# Mobile Security Camera vs SecuritySpy

The clearest difference is monetization model: SecuritySpy at free against Mobile Security Camera's free with in-app purchases. SecuritySpy also leads on ratings volume (86 vs 10). Mobile Security Camera's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Security Camera sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and SecuritySpy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mobile Security Camera holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SecuritySpy has 86 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Mobile Security Camera'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.

Mobile Security Camera ships an update monthly, SecuritySpy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Security Camera | SecuritySpy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-security-camera/id642098022/reviews)** | [3.5 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securityspy/id1142125928/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **57.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drive Headquarters, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/467056338) | [Ben Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142125927) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-security-camera/id642098022)

Transform your smartphone or tablet into a cloud-based security camera. Monitor your home, business, or loved ones remotely with an easy-to-set-up and affordable service. View live feeds or playback recorded footage from any device.

**Highlights:** Smartphone/tablet to security camera, Cloud-based recording, Remote monitoring, Live viewing, Playback recorded footage, Easy setup, Affordable service

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly image camera license | $1.99 | one-time |
| Order 1 camera license | $2.99 | one-time |
| monthly video camera license | $2.99 | one-time |
| yearly image camera license | $9.99 | one-time |
| yearly video camera license | $14.99 | one-time |


### 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 Mobile Security Camera free?

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

### Is SecuritySpy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Security Camera or SecuritySpy?

Mobile Security Camera is rated higher. Mobile Security Camera averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while SecuritySpy averages 3.5 from 86 ratings.

### Do Mobile Security Camera or SecuritySpy have ads?

Neither Mobile Security Camera nor SecuritySpy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Security Camera or SecuritySpy?

Mobile Security Camera ships an update monthly, and SecuritySpy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mobile Security Camera was updated on October 6, 2026 and SecuritySpy on October 7, 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.*