Security Camera vs PetRecord
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
PetRecord
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Security Camera | PetRecord |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (156 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 156 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthony R. DePasquale | Felix Stockkamp |
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
PetRecord
- Premium Access$3.99
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