Comparison

iSpy Cameras vs Blower

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

Head to head
About

iSpy Cameras

Access and control thousands of live public video cameras worldwide in real-time. Browse by category, country, or keywords, and save your favorites. Features include zooming, camera control, and snapshot sharing.

Highlights
  • View live public cameras worldwide
  • Real-time camera control
  • Search cameras by category/location
  • Save favorite cameras
  • Save and share snapshots
  • Rate cameras
Features
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iSpy Cameras allows you to view and control thousands of public video cameras from around the world in real-time from your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Thank you for making iSpy Cameras one of the Top Paid Apps around the world! iSpy Cameras has been a #1 Paid App in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Korea, and Croatia as well as the #1 Paid Entertainment App in Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia. iSpy Cameras was also one of the Top 10 Bestselling Paid Entertainment iPad Apps of 2010! Yes, the cameras are all LIVE! Nothing is pre-recorded! Check out this thread in our discussion forum for our responses to some of the more recent iSpy Cameras reviews: https://skjm.com/forum/index.php?topic=504.0 We have thousands of cameras in our database, with frequent updates to remove any cameras that may have temporarily gone offline. To view cameras from a certain area, tap the "Search" tab. To request cameras from a specific area, please send us an e-mail or let us know in the discussion forum as opposed to requesting it in a 1-star review. Thanks! :) Visit https://skjm.com/ispy/vid.php to view the iSpy Demo & Features video! - Swipe back and forth between pages of camera thumbnails that are updating in real-time. - Tap a thumbnail to zoom in. Tap the X to zoom out. - If the camera supports it, tap the Control button to control it. (You may have to wait in line for your turn.) - Swipe to move the camera, pinch to zoom in and out. (Zoom may not be supported by some cameras.) - Choose from a number of camera presets, if available. - Save cameras as your favorites. - Save or share camera snapshots. - Rate cameras. Choose from the following camera list tabs: - Random - Displays a random selection of cameras. - Top Rated - Displays the cameras sorted by average rating. - Most Recent - Displays the cameras sorted by the date and time they were added. - Favorites - Displays your favorite cameras. You can also search through the database of cameras by Category, Country, State, City, or Keywords. If you are looking to connect to your own private webcams and network cameras (and receive notifications on your iOS device when motion is detected) then check out our other applications, iCam Pro and iCam - https://skjm.com/icam/

About

Blower

Simulate blowing air from your device's speaker to interact with virtual flames. Features include blowing out candles, making flames dance to music, and controlling them with your voice. Optimize airflow for the best experience.

Highlights
  • Blow out candles and lighter flames
  • Flames dance to music beat
  • Control flames with voice
  • Automatic gun mode for flame shiver
  • Optimize airflow with built-in tuner
  • Interactive touch rotor with sparks
  • Birthday iMessage Stickerpack
Features
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"It blows air!", CNN --- Unlock the new mind-blowing feature on your iPhone and iPad: Blow out candle or lighter flames, let flames dance to the music beat, or control flames with your voice! Blower uses secret hardware features of your device, check below for the Blower Power. • "Believe it or not, it blows air!" , Gizmodo • Knocked Ellen Degeneres right out of her chair during her TV talkshow! • "a one-of-a-kind application that pushes the iPhone’s functionality and awesomeness even further", krapps.com • Ranked overall #1 in 20+ countries in the App Store • 40+ YouTube movies of users all around the world • "This is both totally stupid and incredibly brilliant", youtube comment by "mambokurtz" Try it yourself and be amazed... Start your Blower and feel the air flowing from the speaker opening. Fun party trick examples: • BLOW mode: blow out candles and lighter flames • BEAT mode: let flames dance to the music beat, or control flames with your voice! • GUN mode: let flames shiver with automatic gun mode • TUNER mode: adjust the blower engine to optimize air flow on your device • Touch the blower rotor: drive it yourself and see the sparks • Birthday iMessage Stickerpack Curious? Watch the blower in action on BlowerApp.com, or search for "iPhone blower" on YouTube. Have fun, Qneo BLOWER POWER For maximum blowing power, remove protective covers/casings that could block the air flow, use maximum audio volume, optimize with the built-in tuner, and ensure no dust has accumulated in your speaker opening. You can verify the cool air flow by holding the speaker opening close to your mouth. When blowing out candles, don't burn your device!

Screenshots

iSpy Cameras4 screens
Blower4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iSpy Cameras at 83% against Blower's 53%. iSpy Cameras also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Blower's advantage is chart position (#33 vs #148). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

iSpy Cameras costs $0.99 and Blower $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iSpy Cameras holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 532 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of iSpy Cameras's written reviews are positive against 53% of Blower's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSpy Cameras ships an update every 8 months, Blower every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
iSpy Cameras versus Blower: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSpy CamerasBlower
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (532 ratings) — better4.5 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews — better52.9% of reviews
Number of ratings5321.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#148#33 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSKJM, LLCQneo

Customer experience

iSpy Cameras

All ratings532 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews375 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative10.4%

Blower

All ratings1,339 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews344 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative41.3%

User reviews

iSpy Cameras

From 532 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌍 Fascinating glimpse into the world
  • 🕵️‍♂️ Ability to control cameras remotely
  • 🎨 Diverse range of camera locations
  • ⏱️ Smooth and responsive camera controls
  • 🤩 Highly entertaining and addictive

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific cameras
  • 🌐 Limited camera coverage in certain regions
  • 🔴 Occasional lags and buffering issues
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with public surveillance cameras
  • 🔋 Potential for high battery drain

Blower

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💨 Blows air
  • 🔥 Blows out candles
  • 🤩 Fun and interesting app
  • 👍 Works as expected

Room to improve

  • 🔊 Loud and annoying noise
  • 🌬️ Weak air flow
  • 💰 Overpriced for the functionality
  • 🐛 Doesn't work on all devices

Bugs and requests

iSpy Cameras

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cameras disappearing from favorites
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved search functionality
  • More cameras in underrepresented regions
  • Higher video quality and resolution
  • Ability to save and share screenshots
  • Integration with social media platforms

Blower

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Damages phone speakers
  • Automatically sets volume to max

Requested features

3 requests
  • More powerful air flow
  • Additional modes or features
  • Volume control options

In-app purchases

None

iSpy Cameras

No in-app purchases

None

Blower

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSpy Cameras free?
iSpy Cameras costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blower free?
Blower costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iSpy Cameras or Blower?
iSpy Cameras is rated higher. iSpy Cameras averages 4.7 out of 5 from 532 ratings, while Blower averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.
Do iSpy Cameras or Blower have ads?
Neither iSpy Cameras nor Blower shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSpy Cameras or Blower?
iSpy Cameras ships an update every 8 months, and Blower every 9 months. Most recently, iSpy Cameras was updated on September 26, 2026 and Blower on September 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, iSpy Cameras or Blower?
iSpy Cameras currently peaks at #148 in the App Store charts, and Blower at #33. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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