Kalay xVR vs Maticam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Kalay xVR
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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. โข Real-time video preview of up to 16 channels โข Intuitive timeline control โข Display the cause of alarm triggering โข Push alarm notification โข Snapshot function โข Support smart function
Maticam
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Kalay xVR | Maticam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Throughtek Co., Ltd. | MetaFlowCore LTD |
In-app purchases
Kalay xVR
No in-app purchases
Maticam
No in-app purchases









