# Conico vs Smart Security Camera App

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Security Camera App at 4.7 against Conico's 2.0. Smart Security Camera App also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Conico's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Conico sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Smart Security Camera App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Security Camera App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Security Camera App has 2.5K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Conico's written reviews are positive against 25% of Smart Security Camera App's.

Conico ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Security Camera App every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Conico | Smart Security Camera App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conico/id1551921491/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-security-camera-app/id6740097025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 114 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 156 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Leng Qian Bao Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457660081) | [On Hand Apps - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724087308) |

## What reviewers say

### Conico

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/conico/id1551921491)

Monitor your home, shops, or offices remotely with real-time video surveillance. Receive instant alerts for abnormal activity and access video history for peace of mind. Control camera direction and utilize features like intercom and digital zoom.

**Highlights:** Real-time video surveillance, HD video viewing, Remote PTZ control, Intelligent video recording, Real-time notification and playback, Real-time intercom, Alarm and information push

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 cam for 7 days loop record | $2.99 | per month |
| 2 cam for 7 days loop record | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 cam for 30 days loop record | $6.99 | per month |
| 4 cam for 7 days loop record | $8.99 | per month |
| 2 cam for 30 days loop record | $11.99 | per month |
| 8 cam for 7 days loop record | $14.99 | per month |
| 4 cam for 30 days loop record | $20.99 | per month |
| 8 cam for 30 days loop record | $34.99 | per month |
| 7-day cycle 1 month service | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30-day cycle 1 month service | $6.99 | one-time |
| 7-day cycle 1 year service | $29.99 | one-time |
| 7 days record/valid 1 Year. | $29.99 | one-time |
| 7 days record/valid 2 Years | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍🏼 Helpful for some users
- 🚀 Works well for IP webcam
- 👍🏼 Easy setup
- 👍🏼 Works great for multiple cameras
- 👍🏼 Good audio quality for some

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App constantly crashes
- 🐛 App logs out frequently
- 🐛 App doesn't load after logout
- 🐛 Cannot set up cameras
- 🐛 No customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App constantly crashes
- App logs out and doesn't load
- Cannot set up cameras, no code on devices
- Login issues: 'username not valid' after signup
- App shuts off unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Fix motion notification issues
- Improve app stability and prevent crashes
- Allow users to set up cameras without codes
- Provide better customer support
- Fix login issues where username is not valid


### Smart Security Camera App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-security-camera-app/id6740097025)

Stream live footage from your WiFi security cameras and manage multiple IP cameras from anywhere. This app offers a user-friendly interface for easy connection, organization, and monitoring of your space, providing peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Stream live footage from WiFi cameras, Manage multiple IP cameras, Monitor your space remotely, User-friendly interface, Customizable camera management, Connect to cameras instantly

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Security Camera Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Smart Security Camera Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Smart Security Camera Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great security
- ⭐ Friendly and helpful customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Forced subscription
- 🚫 Difficult to set up
- 🚫 Unreliable app
- 🚫 Unauthorized charges

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work as expected
- Incompatible with certain camera models

**Requested features**

- Improve setup instructions
- Allow use without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Conico free?

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

### Is Smart Security Camera App free?

Smart Security Camera App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Conico or Smart Security Camera App?

Smart Security Camera App is rated higher. Conico averages 2.0 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Smart Security Camera App averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Conico or Smart Security Camera App have ads?

Neither Conico nor Smart Security Camera App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Conico or Smart Security Camera App?

Conico ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smart Security Camera App every 3 days. Most recently, Conico was updated on October 9, 2026 and Smart Security Camera App on October 13, 2026.

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