Maticam vs SentryBlack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Maticam
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Maticam turns your spare iPhone or iPad into a powerful security camera ā no special hardware needed. LIVE HD STREAMING Stream live video from one device to another. Watch in real-time from anywhere with Maticam. Adjustable quality from 480p to 1080p HD lets you balance clarity and bandwidth. SMART MOTION DETECTION Maticam detects motion and sends you instant push notifications, so you always know what is happening at home. EASY SETUP 1. Install Maticam on your spare device (the camera) 2. Install Maticam on your main device (the viewer) 3. Pair them with a simple QR code scan 4. Start watching ā it takes less than 60 seconds PRIVATE AND SECURE Your video never passes through our servers. Maticam uses peer-to-peer WebRTC streaming ā your footage goes directly from camera to viewer, encrypted end-to-end. KEY FEATURES - Live HD video streaming (480p to 1080p) - Real-time motion detection with instant alerts - Background streaming ā keeps working when the screen is off - Multi-viewer support ā share camera access with family - Battery monitoring for the camera device - Screenshot and recording capabilities - Dark mode interface PERFECT FOR - Home security monitoring - Baby monitoring - Pet watching - Office surveillance - Checking on elderly family members SUBSCRIPTION PLANS Maticam is free with 1 camera and 480p streaming. Maticam Plus ($2.99/month): - Up to 3 cameras - HD streaming (720p) Maticam Pro ($6.99/month): - Up to 10 cameras - Full HD streaming (1080p) Subscriptions are billed monthly through your Apple ID. They auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://maticam.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://maticam.com/terms
SentryBlack
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Turn your own iPhone, iPad, or Mac into a private home security camera. Set an old device to watch a room and its screen dims to a discreet dark monitor view ā one that always shows a clear recording indicator, so it is never hidden ā while it detects motion, saves event clips, and streams live to your other devices. Wake it any time with a press-and-hold. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Unlike typical CCTV apps, SentryBlack has no company servers watching your home. Your video stays on YOUR devices and YOUR own private iCloud ā never our cloud, and never a third-party cloud you did not choose. ⢠Live view goes device-to-device and is end-to-end encrypted. ⢠If your network blocks a direct connection, you can optionally add a relay server of your own ā the video through it stays end-to-end encrypted and the relay cannot decrypt it. SentryBlack provides no relay server, and this setting is off unless you fill it in. ⢠Cameras, motion alerts, and clips sync only through your private iCloud. ⢠No account, no sign-up, no tracking. USE ANY DEVICE AS A CAMERA ⢠The screen dims to a dark monitor view with an always-on "REC" indicator and timer ā discreet and power-saving, but never blank. ⢠On-device motion detection saves a clip and snapshot of every event. ⢠Press and hold to wake the screen. MONITOR FROM ANYWHERE ⢠On another device signed into the same iCloud, tap Monitor to see all your cameras. ⢠Get instant push alerts with a snapshot the moment motion is detected. ⢠Watch live video ā fastest on the same Wi-Fi, and end-to-end encrypted everywhere. SENTRYBLACK PRO The free version records with motion detection, sends cross-device alerts, and streams live on your Wi-Fi (with a small banner ad on non-camera screens; iPhone and iPad only ā the Mac app has no ads). SentryBlack Pro adds: ⢠Cloud clip backup to your own iCloud ⢠Unlimited event history ⢠HD live view ⢠Person detection & motion zones ⢠Multiple cameras ⢠No ads Pro is an auto-renewing subscription (monthly or yearly) with a 3-day free trial. One subscription works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; it renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Note: because Apple stops the camera when an app is in the background or the device is locked, a camera device must stay on and in the app while on duty ā keeping it plugged in is recommended. Please use SentryBlack only to monitor your own property and spaces. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://mwsupplylimited.github.io/sentryblack/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maticam at none against SentryBlack's 2. Maticam also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. SentryBlack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Maticam asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Maticam | SentryBlack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MetaFlowCore LTD | Matthew Wong |
In-app purchases
Maticam
No in-app purchases
SentryBlack
- SentryBlack Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- SentryBlack Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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