Comparison

VigilCam vs Momentra

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Momentra

Features
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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.

Screenshots

VigilCam3 screens
Momentra4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Momentra sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VigilCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VigilCam ships an update every 3 days, Momentra every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
VigilCam versus Momentra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVigilCamMomentra
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert Craig星域智慧科技股份有限公司

In-app purchases

None

VigilCam

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Momentra

One-time1
  • Momentra Pro: Action Camera$7.99

Questions

Is VigilCam free?
VigilCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Momentra free?
Momentra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VigilCam or Momentra have ads?
Momentra shows ads; VigilCam does not.
Which is updated more often, VigilCam or Momentra?
VigilCam ships an update every 3 days, and Momentra every 4 days. Most recently, VigilCam was updated on October 31, 2026 and Momentra on October 31, 2026.

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