Security Camera vs HowMuch Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
HowMuch Counter
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You create a card for each item you want to track. Every time you need to track that item you add an amount to the card. HowMuch Counter will create a chart showing daily totals for a each card. For example, if you are tracking how many sodas you drink each day you create a card for sodas and each time you have a soda you add it to the card. The chart then shows how many sodas you had each day. HowMuch Counter is a privacy first app. It protects your data and only stores data on your device . HowMuch Counter uses no advertising or tracking of any kind. You don't need to create a web account to use HowMuch Counter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HowMuch Counter at none against Security Camera's 3. Security Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). 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
Both are free to download. Security Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. HowMuch Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Security Camera ships an update every 2 months, HowMuch Counter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Security Camera | HowMuch Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (163 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 163 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony R. DePasquale | Tom Vollmer |
In-app purchases
Security Camera
- Watchful Pro (monthly)$8.991 Month
- Watchful Pro (annual)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Watchful Pro (lifetime)$99.99
HowMuch Counter
No in-app purchases
Questions
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