Comparison

Cloud Spy vs Faceter Video Surveillance

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

Faceter Video Surveillance

This cloud-based video surveillance solution works with various cameras, including smartphones, to monitor physical spaces 24/7. It offers instant alerts, smart analytics, and remote access for businesses and private users. The system is designed for easy setup and scalability, providing actionable insights without complex hardware.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based video surveillance
  • Works with IP cameras, DVRs, and smartphones
  • Instant alerts via Telegram
  • Smart analytics (people, vehicle, motion detection)
  • AI-powered video summaries
  • Remote access and camera sharing
  • Scalable for businesses of all sizes
Features
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Faceter is smart cloud video surveillance (VSaaS) with its own line of security cameras. Connect third-party IP cameras or use a smartphone as a camera without buying equipment. Monitor offices, warehouses, stores, and your home from a single system. Get notifications in Telegram and Max, and use an AI Agent for quick archive search instead of long video playback. Why You Need Faceter Faceter combines any cameras into a single smart video surveillance system. Connect devices via ONVIF or RTSP with a public IP address. You can: • Watch live video from any camera online through the cloud • Use a smartphone as a surveillance camera (turn an old phone into an IP camera) without buying equipment • Find any moment in the archive in seconds with smart event marking and timeline search instead of hours of viewing • Keep video surveillance 24/7 • Get a free daily timelapse in messengers: review your whole day in 1 minute • Receive event descriptions from the AI Agent • Get event alerts via push notifications and messengers (Telegram, Max, etc.) • Use the app on phone, tablet, computer, Mac, Windows, and TV Any Cameras, One System Maximum stability is ensured with Faceter's cameras: full compatibility and all analytics out of the box. Already have third-party cameras? Connect them via ONVIF and RTSP protocols. Faceter records video locally to an SD card without internet or cloud fees. In development: our line of network video recorders (NVR) for hybrid systems. Review a full day's archive in 5 minutes and download any clip instantly. We built a practical app design, fast servers, and a special cloud storage format. Connecting a camera takes a couple of minutes. An old smartphone connects just as easily: convert a phone into a security camera without buying extra hardware. Smart Detections Built-in detections recognize human silhouettes, vehicles, pets, and movement, capturing line crossings and intrusions. The system cuts false alarms like rain, snow, waving branches, and shadows. You only get push alerts during real events. Faceter AI Agent The AI Agent works in Telegram, Max, or in the app. Chat with it in plain text instead of watching video. Ask a question and get a precise summary from the archive: "What time did the delivery car arrive?", "What happened on site from 12:00 to 13:00?", or "Did anyone enter the warehouse after closing?". The agent also sends concise text descriptions of current events: "Person passed by", "Truck entered", "Dog near the door". Why Choose Faceter Faceter is an analytics tool with a transparent pricing model. • AI Agent without overpaying: text reports are included in cloud subscriptions. No extra payment for AI features. • Free basic features: live streaming and smart detections work free without a cloud plan. Cameras can record to an SD card without internet. • No complex servers: launch without expensive servers or engineer visits. Human detection works without biometrics or facial recognition. Only Useful Features • Online live camera streaming • Timelapse: full day in a minute • Event alerts via push, Telegram, and Max • Intelligent archive search • Saving required video clips • Access rights management • Russian language interface • Faceter compatibility with Windows, Mac, and TV Faceter is also great for home: baby monitor, elderly care, or pet watching (with pet detection). Set up video surveillance in 5 minutes. Get alerts in Telegram or Max when events happen. Download Faceter and monitor your home, office, or business from anywhere!

Screenshots

Cloud Spy4 screens
Faceter Video Surveillance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Faceter Video Surveillance at 4.6 against Cloud Spy's 3.7. Faceter Video Surveillance also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (45% vs 25%). Cloud Spy's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Faceter Video Surveillance sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Faceter Video Surveillance holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Faceter Video Surveillance has 339 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 45% of Faceter Video Surveillance's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Spy ships an update every 3 months, Faceter Video Surveillance fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cloud Spy versus Faceter Video Surveillance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud SpyFaceter Video Surveillance
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (15 ratings)4.6 (339 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews44.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15339 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGGM41Faceter South Africa (PTY) LTD

Customer experience

Cloud Spy

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

Faceter Video Surveillance

All ratings341 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive44.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative44.7%

Bugs and requests

Cloud Spy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Faceter Video Surveillance

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Application crashes after less than one day
  • Contact support button does not work
  • App stops working after a week
  • App would not load after a week
  • Crashes whenever used as a camera on iPhone 6 after updating
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  • Error message: “The operation couldn't be completed. (Services.Discovery. Error error O.)”
  • Error message: “The operation couldn’t be completed service discovery error 0”
  • Camera unavailable when it's clearly recording
  • App freezes after a few minutes of recording on iPhone 6
  • Camera went offline
  • Cameras get offline daily
  • Internal server down error message
  • App keeps telling me the camera is offline
  • Videos turn on their sides
  • Laggy with up to 10 seconds delay
  • Frozen at the QR code
  • App crashed when pairing with an android phone
  • Quality of video has been reduced drastically since the update
  • Impossible to switch from recording to viewing without the bar on the bottom
  • Server error

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for dual recording of front and back camera
  • Night vision for phones when recording at night
  • Support for dual camera recording
  • Motion detector on Android version

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cloud Spy

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

Faceter Video Surveillance

Subscriptions9
  • Premium 1 month direct$3.991 Month
  • Premium 1 month with trial7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Faceter Premium – 1 month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Faceter Premium – 6 months3 Days trial$16.496 Months
  • Faceter Premium – 1 year$19.991 Year
  • Premium 1 month3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Premium 1 year direct$29.991 Year
  • Premium 1 year$39.991 Year
  • Premium 6 months$39.996 Months

Questions

Is Cloud Spy free?
Cloud Spy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Faceter Video Surveillance free?
Faceter Video Surveillance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cloud Spy or Faceter Video Surveillance?
Faceter Video Surveillance is rated higher. Cloud Spy averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Faceter Video Surveillance averages 4.6 from 339 ratings.
Do Cloud Spy or Faceter Video Surveillance have ads?
Both Cloud Spy and Faceter Video Surveillance show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Spy or Faceter Video Surveillance?
Cloud Spy ships an update every 3 months, and Faceter Video Surveillance fortnightly. Most recently, Cloud Spy was updated on October 23, 2026 and Faceter Video Surveillance on October 20, 2026.

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