# Phonitor vs AI Security Camera & Viewer

The clearest difference is rating: AI Security Camera & Viewer at 5.0 against Phonitor's 4.3. Phonitor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phonitor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and AI Security Camera & Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AI Security Camera & Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phonitor has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Phonitor ships an update every 2 days, AI Security Camera & Viewer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phonitor | AI Security Camera & Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonitor-diy-security-camera/id6648756122/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-security-camera-and-viewer/id6755069421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [弛 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498872554) | [Vladislav Donet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702414036) |

## What reviewers say

### Phonitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonitor-diy-security-camera/id6648756122)

Transform old iPhones, iPads, or Macs into a secure, ad-free security camera. Monitor your home, pets, or baby with live streaming and instant playback. Enjoy two-way audio and high-quality video, with optional premium features for unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Repurpose old Apple devices as cameras, Secure iCloud data sync, Private P2P video streaming, Two-way audio communication, Instant playback of recordings, High-quality video up to 2K 60fps, Battery saver mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro | $35.99 | per year |


### AI Security Camera & Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-security-camera-and-viewer/id6755069421)

Transform an old smartphone into an AI-powered security camera. Monitor live video, receive intelligent motion alerts, and store recordings locally without mandatory cloud storage. Ideal for home, pets, or vacation properties.

**Highlights:** Old phone to camera conversion, Live remote viewing, AI motion detection alerts, Local recording storage, Multi-camera monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phonitor free?

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

### Is AI Security Camera & Viewer free?

AI Security Camera & Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phonitor or AI Security Camera & Viewer?

AI Security Camera & Viewer is rated higher. Phonitor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while AI Security Camera & Viewer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Phonitor or AI Security Camera & Viewer have ads?

AI Security Camera & Viewer shows ads; Phonitor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phonitor or AI Security Camera & Viewer?

Phonitor ships an update every 2 days, and AI Security Camera & Viewer every 6 days. Most recently, Phonitor was updated on September 14, 2026 and AI Security Camera & Viewer on September 5, 2026.

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