Comparison

EyeInHome vs UniCam

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

Head to head
About

EyeInHome

Transform an old smartphone into a remote security camera and monitor your home from another device. Stream live audio and video to keep an eye on your property from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote audio and video monitoring
  • Use old smartphones as cameras
  • Use current smartphones as viewers
  • QR code device binding
  • Live streaming security
Features
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Use an outdated mobile phone to build a remote audio and video security system. 1. Use an outdated smartphone as the “Camera Mode”. 2. Use now using smartphone as the “Viewer Mode” . 3. In your “Viewer Mode” phone, click the "+" button to scan the QR code on the “Camera Mode” phone. 4. If the binding is successful, you can perform voice and video monitoring on the “Viewer Mode” phone. For more suggestions and feedback, please mail us: olimsoft@gmail.com Tips for using: Use the phone stand to place your phone anywhere in the house.

About

UniCam

Transform old phones into smart security cameras with AI-powered alerts. Customize notifications to detect specific events, monitor live streams, and communicate remotely. Supports a wide range of IP cameras and offers a privacy-focused design.

Highlights
  • AI Event Analysis for custom alerts
  • Repurpose old phones as cameras
  • Universal IP camera support
  • 24/7 live streaming
  • Two-way audio and siren
  • Pan-Tilt-Zoom control
  • Apple TV integration
Features
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Turn any spare iPhone or iPad into an AI-powered security camera — and tell it, in your own words, exactly what matters. AI EVENT ANALYSIS Type what you want to know — "alert me if a person enters the backyard", "notify me when the baby climbs out of the crib", "tell me if the dog gets on the couch" — and whenever your mobile camera records motion, UniCam's AI reviews the recording and notifies you only when it matches. No more alert spam. Just the moments you asked for. SIRI AND EVENT SEARCH Ask Siri to open a camera, search your events, turn alerts on or off or set up AI Analysis. Say “Show Front Door in UniCam” or “Search UniCam events.” In Events, type “dog in the garden” and UniCam finds the matching events from the last 7 days. KEY FEATURES: * AI Event Analysis: AI reviews the motion recordings from your mobile cameras and alerts you only about what you asked for * Multi-Purpose Mobile Camera: convert old phones into baby monitors, pet cams, dashcams, or security cameras — no extra hardware needed * Universal IP Camera Support: connect ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG, and HLS cameras from Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, and many more * 24/7 Live Streaming: watch from anywhere over WiFi, LTE, or 5G — on iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV * Instant Motion Alerts: get notified the moment movement is detected * Two-Way Audio: talk to family or pets, or deter intruders with the built-in siren * Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Control: manage supported IP cameras remotely with full directional and zoom control * Smart Camera Discovery: auto-detect IP cameras on your local network for quick setup * Groups: see your cameras side by side in a mosaic and build custom multi-camera views * Picture-in-Picture: keep watching your camera while you use other apps * Event timeline: see a thumbnail of every event and play back its recording * Privacy-Focused Design: your data remains secure and private PERFECT FOR: * Baby Monitor: watch your little one with live video and smart, AI-filtered alerts * Pet Camera: check in on your pets and talk to them while you're away * Home Security: turn any device into a WiFi security camera for enhanced protection * Nanny Cam and Dashcam: flexible monitoring wherever you need it APPLE TV INTEGRATION: Stream your mobile and IP cameras directly to your Apple TV for a larger viewing experience. Perfect for comprehensive home monitoring — your baby, pets, and home security on the big screen. QUICK AND EASY SETUP: Create your home security system in minutes with guided onboarding and in-app tutorials — no technical skills required. ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTION: Repurpose old devices as WiFi cameras or monitors with no hidden costs. Compatible with iOS, iPadOS, and Apple TV. UNICAM PRO FEATURES: * Unlimited Device Connections * Multiple Simultaneous Streams * Enhanced Audio with Walkie-Talkie and Siren * HD Video Quality UNICAM MAX FEATURES: * Everything in PRO, plus AI Event Analysis with custom prompts SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: Upgrade to UniCam PRO for premium features like HD viewing and unlimited devices, or UniCam MAX to add AI Event Analysis. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. ONVIF AND IP CAMERA SUPPORT: UniCam is compatible with a wide range of IP cameras, including those following the ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) standard, ensuring seamless integration with cameras from various manufacturers. WHY CHOOSE UNICAM? UniCam is the only camera app you need: AI-filtered alerts that tell you what actually matters, ONVIF and RTSP support for your existing cameras, and the power to turn spare phones into smart cameras. Download now and let AI keep watch for you. Privacy Policy: https://unicam.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://unicam.app/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

EyeInHome3 screens
UniCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EyeInHome at 85% against UniCam's 33%. EyeInHome also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). UniCam's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (51 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. EyeInHome sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and UniCam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UniCam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniCam has 51 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of EyeInHome's written reviews are positive against 33% of UniCam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EyeInHome ships an update every 6 weeks, UniCam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EyeInHome versus UniCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEyeInHomeUniCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (51 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings251 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuzhou Totoro Network Technology Co., Ltd.nittbit

Customer experience

EyeInHome

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.1%

UniCam

All ratings51 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative60.5%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EyeInHome

One-time3
  • Remove time limitation$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Audio Support$2.99
10 purchases

UniCam

Subscriptions6
  • PRO - 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • MAX - 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • PRO - 6 months$19.996 Months
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  • PRO - 1 year - 33% OFF$19.991 Year
  • PRO - 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • MAX - 1 Year$109.991 Year
One-time4
  • Starter Version2 variants$1.99
  • Standard Version2 variants$3.99
  • Advanced Version2 variants$7.99
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  • PRO version$9.99

Questions

Is EyeInHome free?
EyeInHome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UniCam free?
UniCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EyeInHome or UniCam?
UniCam is rated higher. EyeInHome averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while UniCam averages 4.5 from 51 ratings.
Do EyeInHome or UniCam have ads?
Neither EyeInHome nor UniCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EyeInHome or UniCam?
EyeInHome ships an update every 6 weeks, and UniCam every 3 weeks. Most recently, EyeInHome was updated on October 23, 2026 and UniCam on October 29, 2026.

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