Comparison

Phonitor vs 拾珍

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

Head to head
About

Phonitor

Transform old Apple devices into a home security camera system. Monitor live feeds, access recordings, and communicate with two-way audio. Features sound alerts, night vision, and crisp video quality.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Instant playback
  • Two-way audio
  • Sound alerts
  • Night vision
  • Export clips
  • Family sharing
Features
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Ever thought your old iPhone or iPad could do more? Phonitor turns your unused devices into a smart monitoring camera — no extra hardware, no extra cost. Simply use your spare iPhone, iPad, or Mac as the camera, and view the live or playback on your everyday device. Place it wherever you need — a shelf, windowsill, the nursery, even outside for an afternoon. No mounts, no drilling: run on the built-in battery for short stints, or plug in for the long haul. Easily keep an eye on your home, yard, office, or stay connected with your baby, pets, and loved ones. An iPhone or iPad used as the camera needs iOS 15 or later. Built with privacy at its core, Phonitor is completely ad-free. It’s made just for Apple devices. Here are the key benefits: REAL-TIME MONITORING: Watch your camera’s live stream anytime, anywhere, on any of your Apple devices. INSTANT PLAYBACK: A new timeline with a clear time ruler and event markers at a glance. Pick a date to find any recording stored on your camera device. EXPORT CLIPS: Trim and save the moments that matter, on the camera or from another device, and share them anywhere. (Pro) TWO-WAY AUDIO: Hear what’s happening and talk as if you’re there. (Pro) NIGHT VISION: Cleaner, steadier video in low light, even under dim bulbs. CRISP VIDEO: Up to 2K at 60fps. Choose the quality that suits your scene. VERY LITTLE DELAY: What happens at home reaches your screen with very little delay. ULTRA-WIDE CAMERA: Capture a broader view with the ultra-wide lens on compatible devices. BUILT FOR LONG STRETCHES: Smart battery use and reduced heat on the camera device. If the phone gets too hot, sound alerts and the torch pause while recording carries on. BACKGROUND PLAY: Continue monitoring while using other apps, or even with the screen locked. (Pro) SOUND ALERTS: Get a notification the moment the camera hears a baby crying, a dog barking, a smoke alarm, glass breaking and more — even when Phonitor isn't open. Eight kinds of sounds, chosen per camera. Sound recognition runs on the camera itself; no audio is uploaded. (Pro) TAP TO REPLAY: Tap an alert to open that camera and go straight back to the moment it happened. FAMILY GROUP: Invite your family to set up and watch cameras together, up to 6 people. One subscription, and your family pays nothing. Each camera has its own switch. (Pro) PRIVATE: Recordings are saved on your camera device. Only your own devices, and family members you share a camera with, can watch. Sound recognition runs on the camera itself; no audio is uploaded. NO NEW ACCOUNT: Your Apple Account is all you need. Cameras you set up show up on your other devices through iCloud. Upgrade to Phonitor Pro for unlimited monitoring, Sound Alerts, Family Group and more exclusive features, with a 7-day free trial. Reusing old devices isn’t just about saving money — it’s a more sustainable, mindful lifestyle. Repurpose your old hardware in a simple, secure, and practical way, rather than letting it gather dust when it’s still fully capable. Terms of Use: https://phonitor.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://phonitor.app/privacy

About

拾珍

Features
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拾珍,是一本只收藏重要时刻的宝宝成长日记。 宝宝成长很快,但并不是每一天都需要写成流水账。拾珍希望帮你从日常里“拾起珍贵”:一次第一次、一次特别的对话、一段值得保存的影像,也包括爸爸妈妈在育儿路上的心情、体会,和那些想对宝宝说的话。 在拾珍里,你可以记录宝宝的重要成长片段,也可以写下育儿日记:初为父母的紧张与欣喜、某个深夜里的疲惫与坚持、看见宝宝一点点长大的感动,或者一封留给未来宝宝的信。多年以后再翻看,留下的不只是事件,还有当时真实的爱与心路历程。 拾珍支持照片、视频、里程碑、身高体重、牙齿、童言无忌等多种记录方式,并通过时光轴和照片墙帮你清晰回顾。你还可以邀请家人一起参与记录,为不同成员设置查看、记录或管理权限,让重要的成长记忆被共同守护。 为保护家庭资料,拾珍提供端到端加密、主密码、恢复码和加密邀请等机制。成长记录也可以导出为相册或 PDF,方便备份、打印和长期留存。 主要功能: 育儿日记:记录爸爸妈妈的心情、体验和想对宝宝说的话 重要时刻记录:告别流水账,只留下值得珍藏的成长片段 图文、照片、视频:完整保存成长记忆 里程碑与成长数据:记录第一次、身高体重、牙齿等节点 童言无忌:收藏宝宝让人会心一笑的话 家庭共享:邀请家人共同记录,支持成员权限管理 隐私保护:端到端加密守护家庭资料 资料导出:整理成可长期保存的纪念档案 拾珍,不记录所有日子,只留下值得记住的时刻,以及那时你想对宝宝说的话。

Screenshots

Phonitor4 screens
拾珍4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Phonitor at every 2 days against 拾珍's every 10 days. 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. Phonitor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and 拾珍 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phonitor ships an update every 2 days, 拾珍 every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Phonitor versus 拾珍: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhonitor拾珍
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB34 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer弛 张驰 张

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Phonitor

Subscriptions3
  • Pro7 Days trial$2.497 Days
  • Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$35.991 Year
4 purchases

拾珍

One-time4
  • 容量扩展5G$6.99
  • 拾珍包年会员$9.99
  • 容量扩展50G$24.99
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  • 拾珍永久会员$39.99

Questions

Is Phonitor free?
Phonitor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 拾珍 free?
拾珍 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Phonitor or 拾珍 have ads?
Neither Phonitor nor 拾珍 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phonitor or 拾珍?
Phonitor ships an update every 2 days, and 拾珍 every 10 days. Most recently, Phonitor was updated on November 12, 2026 and 拾珍 on November 12, 2026.

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