Comparison

Cloud Spy vs Dazz Cam

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

Head to head
About

Cloud Spy

Remotely access your Mac or iOS device's camera to capture photos and videos. It offers motion detection, scheduled recording, and file transfer capabilities, all managed over the internet via Dropbox.

Highlights
  • Remote Mac/iOS camera access
  • Photo and video capture
  • Motion detection with notifications
  • Scheduled camera tasks
  • File drag and drop
  • Remote screenshot capture
Features
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Application to capture photo, video web cam from Mac computer, or other iPhone, iPad, or iPod, with help from Dropbox, and control it over internet. The iPhone, iPad, or iPod can used as client as well as server camera. Optional Mac server software called "Cloud Spy Svr", and please download from Mac App store, if you want to use your Mac computer as server camera or as Client at the same time. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cloud-spy-svr/id501988002?ls=1&mt=12 * Using "Cloud Spy" you can easily access your Mac Camera, iPhone, or iPad as server camera capture it, and display it in your iPhone, iPad. * Download 30 second video from server camera * Detect motion in front of Mac webcam, and record the activity, and notify IOS client. * Stream image (WIFI only) * You can also make task to inform server to capture camera from start time, interval of taking snapshot and duration. * Using "copy paste" features, whenever you copy text or image from your mac, the text and image will be automatically send to iPhone/iPad app. * Now you can drag and drop file to iPhone or iPad with easy You can remote control Mac OS X camera and download the image when you on the move. Do not need special software or network setting to use this application, just register for Dropbox account "www.dropbox.com" (its free). Features - Motion detection and inform client through push notification - Record video by your command over internet. - Capture camera on your mac using iPhone, iPad - Capture screenshot on your mac using iPhone, iPad - Send command to server to capture image by tasks (start time, duration, and interval) no need to trigger server to capture camera manually. Easy Install (1) Apply for Dropbox account if you dont have one (www.dropbox.com) (2) Download this software on iPhone or iPad, and link to Dropbox using Dropbox Account. (3) Download server application, run and link to Dropbox using Dropbox Account and you are done. Please go to following website for more detail how to install dan use the software. http://www.gmsoft.net/Cloud%20Spy.html

About

Dazz Cam

Capture authentic vintage photos and videos with a variety of classic film and modern digital camera emulations. Offers a range of editing tools and effects to enhance your shots without post-editing.

Highlights
  • Authentic vintage photo and video capture
  • Emulates 80s film cameras
  • Supports various retro film formats
  • Modern digital camera profiles
  • Double exposure effect
  • Import existing photos for editing
  • Adjustable camera settings
Features
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Dazz Camera, Pro Photographer in your Pocket. We believe in keeping it simple, no need for post-editing. With just one tap, you can capture the most authentic vintage photos or videos, letting you enjoy the moment without distractions. Dazz camera is inspired by classic film cameras from the 80s. We’ve sampled real film stock to recreate the colors and textures of vintage photography. Dazz camera supports shooting in various retro film formats like 135 film, 120 film, toy cameras, slide film, half-frame cameras, instant camera, 3D film photography, disposable camera, and more. Besides film photography, Dazz camera also offers modern digital camera color profiles, including compact camera, CCD camera, and we’re constantly adding more. You can also capture videos with a retro vibe, using formats like 8mm film camera, 16mm film camera, VHS tape camera, DCR camera, movie camera, and slide projector. We’re always rolling out new cameras, so keep an eye out! When you’re capturing photos and videos, we’ve got some cool extra features and accessories for you: - Save the negative and reprocess it to achieve different exposure and color temperature. (Available on select cameras) - Double exposure effect by layering two photos. - Timer for delayed shots. - Flash. - Import your existing photos for editing. (Available on select cameras) - Adjust color temperature and tint. - Switch between preset focal lengths or adjust freely. - Tweak exposure compensation. - Adjust ISO and shutter speed. - Stabilization settings. - Composition grids. - Fisheye lens. - Starburst lens. - Color flash filters. - Prism lens. - ND filter. When you share your photos on social media, don’t forget to tag them with #dazzcam. Our team might just feature your awesome photos in our collection! Got any questions? Email us at dazz.camera@gmail.com. Dazz Pro Subscription - Join Dazz Pro to access all cameras and accessories. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal, in accordance with your plan, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings any time after purchase. Terms of Use: http://dazz.ltd/dazz/terms_and_conditions.html Privacy policy: http://dazz.ltd/dazz/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

Cloud Spy4 screens
Dazz Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dazz Cam at 74% against Cloud Spy's 25%. Dazz Cam also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). Cloud Spy's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cloud Spy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Dazz Cam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dazz Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dazz Cam has 117K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Cloud Spy's written reviews are positive against 74% of Dazz Cam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Spy ships an update every 3 months, Dazz Cam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Cloud Spy versus Dazz Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud SpyDazz Cam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (15 ratings)4.8 (117K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews74.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15117K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#30 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGGM41DAZZ PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Cloud Spy

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

Dazz Cam

All ratings114,763 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews2,402 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral10.0%
Negative15.6%

Bugs and requests

Cloud Spy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Dazz Cam

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • D3D camera not working on some devices
  • Photos not saving properly
  • Incompatibility with older iPhones

Requested features

11 requests
  • Save camera settings as presets
  • Add Dazz community feature to share presets
  • Option to disable timestamp
  • Allow importing photos to apply filters
  • Option to save original photo without filters
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  • Live preview of filters before taking photo
  • Higher quality photo/video export
  • More video filter options like VHS
  • Ability to adjust grain/effects intensity
  • Support for iPad
  • Ability to write captions/stories for photos

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cloud Spy

One-time3
  • Capture camera task$0.99
  • Copy Paste Feature$0.99
  • Pro Version$0.99
10 purchases

Dazz Cam

Subscriptions1
  • Dazz Pro$6.991 Year
One-time9
  • Dazz Black Camera$0.99
  • Dazz Flash Color$0.99
  • Dazz ND Filter$0.99
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  • Dazz Fisheye Lens$1.99
  • Dazz Inst SQ$1.99
  • Dazz Camera NT16$1.99
  • Dazz S Classic$1.99
  • Dazz Exp Camera$2.99
  • Dazz Pro One-Time Purchase$19.99

Questions

Is Cloud Spy free?
Cloud Spy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dazz Cam free?
Dazz Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cloud Spy or Dazz Cam?
Dazz Cam is rated higher. Cloud Spy averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Dazz Cam averages 4.8 from 117K ratings.
Do Cloud Spy or Dazz Cam have ads?
Cloud Spy shows ads; Dazz Cam does not.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Spy or Dazz Cam?
Cloud Spy ships an update every 3 months, and Dazz Cam every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cloud Spy was updated on October 23, 2026 and Dazz Cam on October 29, 2026.

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