Comparison

Kalay xVR vs Maticam

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

Head to head
About

Kalay xVR

Features
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The Kalay xVR app is a surveillance application for IP cameras or video recorders that support TUTK P2P function. The power to view live views, play back video, and receive notifications remotely that keeps owners and operators in touch with their business. โ€ข Real-time video preview of up to 16 channels โ€ข Intuitive timeline control โ€ข Display the cause of alarm triggering โ€ข Push alarm notification โ€ข Snapshot function โ€ข Support smart function

About

Maticam

Features
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Maticam turns your spare iPhone or iPad into a powerful security camera โ€” no special hardware needed. LIVE HD STREAMING Stream live video from one device to another. Watch in real-time from anywhere with Maticam. Adjustable quality from 480p to 1080p HD lets you balance clarity and bandwidth. SMART MOTION DETECTION Maticam detects motion and sends you instant push notifications, so you always know what is happening at home. EASY SETUP 1. Install Maticam on your spare device (the camera) 2. Install Maticam on your main device (the viewer) 3. Pair them with a simple QR code scan 4. Start watching โ€” it takes less than 60 seconds PRIVATE AND SECURE Your video never passes through our servers. Maticam uses peer-to-peer WebRTC streaming โ€” your footage goes directly from camera to viewer, encrypted end-to-end. KEY FEATURES - Live HD video streaming (480p to 1080p) - Real-time motion detection with instant alerts - Background streaming โ€” keeps working when the screen is off - Multi-viewer support โ€” share camera access with family - Battery monitoring for the camera device - Screenshot and recording capabilities - Dark mode interface PERFECT FOR - Home security monitoring - Baby monitoring - Pet watching - Office surveillance - Checking on elderly family members SUBSCRIPTION PLANS Maticam is free with 1 camera and 480p streaming. Maticam Plus ($2.99/month): - Up to 3 cameras - HD streaming (720p) Maticam Pro ($6.99/month): - Up to 10 cameras - Full HD streaming (1080p) Subscriptions are billed monthly through your Apple ID. They auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://maticam.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://maticam.com/terms

Screenshots

Kalay xVR4 screens
Maticam4 screens

Verdict

The call

Kalay xVR and Maticam are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Kalay xVR versus Maticam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKalay xVRMaticam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size39 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThroughtek Co., Ltd.MetaFlowCore LTD

In-app purchases

None

Kalay xVR

No in-app purchases

None

Maticam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kalay xVR free?
Kalay xVR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maticam free?
Maticam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kalay xVR or Maticam have ads?
Neither Kalay xVR nor Maticam shows ads.

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