# Mobile Security Camera vs Security Cloud Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Security Cloud Camera at 100% against Mobile Security Camera's 50%. Security Cloud Camera also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Mobile Security Camera's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Security Camera sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Security Cloud Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Security Cloud Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Mobile Security Camera's written reviews are positive against 100% of Security Cloud Camera's.

Mobile Security Camera ships an update monthly, Security Cloud Camera every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Security Camera | Security Cloud Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-security-camera/id642098022/reviews) | **[4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-cloud-camera/id1401010418/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drive Headquarters, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/467056338) | [Pawel Mitek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278850881) |

## 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 |


### Security Cloud Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/security-cloud-camera/id1401010418)

Transforms your phone or tablet into a home security camera using your iCloud account. It offers simple setup and secure motion detection, saving captured images to your iCloud Drive for remote viewing.

**Highlights:** Phone/tablet to CCTV camera conversion, Simple setup, Secure motion detection, Image capture and iCloud storage, Remote viewing via iCloud

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Security Camera free?

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

### Is Security Cloud Camera free?

Security Cloud Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Security Cloud Camera is rated higher. Mobile Security Camera averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Security Cloud Camera averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

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

Neither Mobile Security Camera nor Security Cloud Camera shows ads.

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

Mobile Security Camera ships an update monthly, and Security Cloud Camera every 21 months. Most recently, Mobile Security Camera was updated on June 7, 2026 and Security Cloud Camera on June 2, 2026.

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