Comparison

AiCam AI Smart Security Camera vs SB

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

SB

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Security Camera & Baby Monitor – All in One Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful security camera or baby monitor with smart motion and sound detection, ability to select front/back camera, live streaming, and instant notifications. - Two Modes: Camera & Viewer Use one device as a Camera and another as a Viewer – or switch roles anytime. Note: All devices must be signed in to the same iCloud account to sync video clips and push notifications. - Camera Mode (Security Camera) When set to Camera mode, your device becomes a fully functional security camera. Adjustable countdown timer before arming Motion detection with customisable sensitivity Sound detection with adjustable threshold Automatic video recording when motion or sound exceeds your settings Saves video clips directly to Photos Stores clips in iCloud for seamless access across your devices When armed, the app records: 3 seconds before the event 7 seconds after the event (Based on a 10-second recording duration setting) You’ll never miss what happened – even the moments leading up to it. - Instant Push Notifications When an event is detected: A push notification is sent to all devices set to Viewer mode Tapping the notification opens the built-in video player The recorded clip plays instantly Stay informed in real time, wherever you are. - Viewer Mode (Live Monitoring) In Viewer mode, you can: See a list of available Camera devices Watch live video and audio streams Monitor your home, office, or baby remotely When live viewing ends, the Camera device automatically returns to Security mode and continues monitoring. Perfect For: Home security Baby monitoring Pet monitoring Elderly care Office surveillance Simple. Secure. Smart. Transform your devices into a reliable monitoring system powered by iCloud.

Screenshots

AiCam AI Smart Security Camera4 screens
SB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AiCam AI Smart Security Camera at 4.4 against SB's 1.0. AiCam AI Smart Security Camera also leads on ratings volume (114 vs 1). SB's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads 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. SB asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AiCam AI Smart Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AiCam AI Smart Security Camera has 114 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AiCam AI Smart Security Camera ships an update every 2 months, SB monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AiCam AI Smart Security Camera versus SB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAiCam AI Smart Security CameraSB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (114 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings114 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnh NguyenSanjib Biswas

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

SB

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 SB free?
SB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AiCam AI Smart Security Camera or SB?
AiCam AI Smart Security Camera is rated higher. AiCam AI Smart Security Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while SB averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AiCam AI Smart Security Camera or SB have ads?
Neither AiCam AI Smart Security Camera nor SB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AiCam AI Smart Security Camera or SB?
AiCam AI Smart Security Camera ships an update every 2 months, and SB monthly. Most recently, AiCam AI Smart Security Camera was updated on October 22, 2026 and SB on October 24, 2026.

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