# SCS Pro vs SecuritySpy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SCS Pro at none against SecuritySpy's 1. SCS Pro also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). SecuritySpy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (86 vs 14). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SecuritySpy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SCS Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

SCS Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SecuritySpy has 86 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of SCS Pro's written reviews are positive against 57% of SecuritySpy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SCS Pro ships an update every 7 months, SecuritySpy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SCS Pro | SecuritySpy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scs-pro/id584202813/reviews)** | [3.5 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securityspy/id1142125928/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **57.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 367 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CCTV Security Pros](https://appshunter.io/developer/580059701) | [Ben Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142125927) |

## What reviewers say

### SCS Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scs-pro/id584202813)

Monitor live video from multiple security cameras and DVRs on your iPhone. Control PTZ cameras, listen to audio, and engage in two-way conversations. Save snapshots and playback recorded footage.

**Highlights:** Live multi-camera viewing, PTZ camera control, Two-way audio communication, Favorite camera groups, Video snapshot saving, Recorded video playback, Alarm push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SecuritySpy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securityspy/id1142125928)

Monitor and control your macOS CCTV camera system remotely from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. View live feeds, playback recordings, and receive motion detection alerts. Essential for a complete video surveillance setup.

**Highlights:** Live video and audio streaming, Playback of recordings, Motion detection push notifications, PTZ camera control, Two-way audio communication, Remote arm/disarm recording modes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiplex & Captures | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SCS Pro free?

SCS Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SecuritySpy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SCS Pro or SecuritySpy?

SCS Pro is rated higher. SCS Pro averages 3.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while SecuritySpy averages 3.5 from 86 ratings.

### Do SCS Pro or SecuritySpy have ads?

Neither SCS Pro nor SecuritySpy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SCS Pro or SecuritySpy?

SCS Pro ships an update every 7 months, and SecuritySpy every 3 weeks. Most recently, SCS Pro was updated on October 3, 2026 and SecuritySpy on October 16, 2026.

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