Comparison

VLog Cam vs Boykeep

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

Head to head
About

VLog Cam

Features
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Vlog Cam enables you to capture video clips just like time-lapse. Capture video clips in the same location and orientation easily with the assistance of previous photo overlay and orientation log. By setting clip limits, each video clip will capture with a specific length. Vlog Cam includes Standard Camera Features: • Default highest video quality output depends on the device. Configure between HD, FHD, and 4K. • Pinch to Zoom. • Touch Focus. • Touch Exposure Control. • Show/Hide Grid. • Show/Hide Leveler. • Enable/Disable Flash. • Switch Front or Back Camera. • Support Landscape or Portrait mode. • Video capture with EXIF Data. • Video capture with embedded time and date. • Video clip delay start. Delays 3 seconds on button press to eliminate camera shake. • Video clip auto stop limit. E.g., video clip auto stops at 5 seconds. Vlog Cam Features: • Show overlay image for position mapping. • Enable/Disable Save Original Photo while video capture. • Show/Hide Device orientation such as heading (0-360° relative to North) and device pitch angle (0° horizontal, looking up, e.g., 20.5°, or looking down, e.g., -15.6°). Useful for day-by-day reference when the device is handheld to get the same position every day. • Show/Hide Time and Date. Create Custom Projects: • Create projects with custom settings. • Rename/Delete custom projects. • Show overlay image for positioning while capturing the next video clip. • Select first or last image for overlay. • First overlay will always use the first captured image as an overlay reference. • Last overlay will always use the previous captured image as an overlay reference. • Show/Hide Capture Number. • Show/Hide Title. • Videos captured with custom projects are saved into a custom album in the photo library for fast and easy access. The album name matches the custom project title. • Video clip names match the project title. E.g., Plant-12-12-2021.mp4. Quick Start Guide: - Tap on the Project button. - Create a project and define the capture settings. - Tap on the project name to load the project. - Position the camera and start capturing. Usage Scenario: Let's assume we are going to capture a video clip of building construction day by day. - Start by tapping on the Project button. - Create a project named "Building." - Define capture settings. E.g., set clip limit to 10 seconds and other options on by default. - Set Show Overlay Image to "First." - Select the project "Building" and start capturing. - The clip will stop automatically after 10 seconds. - On the first day, the orientation and overlay image will be saved. - On the next day, load the project "Building" again. - An overlay will show to assist you in getting the same position. - You can use the orientation data as a reference for positioning. - The time and date option can be a reference if you want to capture the clip at specific times such as 9:00 AM every day. - Captured clips will be saved automatically in the photo library. - After the building is completed, you can join all the clips together using the iMovie app or any movie editing app easily. - Enjoy your unique video time-lapse. Usage: • Creating scientific video logs, such as monitoring flora or fauna. • Tracking the progress of building construction in the same location/position. • Capturing landscape video clips over extended periods, ranging from months to years. • Observing plant growth processes. • Documenting seasonal landscape changes. • Keeping long-duration video log diaries. • Monitoring changes in waterfall or river levels over long periods, such as months or years. • And many more uses, limited only by your imagination. Tips: • Use the overlay image feature to capture objects in the same position repeatedly. • Device orientation is best for pinpointing object locations. • Use the leveler to capture perfectly horizontal images. Thanks for your support! Visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

About

Boykeep

Monitor your home with a Wi-Fi video camera that connects easily to your smartphone. View live feeds remotely, engage in two-way conversations, and receive motion detection alerts. Features include high-definition video and pan, tilt, zoom capabilities.

Highlights
  • Two-way conversation and audio
  • Motion detection alerts
  • High-definition video
  • Pan, tilt, and zoom control
  • Facial recognition
Features
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The boykeep is home monitoring Wi-Fi video camera brand that sets up easily on your smartphone. With boykeep camera, you can view your live video feed from anywhere by logging into the free app on your smartphone. APP Features: 1、Two-way conversation and audio. 2、Motion detected activity. 3、High-definition video. 4、Pan, tilt, zoom on your phone to see more details of the room. 5、Facial recognition.

Screenshots

VLog Cam4 screens
Boykeep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Boykeep at Free against VLog Cam's $4.99. Boykeep also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Boykeep is free to download; VLog Cam costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VLog Cam ships an update every 21 months, Boykeep every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VLog Cam versus Boykeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVLog CamBoykeep
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (4.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—38.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—4.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB359 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHeng Jia LiangHangzhou Kua Shi Technology Co., Ltd.

Bugs and requests

VLog Cam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Boykeep

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cameras not connecting to server
  • Cameras not recording
  • App crashing or shutting down unexpectedly
  • Blank screens in help and feedback section

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to disable cloud storage and keep recordings local
  • Ability to cancel iCloud trial subscription
  • Multi-camera viewing screen improvements
  • Option to disable status light
  • Ability to record for longer durations

In-app purchases

None

VLog Cam

No in-app purchases

None

Boykeep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VLog Cam free?
VLog Cam costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boykeep free?
Boykeep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VLog Cam or Boykeep have ads?
Neither VLog Cam nor Boykeep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VLog Cam or Boykeep?
VLog Cam ships an update every 21 months, and Boykeep every 3 weeks. Most recently, VLog Cam was updated on August 17, 2026 and Boykeep on October 16, 2026.

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