Comparison

UniCam vs Mappedin Scan

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

Mappedin Scan

Effortlessly create 3D indoor maps using LiDAR technology. Scan spaces, upload for advanced editing, or export to various file formats for use anywhere. AI-powered features automate map creation and object placement.

Highlights
  • Scan spaces with LiDAR
  • Create 3D indoor maps
  • AI-powered object placement
  • Upload for full editing
  • Export to PDF, SVG, PNG, USDZ, GeoJSON
  • Embed maps on websites
  • Create navigation routes
Features
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Indoor maps made easy. Mappedin makes it effortless to create beautifully rendered 3D maps. Quickly scan any space using LiDAR technology. Upload maps to Mappedin to unlock full editing features or export to open file types to be used anywhere. Mappedin’s AI mapping technology does the heavy lifting. Automated features make the creation of smart, navigable 3D maps that are both accurate and easy. With Mappedin, you can quickly edit and publish your maps to help visitors find their way. Use the Mappedin iOS App to: - Scan any room and create a map in seconds - Upload your maps to Mappedin for a full map editing experience - Export your maps as a PDF, SVG, PNG, USDZ, and GeoJSON to use with any third-party software Additional Mappedin features: - Sign up and start mapping for free on mappedin.com - Available plans to unlock more powerful mapping tools and features - Place objects like walls, doors, and desks automatically with AI technology - Add descriptions, images, and links - Integrate and embed your map on any website - Create routes to help visitors and crowds navigate spaces The Mappedin iOS app requires a device with iOS 17 with the latest “RoomPlan API" LiDAR to scan and generate your indoor map. The following devices meet this requirement: iPhone 12 Pro, iPad Pro, or any later generations. Have questions? Get in touch at help@mappedin.com. Connect with us: facebook.com/mappedin twitter.com/mappedin instagram.com/mappedinatwork linkedin.com/company/mappedin

Screenshots

UniCam4 screens
Mappedin Scan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mappedin Scan at 100% against UniCam's 33%. Mappedin Scan also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). UniCam's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 5) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Mappedin Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mappedin Scan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniCam has 51 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of UniCam's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mappedin Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UniCam ships an update every 3 weeks, Mappedin Scan monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
UniCam versus Mappedin Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniCamMappedin Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (51 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopernittbitMappedin, Inc.

Customer experience

UniCam

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

Mappedin Scan

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

UniCam

Subscriptions6
  • PRO - 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • MAX - 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • PRO - 6 months$19.996 Months
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  • PRO - 1 year - 33% OFF$19.991 Year
  • PRO - 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • MAX - 1 Year$109.991 Year
One-time4
  • Starter Version2 variants$1.99
  • Standard Version2 variants$3.99
  • Advanced Version2 variants$7.99
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  • PRO version$9.99
None

Mappedin Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UniCam free?
UniCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mappedin Scan free?
Mappedin Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UniCam or Mappedin Scan?
Mappedin Scan is rated higher. UniCam averages 4.5 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Mappedin Scan averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do UniCam or Mappedin Scan have ads?
Neither UniCam nor Mappedin Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UniCam or Mappedin Scan?
UniCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mappedin Scan monthly. Most recently, UniCam was updated on October 29, 2026 and Mappedin Scan on October 23, 2026.

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