# Cloud Spy vs Motion Detector LIVE

The clearest difference is price: Cloud Spy at Free against Motion Detector LIVE's $0.99. Cloud Spy also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 29 months). Motion Detector LIVE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Cloud Spy is free to download; Motion Detector LIVE costs $0.99 up front. Cloud Spy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Motion Detector LIVE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cloud Spy holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Cloud Spy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Motion Detector LIVE's.

Cloud Spy ships an update every 3 months, Motion Detector LIVE every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud Spy | Motion Detector LIVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[3.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-spy/id498190577/reviews)** | [2.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-detector-live/id663795236/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 48 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GGM41](https://appshunter.io/developer/387618259) | [Lubomir Havran BINARTS](https://appshunter.io/developer/557200855) |

## 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 |


### Motion Detector LIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-detector-live/id663795236)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This application detects motion in real time and provides tools to manage captured images. Users can define motion areas, adjust sensitivity, and export or share images via email or FTP. It also offers features like delayed start, scheduling, and alarms.

**Highlights:** Live motion view, Customizable motion areas, Adjustable sensitivity, Image export (gallery, email, FTP), Configurable image settings, Delayed start and scheduling, Alarm functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Image Export | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloud Spy free?

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

### Is Motion Detector LIVE free?

Motion Detector LIVE costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cloud Spy or Motion Detector LIVE?

Cloud Spy is rated higher. Cloud Spy averages 3.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Motion Detector LIVE averages 2.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do Cloud Spy or Motion Detector LIVE have ads?

Cloud Spy shows ads; Motion Detector LIVE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cloud Spy or Motion Detector LIVE?

Cloud Spy ships an update every 3 months, and Motion Detector LIVE every 29 months. Most recently, Cloud Spy was updated on October 2, 2026 and Motion Detector LIVE on October 6, 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.*