Comparison

Distant Surveillance vs SnapPal

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

Head to head
About

Distant Surveillance

Features
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Turn your iPhone and iPad into surveillance cameras that send you notifications with videos anytime they detect some changes, so you can feel safe at your place and can leave your house, rental, Airbnb with the mind at peace. Contrary to the other surveillance, security and CCTV apps, with Distant Surveillance you don't need to own several iPhone/iPad devices, to purchase another camera, nor need to download any third party software to watch your surveillance cameras; you already have everything you need! Just install the app on your iPhone/iPad, and you are ready to go! Absolutely no setting required to start the surveillance! Open the address internet provided by the surveillance camera, using any web browser on any platform, to watch it! Get notified of any change and receive videos of what has been detected on your iPhone/iPad, on any phones, tablets and computers. Download the videos and use them as evidence in case something happens. Special features: - Turn any iPhone and iPad into a video surveillance camera. Keeping an eye on your house, your baby sleeping or your pets has never been so easy. - Zero setting required to start the video surveillance wherever you are: just connect your device to internet and you are ready to go! - Watch your surveillance camera using any web browsers on any platform, or using app on another iPhone/iPad. - See all your surveillance cameras currently online at once. - Get notified on any platform of any change and receive videos of what has been detected. To receive notification on your iPhone/iPad, just scan the QR code of the camera using the app. If you use another device, share the QR code with your computer, or scan it with your phone or tablet camera and register, its web browser so it will be notified. - Select which devices the surveillance camera will send notifications to - The app record videos anytime it detects changes during the surveillance; the videos are saved locally in the device camera roll and also sent to the notified devices so they can also keep copies as eventual evidences. - Secure the connection to the surveillance camera with your own password - Up to Full HD 1080P video surveillance with audio If you have a question, an issue or a suggestion, just drop us an email at support@seb-appstore.com Notes: - it is recommended to keep your device plugged and charging while doing video surveillance, as it could drain its battery - the app detects all changes even the very subtile ones: the app detects fire flames, electric arcs but also curtains and trees/plants movements - the recorded videos are accessibles remotely with the web browsers only when the camera is currently doing surveillance.

About

SnapPal

Capture hands-free photos with a smart timer and burst mode. AI helps you quickly find the best shots from a series, ensuring high quality and natural-looking results without manual retakes.

Highlights
  • Smart timer for hands-free setup
  • Burst capture for multiple shots
  • AI Picks to find best photos
  • Full-quality original images
  • Easy export in HEIC/JPG
  • Simple and fast user experience
Features
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SnapPal: Smart Photo Timer makes it easy to get great photos when you're on your own. Set your phone down, start the timer, and let SnapPal capture a burst of shots automatically. Then use AI Picks to find the best ones fast. No more awkward retakes. No more running back to your phone. No more taking 20 photos just to keep one. SnapPal is made for selfies, solo travel shots, outfit photos, couple pictures, and group photos. If you want hands-free photos that look natural and still keep full quality, SnapPal makes it easy. Features • Smart Timer – Get into position without rushing • Burst Capture – Take multiple shots in one go • AI Picks – Find your best photos faster • Full-Quality Originals – Keep sharp, high-quality images • Easy Export – Save in supported formats like HEIC and JPG • Simple Experience – Clean, fast, and easy to use Great For • Selfies • Solo travel photos • Outfit shots • Couple photos • Group pictures • Candid moments Why SnapPal Most timer apps stop at taking the photo. SnapPal goes further. It helps you capture more options, keep the original quality, and quickly choose the shots worth saving. Less effort, better results. Premium Subscription SnapPal Premium unlocks all advanced features with no limits. Subscription options may include weekly, monthly, and yearly plans. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID settings. Cancellation applies to future billing periods and does not affect the current active subscription. Privacy Policy: https://rickeyxiao.github.io/Triangel/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://rickeyxiao.github.io/Triangel/#terms Questions or feedback? Contact us at: liwuyou432@gmail.com

Screenshots

Distant Surveillance4 screens
SnapPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SnapPal at every 8 days against Distant Surveillance's every 2 months. Distant Surveillance'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. Distant Surveillance sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and SnapPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distant Surveillance ships an update every 2 months, SnapPal every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Distant Surveillance versus SnapPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistant SurveillanceSnapPal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastien BUET伟 肖

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Distant Surveillance

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
3 purchases

SnapPal

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly PRO$1.997 Days
  • Monthly PRO3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly PRO7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Distant Surveillance free?
Distant Surveillance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnapPal free?
SnapPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Distant Surveillance or SnapPal have ads?
Neither Distant Surveillance nor SnapPal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Distant Surveillance or SnapPal?
Distant Surveillance ships an update every 2 months, and SnapPal every 8 days. Most recently, Distant Surveillance was updated on November 8, 2026 and SnapPal on October 31, 2026.

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