Comparison

AiCam AI Smart Security Camera vs ParkedTimer

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

ParkedTimer

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Never lose track of your parking again. Parked is a smart parking timer designed to help you avoid fines, track your parking sessions, and return to your car with confidence. Whether you're parking for 15 minutes or several hours, Parked keeps everything simple and organised. System-Level Parking Alarm When your parking expires, Parked sounds a system alarm powered by AlarmKit — it cuts through Silent Mode and Focus so you never miss it. Extend your session or end it directly from the alarm. Live Countdown on Your Lock Screen See exactly how long you have left without opening the app. A real-time countdown appears on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Smart Parking Timer Quick preset durations (15m, 30m, 1h, 2h) Tap-to-select custom durations (Pro) Extend your session at any time Visual car progress bar that fills red as time runs out Clear countdown with urgency indicators Haptic feedback on every interaction Save Your Parking Location Optionally store your parking location when you start a session. View it later on a map and get walking directions back to your car. Directions Back to Your Car (Pro) Open Apple Maps directly from your parking history and navigate back instantly. Track Your Parking Costs (Pro) Pay on exit? No problem. Add the cost after your session ends Log expenses per session See monthly spend summaries View your average parking cost Monthly Insights (Pro) Understand your parking habits: Total spend this month Average cost per session Organised session history Grouped by Today, Yesterday and Earlier Smart Duration Suggestions (Pro) Parked remembers how long you usually stay at a location and suggests the last used duration when you return. Parked Pro (One-Time Purchase) Unlock advanced features with a single purchase: Unlimited history Custom durations Smart suggestions Cost tracking Monthly summaries Directions to your car No subscriptions. No recurring fees. Built for Simplicity Parked is designed to be clean, fast and distraction-free. No unnecessary features — just the tools you need to manage parking confidently.

Screenshots

AiCam AI Smart Security Camera4 screens
ParkedTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AiCam AI Smart Security Camera at every 2 months against ParkedTimer's every 5 months. AiCam AI Smart Security Camera also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. AiCam AI Smart Security Camera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ParkedTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AiCam AI Smart Security Camera ships an update every 2 months, ParkedTimer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AiCam AI Smart Security Camera versus ParkedTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAiCam AI Smart Security CameraParkedTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (114 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings114 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnh NguyenAndrien Ricketts

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
1 purchases

ParkedTimer

One-time1
  • ParkedTimer Pro$3.99

Questions

Is AiCam AI Smart Security Camera free?
AiCam AI Smart Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ParkedTimer free?
ParkedTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AiCam AI Smart Security Camera or ParkedTimer have ads?
Neither AiCam AI Smart Security Camera nor ParkedTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AiCam AI Smart Security Camera or ParkedTimer?
AiCam AI Smart Security Camera ships an update every 2 months, and ParkedTimer every 5 months. Most recently, AiCam AI Smart Security Camera was updated on October 18, 2026 and ParkedTimer on October 16, 2026.

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