# Phonitor vs ThirdEye

The clearest difference is price: Phonitor at Free against ThirdEye's $2.99. Phonitor also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). ThirdEye's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Phonitor is free to download; ThirdEye costs $2.99 up front. Phonitor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and ThirdEye sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ThirdEye 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, ThirdEye every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phonitor | ThirdEye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| 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/thirdeye-secure-home-camera/id6765831627/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 29 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [弛 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498872554) | [超 雷](https://appshunter.io/developer/508810619) |

## 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 |


### ThirdEye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thirdeye-secure-home-camera/id6765831627)

Transform old iPhones or iPads into a secure home monitoring system without cloud storage. View live feeds locally and privately from anywhere, anytime. Ideal for baby monitoring, pet cams, and home security.

**Highlights:** No cloud storage, local privacy, Direct local peer-to-peer connection, Turn old phones into security cameras, Baby monitor, pet cam, home security, Simple setup, no account needed, iCloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ThirdEye Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| ThirdEye Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| ThirdEye Pro Lifetime Purchase | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phonitor free?

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

### Is ThirdEye free?

ThirdEye costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Phonitor or ThirdEye?

ThirdEye is rated higher. Phonitor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while ThirdEye averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Phonitor or ThirdEye have ads?

Neither Phonitor nor ThirdEye shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phonitor or ThirdEye?

Phonitor ships an update every 2 days, and ThirdEye every 2 weeks. Most recently, Phonitor was updated on October 1, 2026 and ThirdEye on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*