Comparison

AiCam AI Smart Security Camera vs iCBClient

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

Head to head
About

AiCam AI Smart Security Camera

Transform an old iPhone or iPad into a smart home security system. It uses AI to detect and recognize specific objects and events, sending you timely notifications. Enjoy privacy with on-device processing and customizable monitoring options for home, baby, or pet surveillance.

Highlights
  • AI smart event detection (objects & sounds)
  • On-device video processing for privacy
  • Live-streaming with manual recording
  • Event history with filtering
  • Apple Shortcuts and Siri integration
  • Customizable notification options
  • Local or iCloud storage
Features
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With all the features available today, AiCam is the perfect solution to your home security needs. Our app turns your unused iPhone or iPad into a smart home monitoring system that you can take with you anywhere. AiCam's advanced machine learning algorithms detect and recognize relevant objects and events so that you can be sure you'll receive notifications only when necessary. Whether you want to monitor your house for security reasons, keep an eye on the baby, check in on an elderly loved one, or watch over your pets, our app has got you covered. When it comes to privacy, AiCam takes no chances. All video processing, detection, and recognition work takes place offline on your device so that your data stays private. We don't collect any information from our users, and the app requires an internet connection only if you want to save footage to iCloud or receive push notifications. AiCam includes all the essential features of a standard surveillance camera and much more, including: * Smart event detection that recognizes everything from people and animals to movements and sounds. * Event history that lets you view saved footage by date and type of event. * Live-streaming that allows you to see what's happening in real-time, trigger manual recordings, and switch between front and back camera. * Integration with Apple Shortcuts app and Siri, so you can control AiCam with voice commands or schedule-based triggers. * Powerful notification options that send alerts via push notifications or webhook requests. Whether you're using AiCam to monitor your home, office, or anything in between, you'll love our app's various customization options. You can change the resolution of recorded videos, set minimum and maximum recording times, and choose whether to save footage locally or on iCloud. Additionally, our low-power mode ensures that the app consumes less energy and protects your battery in the long run. Download our world-standard smart home monitoring application today and enjoy peace of mind like never before! --- AiCam's features in detail: Smart Event Detection: * AI Image Recognition of Human, Cat, Dog, Bird, Bear, Vehicle * AI Sound Recognition of Human Voice, Siren, Dog Bark, Baby Cry, Glass Breaking, Cat Meow, Water Running * Device Motion Detection * Camera Motion Detection * Noise Detection Event History: * Store video locally on the device or your private iCloud account. * View histories of detected events. * Export recorded video to the Files app. * Automatically remove local copies to save disk space. * Filter histories by date and event type. Live-Streaming: * Stream live camera over Wi-Fi / 3G/ 4G / LTE to other phones or streaming platforms like YouTube, Twitch, ... * Trigger manual video recording when viewing livestream. Shortcuts: * Use the Apple Shortcuts app to control AiCam based on triggers like time schedule or location. * Turn on/off monitoring mode. * Open camera using available capture devices (front, back, wide-angle, telephoto). * Start recording video with a defined duration using any available capture device. Notification: * Send smart real-time alerts on event detection. * Send webhook request on event detection. You can use this feature to trigger any service that supports receiving Webhook a request, like IFTTT or Zapier. * Send a push notification when the battery level or device's thermal state changed. Other features: * Record video in different resolutions: 480p, 720p, 1080p, 4K. * Tap to focus or tap & hold to lock camera focus. * Low-power mode to reduce energy usage. * Support any device orientation. * Protect each screen with Touch ID/Face ID against unauthorized access. Privacy Policy: https://www.ai-cam.app/app-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.ai-cam.app/terms-of-use

About

iCBClient

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iCBClient is a track, monitor and control application for the Streaming Networks' iRecord Bait Car vehicle surveillance system. When 'Armed', the application continuously monitors the vehicle via the baitcar Server and raises an alarm if the vehicle is accessed illegally. The Server starts streaming video/ audio and location data, which application receives and renders in real time. This enables authorities to watch video and listen to the activities in the vehicle and observe changing vehicle locations on map, speed and direction of travel of the vehicle. The application allows necessary action to be taken at an appropriate time such as locking the doors and switching off the vehicle ignition prior to apprehending the offenders.

Screenshots

AiCam AI Smart Security Camera4 screens
iCBClient3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iCBClient at none against AiCam AI Smart Security Camera's 9. iCBClient also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. AiCam AI Smart Security Camera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iCBClient asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AiCam AI Smart Security Camera ships an update every 2 months, iCBClient every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AiCam AI Smart Security Camera versus iCBClient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAiCam AI Smart Security CameraiCBClient
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (114 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings114 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnh NguyenStreaming Networks Inc.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

AiCam AI Smart Security Camera

Subscriptions9
  • AiCam Premium$4.991 Month
  • AiCam Premium$5.991 Month
  • AiCam Premium$6.991 Month
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  • AiCam Premium$18.491 Year
  • AiCam Premium$23.491 Year
  • AiCam Premium$29.991 Year
  • AiCam Premium$34.991 Year
  • AiCam Premium$39.991 Year
  • AiCam Premium$43.991 Year
None

iCBClient

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AiCam AI Smart Security Camera free?
AiCam AI Smart Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iCBClient free?
iCBClient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AiCam AI Smart Security Camera or iCBClient have ads?
Neither AiCam AI Smart Security Camera nor iCBClient shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AiCam AI Smart Security Camera or iCBClient?
AiCam AI Smart Security Camera ships an update every 2 months, and iCBClient every 2 weeks. Most recently, AiCam AI Smart Security Camera was updated on September 24, 2026 and iCBClient on September 9, 2026.

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