Comparison

Nora Security Camera vs Placed

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

Head to head
About

Nora Security Camera

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Use your phone as security camera to record and monitor your home, children or pets. Simply open this app, and turn your phone into a reliable security camera. FEATURES ▪ Automatic motion and sound recording ▪ Real-time control and monitoring ▪ Encrypted data and connection ▪ Sync and access your videos on all devices ▪ Automatic notifications and alerts ▪ Battery efficiency of up to 24 hours ▪ Switch between front and rear camera ▪ Night vision ▪ Flashlight ▪ Adjustable detection zones and schedules ▪ Adjustable detection schedule ▪ Zoom on camera ▪ Remote control of your other phones ▪ Two-way audio communication ▪ Enhanced AI detection (early access) AUTOMATIC RECORDING Automatically record motion using your phone's front or rear camera. Videos are saved locally and synced to encrypted cloud storage, accessible remotely from your other devices. No pairing required — ideal for single devices or those without an internet connection. REAL-TIME MONITORING Watch, control, and receive critical alerts from your other phones in real-time. Live stream from the front or rear camera to maintain constant home security. ALERTS AND NOTIFICATIONS Instantly receive alerts, notifications, or video clips whenever motion or sound is detected. Get notified of critical events like low battery or connection issues. SECURITY, PRIVACY AND ENCRYPTION Your connection and data is secured with industry-standard end-to-end encryption. Only you can access and control your data. STABILITY AND RELIABILITY Nora™ app turns your phone into a security camera without the limitations of dedicated hardware. Capable of offline recording or using phone's cellular network connectivity, Nora™ operates independently of electricity outages, Wi-Fi connectivity, or network dependency. Our robust network architecture ensures high stability and performance. MULTIPLE DEVICES Connect up to 10 phones for real-time viewing and control. Nora™ supports phones, tablets and desktop browsers. ADJUSTABLE HOURS AND ZONES Schedule recording times and customize detection zones to focus on critical areas of your home. ENHANCED AI RECOGNITION (BETA) Gain early access to advanced AI features aimed at drastically improving motion recognition, performance efficiency, shape detection, and alert systems. Visit oreon.com for more information.

About

Placed

Features
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Find It Later, Remember Here, Where You Left It, Find Your Things, Save It. Find It, Never Lose Track! And so much more. Create a space, point the camera, and tap to save the exact location of tools, bins, gear, personal items, handoff spots, and reference points. Later, search semantically to recover what you marked, see what was nearby, and know when something was last placed there. Why people get it fast: - Mark real-world positions with AR - Choose visual marker styles for different situations - Save context like holder, purpose, and nearby items - Ask natural-language questions to find things later - Recover saved locations across your spaces Spatial Computer AI is built for the new habit of spatial memory: when you put something down, mark it once so you can get back to it fast. Free learning mode lets people try the behavior before they buy. Unlimited unlock removes the limits on spaces, saved marks, and semantic AI locate questions.

Screenshots

Nora Security Camera4 screens
Placed3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Nora Security Camera at 15.6 against Placed's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Nora Security Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Placed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Nora Security Camera versus Placed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNora Security CameraPlaced
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOreon LLCSpacePlant Corporation

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Nora Security Camera

Subscriptions3
  • Nora™ Cloud$1.997 Days
  • Nora™ Cloud$5.991 Month
  • Nora™ Cloud$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Placed

One-time1
  • Spatial Computer AI Unlimited$19.99

Questions

Is Nora Security Camera free?
Nora Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Placed free?
Placed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nora Security Camera or Placed have ads?
Neither Nora Security Camera nor Placed shows ads.

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