mindswarms vs QCV Cam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
mindswarms
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QCV Cam
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QCV: Safe. Loving. Fun. More than a camera, QCV is a family companion for everyday home monitoring. - Stream live video clearly in real time. - Use two-way audio for remote communication. - Capture snapshots of important moments. - Share camera access with trusted family members. QCV helps you stay connected with your home and loved ones from anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QCV Cam at every 2 weeks against mindswarms's every 2 months. QCV Cam also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
mindswarms ships an update every 2 months, QCV Cam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | mindswarms | QCV Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (382 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 382 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MindSwarms, Inc. | com.whalevt.jscam1688 |
Bugs and requests
mindswarms
Reported bugs
2 issues- App freezing/crashing
- Issues with video uploads
Requested features
3 requests- More frequent survey opportunities
- Push notifications for new surveys
- Better customer support
QCV Cam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
mindswarms
No in-app purchases
QCV Cam
No in-app purchases
