# Cloud Spy vs Faceter Video Surveillance

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud Spy | Faceter Video Surveillance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-spy/id498190577/reviews) | **[4.6 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceter-video-surveillance/id1458596215/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **339** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **44.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GGM41](https://appshunter.io/developer/387618259) | [Faceter South Africa (PTY) LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460572030) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloud Spy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-spy/id498190577)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capture camera task | $0.99 | one-time |
| Copy Paste Feature | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### Faceter Video Surveillance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faceter-video-surveillance/id1458596215)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 month direct | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 month with trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Faceter Premium – 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Faceter Premium – 6 months | $16.49 | per 6 months |
| Faceter Premium – 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 year direct | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium 6 months | $39.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy setup and download
- 👍 Great streaming quality
- 💰 Reasonable premium cost
- 💡 Potential for good functionality
- ✨ Good signal strength

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Does not restart itself
- 🐛 Useless if not at home to restart
- 🐛 Contact support button does not work
- 🐛 No support or info available

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*