
  • App crashes with >4 cameras
  • No sound, poor settings
  • Cameras not working locally after update
  • No default resolution setting
  • Dahua NVR not supported
  • HTTPS connection error
  • Crashes when purchasing
  • PTZ fault in ONVIF
  • Subscription/account required
  • No remote access without port forwarding
  • App unusable after last update
  • New account system terrible
  • Purchased version limited to 4 cameras
  • Video stream freezes
  • Constant subscription popup
  • Original purchase cancelled, forced to subscribe
  • Hack attempt after installing
  • New version cut features, introduced subscription
  • Forgets DVR settings
  • Sender not authorized error
  • Half screen green
  • Video stream freezes often
  • Crashes frequently
  • Pro version lost after update
  • Cannot PTZ
  • SDP stream not working
  • 1/4 screen visible, rest green
  • Freezes on Apple TV/iPad
  • No cameras detected
  • Hikvision not supported (port issues)
  • No ONVIF detection
  • No widgets

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
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  • iCloud sync for cameras
  • Launch directly into multi-cam screen
  • Add PTZ controls

Connect Cam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

UniCam

Subscriptions4
  • PRO - 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • MAX - 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • PRO - 6 months$19.996 Months
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  • PRO - 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Starter Version2 variants$1.99
  • Standard Version2 variants$3.99
  • Advanced Version$7.99
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  • PRO version$9.99
None

Connect Cam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UniCam free?
UniCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Connect Cam free?
Connect Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UniCam or Connect Cam?
UniCam is rated higher. UniCam averages 4.5 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Connect Cam averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do UniCam or Connect Cam have ads?
Neither UniCam nor Connect Cam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UniCam or Connect Cam?
UniCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Connect Cam every 3 months. Most recently, UniCam was updated on November 3, 2026 and Connect Cam on November 3, 2026.

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