Comparison

Security Camera vs PetRecord

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

PetRecord

Features
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PetRecord is the digital passport for your pet – everything important in one place, lovingly designed for people who care deeply about their pet. HEALTH RECORD • Vaccinations with reminders for booster appointments • Medications with free dosage form (pills, drops, grams, milligrams) and individual administration times • Prevention (deworming, tick & flea protection) with species-based suggestions • Allergies with severity level • Vet visits, weight history, chip number, and insurance details • Photos & documents attached directly to each entry ALWAYS WITH YOU, EVERYWHERE Your data is stored securely in your own iCloud and automatically synced across all your devices – no separate account, no ads, no tracking. REMINDERS & CALENDAR Push notifications for vaccination appointments and medication doses, optionally also as entries in your Calendar and Reminders app. A calendar view shows all appointments for all your pets at a glance. PREMIUM: SITTER MODE Going away? With the Premium feature you can create a care plan in moments – feeding times, walks, behavior notes, and availability – and share it directly with your pet sitter. The caregiver sees the same daily schedule with checkboxes to mark tasks done, all medications, and emergency contacts – synced live, with no purchase required on their end. In an emergency, you can also create and share a missing-pet poster with photo, description, and contact details in seconds. For dogs, cats, and other companions.

Screenshots

Security Camera4 screens
PetRecord4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PetRecord at every 3 weeks against Security Camera's every 2 months. Security Camera's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 and PetRecord sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Security Camera ships an update every 2 months, PetRecord every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Security Camera versus PetRecord: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecurity CameraPetRecord
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (156 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings156 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony R. DePasqualeFelix Stockkamp

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
1 purchases

PetRecord

One-time1
  • Premium Access$3.99

Questions

Is Security Camera free?
Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PetRecord free?
PetRecord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Security Camera or PetRecord have ads?
Neither Security Camera nor PetRecord shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Security Camera or PetRecord?
Security Camera ships an update every 2 months, and PetRecord every 3 weeks. Most recently, Security Camera was updated on October 8, 2026 and PetRecord on September 24, 2026.

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