i vs SecuritySpy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i
Remotely monitor live video from security cameras on iOS devices. View multiple cameras, take snapshots, and control PTZ functions. Supports up to 64 channels and various video codecs.
- Remote live video monitoring
- Multi-camera view
- Snapshot support
- PTZ control
- Up to 64 channels
- Push notifications
- Playback support
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i-Security is a free app specially built for iOS devices that allows you to remotely monitor live video from security cameras through i-Security Surveillance systems. Users can view multiple cameras simultaneously by 3G or WiFi. It also supports snapshots and physical / digital PTZ control. Features on i-Security: 1. Up to 64 channels of live view display 2. Can setup multiple servers (Single server connection) 3. Support Snapshots 4. Support Physical / Digital PTZ control (Depends on camera) 5. Preset point support (Depends on camera) 6. Digital Input/Output support 7. Support Megapixel resolution 8. Support Playback 9. Support Push Notification 10. Support findNVR (P2P) 11. Favorite view for all i-Security recording servers 12. New Event List Button 13. Support Audio 14. Support Demo Site 15. Support Talk 16. Support QR code Supported Systems Supported OS: iOS - iOS 8 above - iPhone 4 and above - iPad / iPad2 / iPad Air / iPad Air2 / iPad Pro Supported Video codec: -MJPEG -MPEG4 -H.264 -H.265
SecuritySpy
Monitor and control your macOS CCTV camera system remotely from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. View live feeds, playback recordings, and receive motion detection alerts. Essential for a complete video surveillance setup.
- Live video and audio streaming
- Playback of recordings
- Motion detection push notifications
- PTZ camera control
- Two-way audio communication
- Remote arm/disarm recording modes
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The official iPhone, iPad and Apple TV app for our macOS CCTV software SecuritySpy (securityspy.com). The essential component of a complete video surveillance system for your Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV, this app allows you to easily monitor and control your camera system from wherever you are. This iOS app is completely free for registered SecuritySpy users, and also fully functional during the initial trial period. It offers the following features: - Live video and audio from your cameras - Multiplex: cycle through groups of simultaneous live camera views in full screen - Captures: play back recordings, including motion-detected clips, image files or whole-day movies - Save/share images and recordings via email, iMessage, iCloud Photo Sharing and more - Picture in Picture: watch a live camera in a floating window over other apps - Receive push notifications when motion is detected - PTZ control (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) - Two-way audio - Arm or disarm camera recording modes - Easy setup with auto-discovery of SecuritySpy servers on your network - View and manage multiple SecuritySpy servers Please note you will need a Mac running SecuritySpy 5.5.11 or later (securityspy.com), with a license that covers the number of cameras you want to use in the app. We are always happy to hear your feedback, so please get in touch if you have any suggestions for future updates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SecuritySpy at 3.5 against i's 1.8. SecuritySpy also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. SecuritySpy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. i asks for nothing beyond the download.
SecuritySpy holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 86 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of i's written reviews are positive against 57% of SecuritySpy's.
i ships an update every 2 months, SecuritySpy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i | SecuritySpy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (20 ratings) | 3.5 (86 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 57.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 | 86 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Biotech Lab Inc. | Ben Software Ltd |
Customer experience
i
SecuritySpy
In-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
SecuritySpy
- Multiplex & Captures$5.99
