# Heden VisionCam vs Phonitor

The clearest difference is ads: Phonitor at none against Heden VisionCam's shown. Phonitor also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Heden VisionCam's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 40%) and ratings volume (103 vs 16). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Heden VisionCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Phonitor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Heden VisionCam against 4.3 for Phonitor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heden VisionCam has 103 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Heden VisionCam's written reviews are positive against 40% of Phonitor's.

Heden VisionCam ships an update every 5 weeks, Phonitor every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heden VisionCam | Phonitor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heden-visioncam-ip-camera/id566067357/reviews) | **[4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonitor-diy-security-camera/id6648756122/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 88 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heitz Bruno](https://appshunter.io/developer/556457592) | [弛 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498872554) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Phonitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonitor-diy-security-camera/id6648756122)

Transform old iPhones, iPads, or Macs into a secure, ad-free security camera. Monitor your home, pets, or baby with live streaming and instant playback. Enjoy two-way audio and high-quality video, with optional premium features for unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Repurpose old Apple devices as cameras, Secure iCloud data sync, Private P2P video streaming, Two-way audio communication, Instant playback of recordings, High-quality video up to 2K 60fps, Battery saver mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro | $35.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heden VisionCam free?

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

### Is Phonitor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Heden VisionCam or Phonitor?

Phonitor is rated higher. Heden VisionCam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Phonitor averages 4.3 from 16 ratings.

### Do Heden VisionCam or Phonitor have ads?

Heden VisionCam shows ads; Phonitor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Heden VisionCam or Phonitor?

Heden VisionCam ships an update every 5 weeks, and Phonitor every 2 days. Most recently, Heden VisionCam was updated on October 20, 2026 and Phonitor 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.*