# a vs ShowMo

The clearest difference is rating: a at 5.0 against ShowMo's 2.5. a also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). ShowMo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 28 months). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShowMo sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. a asks for nothing beyond the download.

a holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

a ships an update every 28 months, ShowMo monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | a | ShowMo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-secure-live/id1531860756/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showmo-smart-camera/id6748905935/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 533 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Avidsen srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/975303464) | [Puwell Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615335572) |

## What reviewers say

### a

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-secure-live/id1531860756)

Access live video feeds remotely for 24 hours via a mobile app. Features a clean interface, QR code scanning for easy setup, and pan-tilt-zoom controls for cameras.

**Highlights:** Remote live viewing, 24-hour access, QR code setup, PTZ camera control, Concise GUI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShowMo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showmo-smart-camera/id6748905935)

Monitor your home and family with this interactive security system. It offers real-time video streaming, two-way audio, and instant motion alerts, ensuring you're always connected to your home.

**Highlights:** Real-time video streaming, Two-way audio communication, Video playback, Motion detection alerts, Color night vision, Wearable device support

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 days cycle 1 device | $1.99 | per month |
| 7 days cycle 4 devices | $6.99 | per month |
| 30 days cycle 1 device | $39.99 | per year |
| 7 days cycle 4 devices | $69.99 | per year |
| 30 days cycle 7 devices | $179.99 | per year |
| 30 days cycle 8 devices | $199.99 | per year |
| 30 days cycle 9 devices | $219.99 | per year |
| 30 days cycle 10 devices | $239.99 | per year |
| 30 days cycle 11 devices | $259.99 | per year |
| 30 days cycle 12 devices | $279.99 | per year |
| 30 days cycle 13 devices | $299.99 | per year |
| 30 days cycle 14 devices | $319.99 | per year |
| 30 days cycle 15 devices | $339.99 | per year |
| 30 days cycle 16 devices | $359.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is a free?

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

### Is ShowMo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, a or ShowMo?

a is rated higher. a averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ShowMo averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do a or ShowMo have ads?

a shows ads; ShowMo does not.

### Which is updated more often, a or ShowMo?

a ships an update every 28 months, and ShowMo monthly. Most recently, a was updated on June 20, 2026 and ShowMo on September 24, 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.*