eyeOn CCTV vs PocketHomeCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
eyeOn CCTV
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eyeOn CCTV turns your iPhone or iPad into a live monitor for a home security camera you make from a spare phone. Set a spare phone or tablet down as the camera, pair it with your iPhone or iPad, and watch the live video and sound from anywhere. No account, no subscription, no complicated setup. WHICH DEVICE DOES WHAT On iPhone and iPad, eyeOn is the monitor β the screen you watch on. The camera half of the pair runs on a second device you set down where you want to watch. For the list of devices that can be used as the camera, see https://cctvdroid.omyzero.com HOW TO SET IT UP 1. On the device you want as the camera, open eyeOn and choose "Use this device as camera." A pairing code and a QR code appear. 2. On your iPhone or iPad, point your camera at the QR code β it opens eyeOn with the pairing code already filled in. Or open eyeOn, choose "Use this device as monitor," and type the code. 3. You're connected β your iPhone shows the live camera. WHAT YOU CAN DO FROM YOUR iPHONE OR iPAD β’ Watch live video from the paired camera β’ Hear live sound from the room, and mute it with a tap β’ Switch the camera between its front and back lens β’ See the camera device's battery level on the live screen β’ Reconnect any time with the same pairing GREAT FOR β’ Baby or nursery monitor β’ Pet camera while you're out β’ Watching the front door, garage, office or shop β’ Elderly-care check-ins β’ A second pair of eyes on any room KEEPS WORKING WITHOUT INTERNET Pairing needs a connection once. After that, if both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network, the live view keeps working on your local network even when the internet is down. PRIVATE BY DESIGN There are no accounts and no profiles. Your live video and sound go straight to your own paired device over an encrypted peer-to-peer connection, and are not recorded or kept by us. You choose who you share your pairing code with. Read our Privacy Policy: https://cctvdroid.omyzero.com/privacy.html WHAT YOU NEED β’ A spare phone or tablet to act as the camera, running eyeOn β’ Your iPhone or iPad as the monitor β’ An internet connection to pair, and to watch from away β’ The camera device kept powered on (plugged in is best for all-day use) USE IT LAWFULLY eyeOn is for watching your own home, family, pets and property. You are responsible for following the camera and recording laws where you live, including asking for any permission the law requires. It is a handy consumer tool, not a professional or life-safety security system, so please don't rely on it as your only protection. By using eyeOn you agree to our Terms of Use: https://cctvdroid.omyzero.com/terms-of-use.html NEED HELP? Email support@omyzero.com or visit https://cctvdroid.omyzero.com Reuse the spare phone in your drawer β and keep an eye on what matters from your iPhone.
PocketHomeCam
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PocketHomeCam turns an old or spare phone into a home security camera you can watch from your other phone - no new hardware to buy. Check on your baby, your pets or your front door from anywhere with one account. β What you can do β’ Live view: watch the video from the camera phone. Video only; the app does not use the microphone. β’ Remote control: switch front/back camera, flashlight, zoom, person and vehicle detection, record on the camera phone. β’ Cloud recording (Pro): only recordings started by the viewer are encrypted and kept on our server for 30 days; play, delete or save them to your phone in the app. β’ Share links (Pro): show a camera to family with a link that lasts one hour. It only opens with the six-digit code shown alongside it, and you can revoke it at any time. β’ Several cameras: watch them together on one screen. β’ Detection alerts: get a notification on the viewing phone when a person or pet is detected. β’ Recording notice signs: make a sign for a shop or office in the app and print or share it. β’ Available in English, Korean and Japanese. β Pricing Watching on the same Wi-Fi as the camera phone (or its hotspot) is free and needs no sign-in. Watching from a different network, such as another Wi-Fi or mobile data, needs a Pro subscription (monthly or yearly, auto-renewing; the price in your currency is shown in the app before you buy). The higher GCS Pro tier unlocks Pro features in all three Pocket apps, including PocketGCS. Subscriptions are tied to your account, not to a device. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. β Please note β’ The camera phone always shows that it is filming, even when its screen is dimmed. Do not film people without their knowledge. β’ The first time you turn a camera on, you confirm where it must not be placed. β’ It is meant mainly for private use in your own home. If other people pass through the area, such as a shop, put up a recording notice sign. β’ Do not film other people's homes, bathrooms or other private spaces, your neighbours, or public roads. β’ This app is not a medical device and does not guarantee the safety of a baby or anyone else. It does not replace checking in person. Privacy policy: https://deepmav.github.io/pockethomecam/privacy.html Terms of use: https://deepmav.github.io/pockethomecam/terms.html Account deletion: https://deepmav.github.io/pockethomecam/delete.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eyeOn CCTV at none against PocketHomeCam's 2. eyeOn CCTV also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PocketHomeCam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. eyeOn CCTV asks for nothing beyond the download.
eyeOn CCTV ships an update fortnightly, PocketHomeCam weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eyeOn CCTV | PocketHomeCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OMYZERO PTY LTD | HOJUNG KIM |
In-app purchases
eyeOn CCTV
No in-app purchases
PocketHomeCam
- PocketHomeCam Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- PocketHomeCam Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
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