Comparison

SC vs Pettena

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

Head to head

About

SC

Monitor live and recorded footage from your cameras remotely. Purchase plans within the app to enable cloud recording. Ideal for home security, pet monitoring, and video calls.

Highlights

Real-time camera viewing
Recorded footage playback
Remote access
Cloud recording option
Video calls between devices
Home security monitoring

Features

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設置したカメラのリアルタイム映像や録画映像を、遠隔地でも確認することができます。アプリ内でプランを購入すると、クラウドに録画することも可能になります。留守中の防犯対策はもちろんの事、大切な家族やペット（愛犬・愛猫など）を見守ったり、スマホ、カメラ間でのテレビ電話を楽しんだりと、簡単・お手軽に、いつでもどこでも御利用出来ます。

About

Pettena

Features

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About this app The Pettena app helps you set up Pettena smart devices within minutes and puts everything you need at the tip of your fingers. • Control your smart device from anywhere. • Invite families to manage the device together. • Receive real time video and motion detection alerts. Feel free to contact us at support@pettena.jp if you need help.

Screenshots

SC4 screens

Pettena3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pettena at none against SC's 12. Pettena also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. SC sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Pettena asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SC ships an update every 8 months, Pettena every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

SC versus Pettena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SC	Pettena
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	5.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 8 months	Every 5 months — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0	11.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	564 MB	74 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	SINEI Co.,Ltd.	SHENZHEN APICAL TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD