Comparison

Nora Security Camera vs PerchCam

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

Transform your old phone into a reliable security camera for home, pet, or child monitoring. It offers real-time alerts, motion detection, and encrypted cloud storage accessible from any device.

Highlights
  • Motion and sound recording
  • Real-time monitoring and control
  • Encrypted cloud storage
  • Automatic notifications and alerts
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Night vision and flashlight
  • Adjustable detection zones
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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

PerchCam

Features
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Turn a spare iPhone or iPad into a private home security camera. PerchCam gives you local live view, event recording, and smart alerts without forcing your video through a cloud account. OLD PHONE AS CAMERA Use an unused iPhone or iPad as a live camera for your home, baby room, pets, shop, garage, or office. Place it where you need a view, plug it in for long sessions, and keep monitoring. LOCAL LIVE VIEW Watch from another PerchCam device, a browser, or compatible local players. PerchCam monitor devices can provide web, HLS, and RTSP outputs on your local network, so you can use another phone, a computer browser, VLC, an NVR, Home Assistant, or compatible tools in your own setup. SMART DETECTION Get notified when something important happens: - Motion detection - Person detection - Baby cry detection - Alarm and unusual sound detection - Pet and animal activity - Camera obstruction and scene changes Events can be saved locally with snapshots and video clips, so you can review what happened without scrolling through hours of footage. PRIVACY FIRST Your camera feed is processed locally whenever possible. PerchCam does not require a third-party cloud account to monitor your own space, and your recordings stay on your device unless you choose to share or back them up. USEFUL FOR - Home security - Baby monitoring - Pet watching - Elder care check-ins - Small shop monitoring - Garage, driveway, and entryway checks - Reusing an old iPhone or iPad - Local browser, HLS, and RTSP playback PRO FEATURES Upgrade to unlock the full monitoring workflow, including live streaming features, smart detection, extended event history, email alerts, webhook alerts, and advanced monitoring options. PerchCam is for people who want a simple camera app with real local playback options, local privacy, and practical alerts. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nora Security Camera4 screens
PerchCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Nora Security Camera at 15.6 against PerchCam's 17.0. 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 PerchCam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Nora Security Camera versus PerchCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNora Security CameraPerchCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOreon LLC原野 葛

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Nora Security Camera

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

PerchCam

Subscriptions1
  • PerchCam Pro · Annual$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • PerchCam Pro · مدى الحياة$2.99

Questions

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

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