Comparison

Security Camera vs M

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

M

Features
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A system that remains easy to understand in daily life. Attain intuitive control over your smart home functionalities, both from inside your home and abroad. Since great smart home technology is not about complexity. It is about clarity, clean integration and a control concept that makes sense immediately. From controlling your lights, heating/cooling, shading, music and more, our state-of-the-art smart home system will be the upgrade your home deserves.

Screenshots

Security Camera4 screens
M4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: M at none against Security Camera's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Security Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. M asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Security Camera versus M: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecurity CameraM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (159 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings159 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony R. DePasqualem-smartsolutions gmbh

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Security Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Watchful Pro (monthly)$8.991 Month
  • Watchful Pro (annual)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Watchful Pro (lifetime)$99.99
None

M

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Security Camera free?
Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Security Camera or M have ads?
Neither Security Camera nor M shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Security Camera or M?
Security Camera ships an update every 2 months, and M every 2 months. Most recently, Security Camera was updated on October 22, 2026 and M on October 7, 2026.

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