# Manything vs Security Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Security Camera at 4.5 against Manything's 3.6. Security Camera also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 56%). Manything's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manything sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Security Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 392 and 159 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Manything's written reviews are positive against 74% of Security Camera's.

Manything ships an update every 5 weeks, Security Camera every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manything | Security Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (392 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manything/id639672976/reviews) | **[4.5 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-watchful-cam/id6451049580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **392** | 159 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Videoloft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/639672979) | [Anthony R. DePasquale](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696305034) |

## What reviewers say

### Manything

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manything/id639672976)

Turn old phones and tablets into a live security camera. Simply set up a spare device as a camera and monitor it from your main phone or tablet from anywhere. Receive motion and sound alerts for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Turn spare devices into cameras, Live streaming from anywhere, Motion and sound alerts, Cloud video recording, Multi-camera support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 days cloud for 1 camera | $3.99 | per month |
| Manything 7 day cloud recording for 1 camera | $4.99 | per month |
| 7 days cloud for 1 camera | $4.99 | per month |
| Manything 2 day cloud recording for 2 cameras | $6.99 | per month |
| 2 days cloud for 2 cameras | $6.99 | per month |
| Manything 30 day cloud recording for 1 camera | $7.99 | per month |
| 30 days cloud for 1 camera | $7.99 | per month |
| 2 cameras for 7 days | $9.99 | per month |
| 30 days cloud for 2 cameras | $11.99 | per month |
| Manything 30 day cloud recording for 2 cameras | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 🔒 Useful for security monitoring
- 👍 Works well with old devices
- 💡 Innovative use of old phones
- 🚀 Reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Overheating and battery drain
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🔒 Concerns about security/privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent recording
- Playback issues
- Compatibility problems with iOS 11+
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- Remote camera control
- Local storage option
- Improved motion detection
- Better audio support
- Apple TV integration


### Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-camera-watchful-cam/id6451049580)

Transform your old Apple devices into a powerful security camera system. Stream live video, capture snapshots, and receive motion detection alerts remotely. Footage is securely stored on your device or in your private iCloud.

**Highlights:** Live video feed, Video and snapshot recording, Time-lapse videos, Motion detection with notifications, Adjustable storage duration, Secure iCloud storage

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watchful Pro (monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Watchful Pro (annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Watchful Pro (lifetime) | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manything free?

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

### Is Security Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Manything or Security Camera?

Security Camera is rated higher. Manything averages 3.6 out of 5 from 392 ratings, while Security Camera averages 4.5 from 159 ratings.

### Do Manything or Security Camera have ads?

Neither Manything nor Security Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Manything or Security Camera?

Manything ships an update every 5 weeks, and Security Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Manything was updated on October 22, 2026 and Security Camera on October 22, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*