# Local Video vs ThirdEye

The clearest difference is price: Local Video at Free against ThirdEye's $2.99. Local Video also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Local Video is free to download; ThirdEye costs $2.99 up front. Local Video sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ThirdEye sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Local Video against 5.0 for ThirdEye. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Local Video ships an update every 3 weeks, ThirdEye every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Local Video | ThirdEye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-video-no-cloud-use/id6503263500/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thirdeye-secure-home-camera/id6765831627/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [naoki otsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082476153) | [超 雷](https://appshunter.io/developer/508810619) |

## What reviewers say

### Local Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-video-no-cloud-use/id6503263500)

Securely record and organize videos entirely on your device. This app offers high-quality recording, powerful categorization with tabs, and lightning-fast search. Enjoy complete privacy with no cloud storage and offline access.

**Highlights:** High-quality video recording, Complete private local storage, Powerful tab categorization, Lightning-fast global search, Smart history feature, Biometric authentication, Offline support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Pay Once) | $4.99 | one-time |


### ThirdEye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thirdeye-secure-home-camera/id6765831627)

Transform old iPhones or iPads into a secure home monitoring system without cloud storage. View live feeds locally and privately from anywhere, anytime. Ideal for baby monitoring, pet cams, and home security.

**Highlights:** No cloud storage, local privacy, Direct local peer-to-peer connection, Turn old phones into security cameras, Baby monitor, pet cam, home security, Simple setup, no account needed, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ThirdEye Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| ThirdEye Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| ThirdEye Pro Lifetime Purchase | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Local Video free?

Local Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ThirdEye free?

ThirdEye costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Local Video or ThirdEye?

Local Video and ThirdEye are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Local Video or ThirdEye have ads?

Neither Local Video nor ThirdEye shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Local Video or ThirdEye?

Local Video ships an update every 3 weeks, and ThirdEye every 2 weeks. Most recently, Local Video was updated on October 24, 2026 and ThirdEye on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*