VigilCam vs Momentra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VigilCam
Transform your iPhone into a high-definition security camera. It offers continuous recording, motion detection with instant alerts, and flexible cloud storage options. Keep an eye on your property remotely with live streaming and background operation.
- Continuous HD recording
- Motion detection with alerts
- On-device, iCloud, or Firebase storage
- Live P2P video streaming
- Background recording
- Clip management by date and device
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VigilCam turns any iPhone into a dedicated security camera. Record continuous HD footage directly to your device, iCloud Drive, or Firebase — with automatic clip rotation, motion detection, and instant email alerts when movement is detected while you're away. Key features • Continuous recording with configurable clip length (1–60 min) • Motion detection with push notifications and email alerts • On-device, iCloud Drive, or Firebase cloud storage • Live P2P video stream to a second iPhone over Wi-Fi • Browse, review, and delete recordings by date and device • Runs in the background — keep recording with the screen off • No subscription, no account required for on-device storage
Momentra
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Momentra is built for first-person POV and action-camera footage. Import videos shot with GoPro, Insta360, DJI Action, and other supported action cameras. Momentra analyzes motion and audio directly on your iPhone, automatically finding the exciting moments worth keeping. Your footage stays on your device during analysis and editing. No cloud upload is required, helping reduce data usage while keeping your videos under your control. KEY FEATURES • On-Device Video Processing Analyze and edit footage without uploading it to the cloud. • Automatic Highlight Detection Find dynamic moments hidden inside long action-camera recordings. • Motion & Audio Analysis Use motion data, G-force changes, and audio activity to help identify highlights. • Flexible Preview & Selection Preview detected clips, then keep or remove the moments you want. • Adjustable Controls Choose the number of highlight clips and adjust detection sensitivity. • Easy Export & Sharing Save finished videos to Photos and share them using the available iOS sharing options. MOMENTRA PRO • Create up to 15 highlight clips. • Unlock all advanced detection controls. • Choose whether to display the Momentra watermark. • Use on-device preference learning based on the clips you keep or remove. • Enjoy an ad-free editing experience. • Pay once and use Pro permanently—no subscription required. PERFECT FOR Action sports, cycling, skiing, diving, hiking, first-person POV recordings, and dynamic follow-cam footage. Spend less time searching through raw footage. Let Momentra turn the moments that matter into shareable highlights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VigilCam at none against Momentra's 1. VigilCam also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Momentra sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VigilCam asks for nothing beyond the download.
VigilCam ships an update every 3 days, Momentra every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | VigilCam | Momentra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Craig | 星域智慧科技股份有限公司 |
In-app purchases
VigilCam
No in-app purchases
Momentra
- Momentra Pro: Action Camera$7.99








