AlfredCircle vs Security Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AlfredCircle
This app allows you to stay connected with loved ones by sharing real-time location updates. Set up custom alerts for arrivals and departures from important places, providing peace of mind for family safety and coordination.
- Real-time location sharing
- Customizable place alerts
- Family safety monitoring
- Easy-to-use interface
- Group location updates
- Arrival and departure notifications
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Built with your safety in mind, AlfredCircle lets you stay connected with your friends and family. Just add them to your Circle, and you'll get real-time location updates. Get started today and keep your Circles safe! 【Stay in the Loop with Circles】 Invite your loved ones to join your Circle and share live location updates with each other. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that: • Your kids are safe on their way home from school. • Your friends are back safely from a night out. • Your elderly mom has reached the grocery store. • Your son has boarded his flight without issues. • Your partner is on time for dinner. • Your brother is on his way with your coffee. • And so much more… 【Get Real-Time Location Alerts with Places】 • Routine-Based Selection: Select different Places to add to your Circle based on each member’s daily routine. • Immediate Notifications: Get notified immediately for arrivals and departures from homes, offices, schools, train stations, and other locations. • Peace of Mind: Go about your day knowing your loved ones are safe and sound. • Versatile Use: Whether you’re exploring a new city or meeting up with friends at a local coffee shop, add up to 4 Places to your Circle at any time to ensure a smooth experience. 【Cute and Simple Interface You'll Adore】 AlfredCircle is for everyone. That's why we made sure it's easy to navigate and a breeze to connect, no matter where you are. As they say, sharing is caring. The AlfredCircle family is here to make that happen for you. Download AlfredCircle for free to get started today! Terms of Service: https://www.alfredcircle.com/legal/terms-of-service
Security Camera
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.
- Live video feed
- Video and snapshot recording
- Time-lapse videos
- Motion detection with notifications
- Adjustable storage duration
- Secure iCloud storage
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Watchful turns your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into a security camera. Your footage is securely stored on your device or in your private iCloud storage, allowing you to view it remotely on your other devices. No account setup is necessary if you already use iCloud. In addition to recording videos and taking snapshots at an adjustable interval, Watchful makes time-lapse videos to give you a convenient overview. There's also a live video feed that you can access from your other devices via iCloud. With motion detection, you can choose to record videos only when movement is detected and receive notifications on your other devices. You can configure how long you want to keep your security camera footage, according to your needs and available storage. You'll see an estimate of the storage you need so that you can stay within your limits or increase your available storage. Whether you want to use your devices as a home security camera, a nanny cam, a baby monitor, or a pet monitor, Watchful can cover all your surveillance needs. Key features - Live video feed - Video or snapshot mode - Time-lapse videos - Motion detection with notifications - Adjustable storage duration - Videos and photos securely saved in your private iCloud storage --- Privacy policy: watchful.cam/privacy Terms of use: apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AlfredCircle at 4.8 against Security Camera's 4.5. AlfredCircle also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Security Camera's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 57%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. AlfredCircle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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.
AlfredCircle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 204 and 162 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of AlfredCircle's written reviews are positive against 74% of Security Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
AlfredCircle ships an update every 2 weeks, Security Camera every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | AlfredCircle | Security Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (204 ratings) — better | 4.5 (162 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | 73.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 204 — better | 162 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alfred Systems Inc. | Anthony R. DePasquale |
Customer experience
AlfredCircle
Security Camera
In-app purchases
AlfredCircle
- AlfredCircle Premium7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- AlfredCircle Premium$5.991 Month
- AlfredCircle Premium$7.991 Month
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- Alfred Premium 12 months$39.991 Year
- AlfredCircle Premium 12 months$49.991 Year
- AlfredCircle Premium$64.991 Year
Security Camera
- Watchful Pro (monthly)$8.991 Month
- Watchful Pro (annual)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Watchful Pro (lifetime)$99.99
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