# Motion Detector LIVE vs Midnight Video Camera

The clearest difference is price: Midnight Video Camera at Free against Motion Detector LIVE's $0.99. Midnight Video Camera also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 29 months). Motion Detector LIVE's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Midnight Video Camera is free to download; Motion Detector LIVE costs $0.99 up front. Motion Detector LIVE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Midnight Video Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Midnight Video Camera holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Motion Detector LIVE's written reviews are positive against 44% of Midnight Video Camera's.

Motion Detector LIVE ships an update every 29 months, Midnight Video Camera every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Motion Detector LIVE | Midnight Video Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-detector-live/id663795236/reviews) | **[2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midnight-video-camera/id1326773583/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **44.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lubomir Havran BINARTS](https://appshunter.io/developer/557200855) | [Yukiko Iwai](https://appshunter.io/developer/965630131) |

## What reviewers say

### Motion Detector LIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-detector-live/id663795236)

This application detects motion in real time and provides tools to manage captured images. Users can define motion areas, adjust sensitivity, and export or share images via email or FTP. It also offers features like delayed start, scheduling, and alarms.

**Highlights:** Live motion view, Customizable motion areas, Adjustable sensitivity, Image export (gallery, email, FTP), Configurable image settings, Delayed start and scheduling, Alarm functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Image Export | $1.99 | one-time |


### Midnight Video Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midnight-video-camera/id1326773583)

Capture clear videos in low-light conditions with enhanced sensitivity and amplification. Choose from multiple resolutions and export in standard MP4 format. Additional features like delayed start and automatic sleep are available via in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Enhanced low-light sensitivity, Software amplification for higher sensitivity, Multiple video resolution options, MP4 file format with H.264/HEVC, Delayed start of recording (in-app purchase), Automatic monitor sleep (in-app purchase)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable All Functions | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Motion Detector LIVE free?

Motion Detector LIVE costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Midnight Video Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Motion Detector LIVE or Midnight Video Camera?

Midnight Video Camera is rated higher. Motion Detector LIVE averages 2.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Midnight Video Camera averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Motion Detector LIVE or Midnight Video Camera have ads?

Neither Motion Detector LIVE nor Midnight Video Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Motion Detector LIVE or Midnight Video Camera?

Motion Detector LIVE ships an update every 29 months, and Midnight Video Camera every 6 weeks. Most recently, Motion Detector LIVE was updated on September 15, 2026 and Midnight Video Camera on June 3, 2026.

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