# Cloud Spy vs Heden VisionCam

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud Spy | Heden VisionCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-spy/id498190577/reviews) | **[4.2 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heden-visioncam-ip-camera/id566067357/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **103** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GGM41](https://appshunter.io/developer/387618259) | [Heitz Bruno](https://appshunter.io/developer/556457592) |

## 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 |


### Heden VisionCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heden-visioncam-ip-camera/id566067357)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heden VisionCam Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Heden VisionCam Pro (Yearly) | $8.99 | per year |
| PRO version | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloud Spy free?

Cloud Spy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Heden VisionCam free?

Heden VisionCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cloud Spy or Heden VisionCam?

Heden VisionCam is rated higher. Cloud Spy averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Heden VisionCam averages 4.2 from 103 ratings.

### Do Cloud Spy or Heden VisionCam have ads?

Both Cloud Spy and Heden VisionCam show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cloud Spy or Heden VisionCam?

Cloud Spy ships an update every 3 months, and Heden VisionCam every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cloud Spy was updated on June 1, 2026 and Heden VisionCam on September 24, 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.*