Comparison

Towsen vs Security Camera

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

Head to head
About

Towsen

Stay connected to your monitored areas with live video, motion alerts, and two-way audio. This app allows you to manage smart cameras, review event history, and check recordings remotely. Ideal for home security, pet watching, and everyday remote viewing.

Highlights
  • Add and manage devices
  • View live video streams
  • Receive motion alerts
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Review event history and recordings
  • Manage camera settings
Features
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Towsen is a mobile app designed for low-power smart cameras, helping you stay connected to important places such as your home, doorway, garage, yard, or other monitored areas. With the app, you can add devices, view live video, check event history, receive motion alerts, use two-way audio, review recordings, and manage camera settings. Whether you are at home or away, Towsen helps you check camera status, receive important notifications, and quickly review activity when it matters. The app supports multiple devices and is suitable for home monitoring, entryway security, pet watching, and everyday remote viewing. Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms for Value-Added Services Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and completes payment, the payment will be charged to the user’s Apple ID account. Users can manage their subscriptions and auto-renewal settings in their account settings. Canceling Renewal: To cancel auto-renewal, users must manually turn off auto-renewal in iTunes/Apple ID subscription settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Renewal: The user’s Apple ID account will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. After the charge is successful, the subscription will be renewed for another subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/towsen.ai/towsen_privacy_notice_en.html Auto-Renewable Subscription Service Agreement: https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/towsen.ai/towsen_sub_agreement_en.html

About

Security Camera

Features
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Security Camera: Home Scanner brings camera and device scanning, network testing, and practical inspection tools together in one app. Explore devices on your Wi-Fi network, discover nearby Bluetooth devices, and take a closer look at your surroundings. Whether you’re at home, in the office, or staying somewhere new, get a clearer view of nearby devices with simple tools and easy-to-read results. KEY FEATURES WI-FI NETWORK & DEVICE SCANNER Scan your current Wi-Fi network for discoverable cameras and other network devices. Review available device information to better understand what shares your network. BLUETOOTH DEVICE SCANNER Discover nearby Bluetooth devices broadcasting supported signals. View available details to help you review unfamiliar devices around you. NETWORK SPEED TEST Test your internet connection speed with a simple check. Get a clearer picture of connection performance at home, in the office, or while traveling. MAGNETIC FIELD READINGS Use your device’s magnetic sensor to observe magnetic field levels and changes nearby. Readings depend on your device’s hardware and surrounding conditions. LENS LIGHT CHECK Use the light-assisted tool to visually inspect reflections that may come from camera lenses. Examine areas of interest more closely as part of a manual check. CAMERA BRAND GUIDES Browse reference guides for different camera brands. Access helpful information when reviewing cameras and device details. SCAN HISTORY Revisit previous scans and review saved results. Keep your past checks organized and easy to find. ABOUT SCAN RESULTS Device visibility and available information vary by network conditions and device settings. Magnetic readings and lens reflections are supporting observations and cannot independently confirm the presence of a camera. Camera brand guides are provided for reference and do not imply affiliation with or endorsement by any manufacturer. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Premium features require a subscription or a Lifetime Access purchase. Weekly Subscription: $8.99 per week Monthly Subscription: $12.99 per month Yearly Subscription: $24.99 per year Lifetime Access: $39.99 one-time purchase Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Lifetime Access is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Prices may vary by country or region. PRIVACY POLICY https://www.infostreamnetworks.com/RoomScopePrivacy.html TERMS OF USE https://www.infostreamnetworks.com/RoomScopeTerms.htmlhe

Screenshots

Towsen4 screens
Security Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

Towsen and Security Camera are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Towsen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $28.99 per 6 months and Security Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Towsen ships an update every 4 days, Security Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Towsen versus Security Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTowsenSecurity Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB26 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSINTOP LIMITEDInfoStream Networks Limited

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Towsen

Subscriptions3
  • 30-Day Cloud Storage3 Days trial$28.996 Months
  • 30-Day Cloud Storage4 variants$109.996 Months
  • 30-Day Cloud Storage5 variants$149.991 Year
3 purchases

Security Camera

Subscriptions3
  • VIP Weekly$8.997 Days
  • VIP Monthly$12.991 Month
  • VIP Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Towsen free?
Towsen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Security Camera free?
Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Towsen or Security Camera have ads?
Neither Towsen nor Security Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Towsen or Security Camera?
Towsen ships an update every 4 days, and Security Camera weekly. Most recently, Towsen was updated on October 6, 2026 and Security Camera on October 7, 2026.

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