Comparison

AlexCam vs MotionSeer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AlexCam

Transform an old iOS device into a powerful security camera. Monitor your home, baby, or pets with real-time streaming, motion detection, and night vision. Record locally or in the cloud, and easily share access with family.

Highlights
  • Turn old iOS devices into security cameras
  • Real-time motion detection alerts
  • Cloud and internal video storage
  • Low-light and night mode visibility
  • Remote camera control and customization
  • Export recordings and create time-lapses
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SMART SECURITY CAMERA VIA YOUR SMARTPHONE Turn your unused iOS device into the most advanced security camera in minutes. AlexCam can become a camera or a monitoring app. It's easy to setup, pair and share access with your family and friends. MOTION DETECTION Monitor your streams in dark environments and be notified when motion is detected. CLOUD & INTERNAL STORAGE Record your video streams locally on-device or securely in the Cloud. REAL-TIME Using the most modern streaming algorithms the video steam you receive will have a minimal possible delay. You can be sure that what you're seeing is what is actually happening LIVE. NIGHT MODE Utilizing the incredible camera capabilities of iOS devices the app is able to achieve great visibility in low-light conditions. Use as a baby monitor or record outside when it's dark. Customize the camera settings to your preference or enable the Auto Night Mode. CUSTOMIZABLE Change the exposure, ISO, white-balance and focus remotely, for the best video clarity. Change the camera lens options (wide, telephoto, front) and stream quality whenever you like. EXPORT Quick and easy to export recordings or create time-lapses. Terms of Use: https://alexcam.app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://alexcam.app/privacy-policy

About

MotionSeer

Transform your iPhone into a private security camera with advanced motion and sound detection. Receive instant alerts and access live video streams securely from anywhere. Local and cloud recording options ensure your footage is always safe.

Highlights
  • Advanced motion and sound detection
  • Instant alerts and recording
  • 14 days free local recording
  • Automatic cloud backup
  • Secure live streaming
  • Privacy-focused local storage
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MotionSeer is a simple, private, and powerful security camera app that requires no signup, no login, and no complicated pairing. Just place your iPhone and start monitoring instantly. Watch live video from anywhere in the world through a secure private link. No need to install on a second phone. Key Features: • Advanced motion, sound, and device-movement detection • Instant alerts when motion is detected and recording started • 14 days of local recording retention included for free • Automatic cloud backup to Google Drive and iCloud Drive • Secure live streaming (pro) • Automatic overwrite of old recordings when space is low • Alerts when device storage is getting full or battery level low The app is built from the ground up with battery life and CPU efficiency in mind. Every design decision prioritizes doing more with less, so your device stays reliable when it matters most. Your recordings belong to you — stored locally on your iPhone or uploaded directly to your own iCloud or Google Drive accounts. There are no intermediate servers, no third-party databases, and no one else with access. Perfect for protecting motorcycles, cars, garages, homes, and valuables — as well as baby monitoring, elderly care, pet watching. Your evidence stays safe even if the device is lost or damaged — recordings are automatically backed up to your cloud storage (Pro). Download now and enjoy reliable private monitoring with peace of mind. Privacy Policy: https://motionseer.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://motionseer.com/terms

Screenshots

AlexCam4 screens
MotionSeer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MotionSeer at 4.0 against AlexCam's 1.0. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AlexCam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and MotionSeer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MotionSeer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AlexCam ships an update weekly, MotionSeer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
AlexCam versus MotionSeer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlexCamMotionSeer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer11 APPSHARDI SOSNITSKI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AlexCam

Subscriptions2
  • Lite$4.991 Month
  • Premium$12.991 Month
2 purchases

MotionSeer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is AlexCam free?
AlexCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MotionSeer free?
MotionSeer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AlexCam or MotionSeer?
MotionSeer is rated higher. AlexCam averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MotionSeer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AlexCam or MotionSeer have ads?
Neither AlexCam nor MotionSeer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AlexCam or MotionSeer?
AlexCam ships an update weekly, and MotionSeer every 10 days. Most recently, AlexCam was updated on November 3, 2026 and MotionSeer on October 31, 2026.

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