Cloud Spy vs Heden VisionCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote Mac/iOS camera access
- Photo and video capture
- Motion detection with notifications
- Scheduled camera tasks
- File drag and drop
- Remote screenshot capture
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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
Heden VisionCam
Monitor your IP cameras remotely with a modern interface. Adjust image settings, control camera features like LED and night vision, and manage motion alarms. Supports a wide range of brands beyond the original manufacturer.
- Image adjustments (brightness, contrast)
- Control LED and infrared night vision
- Motion alarm enable/disable
- Adjust camera movement speed
- Automatic camera detection
- Remote access over 3G/4G
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Compatible with many IP cameras Originally designed for Heden cameras, this app also works with many other brands like Foscam, Tenvis, Wanscam, and more. If your model isn’t listed, simply select the closest match from the list—it will likely work just fine. Modern interface and powerful features This new version comes with a clean, modern look and offers a wide range of features: • Image adjustments: brightness, contrast • Image orientation: flip or mirror • Control the LED and infrared night vision • Enable or disable the motion alarm • Adjust the camera’s movement speed • Select your camera by model photo • Advanced automatic camera detection on the local network • Automatic public IP detection for use over 3G/4G • Dual IP setup for Wi-Fi and mobile networks • Smart IP switching based on your connection Remote access made easy To use your camera over 3G/4G, you’ll just need to set up port forwarding on your router. This is the only manual step required. Need help? If you experience any configuration issues, you can easily send a support request through the app’s menu. Remove ads A one-time in-app purchase is available to permanently remove ads and support future development. Term : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Heden VisionCam at 4.2 against Cloud Spy's 3.7. Heden VisionCam also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Cloud Spy's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Cloud Spy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Heden VisionCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Heden VisionCam holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heden VisionCam has 103 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 60% of Heden VisionCam's.
Cloud Spy ships an update every 3 months, Heden VisionCam every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cloud Spy | Heden VisionCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (15 ratings) | 4.2 (103 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 103 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GGM41 | Heitz Bruno |
Customer experience
Cloud Spy
Heden VisionCam
In-app purchases
Cloud Spy
- Capture camera task$0.99
- Copy Paste Feature$0.99
- Pro Version$0.99
Heden VisionCam
- Heden VisionCam Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
- Heden VisionCam Pro (Yearly)$8.991 Year
- PRO version$14.99








