# ieGeek Cam vs Camstro

The clearest difference is rating: Camstro at 5.0 against ieGeek Cam's 4.5. Camstro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 33). ieGeek Cam's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 4) and chart position (#143 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ieGeek Cam sells 30 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Camstro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Camstro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ieGeek Cam has 1.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ieGeek Cam ships an update every 2 months, Camstro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ieGeek Cam | Camstro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iegeek-cam/id1601747664/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camstro/id6743885230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 282 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Globalebuy CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601747666) | [Shenzhen Kean Digital co., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018160450) |

## What reviewers say

### ieGeek Cam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iegeek-cam/id1601747664)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Monitor your home's security with live video streaming and motion detection. Receive instant alerts for any detected movement, allowing you to take immediate action for safety. Access recorded footage and manage your surveillance system remotely.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Motion detection recording, Instant push notifications, Video playback, Customizable detection zones, Video sharing

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

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Month | $1.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 1 Device | $1.99 | per month |
| AI-month-as-1-c | $2.99 | per month |
| Cloud Month Event 3 Days | $2.99 | per month |
| AI Subscription 2 Devices | $3.99 | per month |
| cam basic 7days-month-1 | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 1 Device | $4.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-1 | $6.99 | per month |
| 2 device for 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-1 duo | $9.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-1 | $9.99 | per month |
| Cloud AI Month Event 2 Device | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 device for 1 month | $11.99 | per month |
| cam basic 30days-month-2 | $11.99 | per month |
| 4 device for 1 month | $15.99 | per month |
| cam plus-month-2 | $15.99 | per month |
| Cloud Subscription Event 10 | $15.99 | per month |
| 4G Unlimited Month US Cost | $17.99 | per month |
| 1 device for 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| 5 device for 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| 4G Unlimited Month US | $20.99 | per month |
| 1 device for 1 month | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 month | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 month | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 year | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 Device AI Service Year | $19.99 | one-time |
| Data Unlimited Month US Dis. | $20.99 | one-time |
| 1 device for 1 year | $39.99 | one-time |
| Cloud AI Year Event 1 Devices | $49.99 | one-time |
| 2 device for 1 year | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Affordable and great value
- 📸 Clear, high-quality video
- 🔋 Decent battery life
- 🔒 Reliable security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
- 🔋 Battery life could be better
- 📱 App could be more user-friendly
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with required app permissions
- ⏱️ Slow response times and delayed notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Deletion function not working
- Camera logging out unexpectedly
- Issues with multiple device logins
- Inconsistent video quality and frame rate

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize alert sounds
- Longer video recording duration
- Option to disable camera remotely
- Improved integration with smart home platforms
- More advanced motion detection and tracking


### Camstro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camstro/id6743885230)

Monitor your security cameras with real-time video and motion detection. Receive instant alerts for detected motion, ensuring the safety of your home or business. Access playback footage and share video streams from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Real-time video playback, Motion detection recording, Instant push notifications, Playback image checking, Customizable detection zones, Video image sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ieGeek Cam free?

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

### Is Camstro free?

Camstro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ieGeek Cam or Camstro?

Camstro is rated higher. ieGeek Cam averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Camstro averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ieGeek Cam or Camstro have ads?

Neither ieGeek Cam nor Camstro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ieGeek Cam or Camstro?

ieGeek Cam ships an update every 2 months, and Camstro every 3 months. Most recently, ieGeek Cam was updated on September 25, 2026 and Camstro on September 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*