Comparison

iCamSource Mobile vs A3d Scanner

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

Head to head
About

iCamSource Mobile

Transform your iOS device into a live audio and video streaming camera. Receive motion detection alerts and record events, making it ideal for monitoring pets, babies, or as a security solution.

Highlights
  • Live audio and video streaming
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Encrypted Apple Watch Alerts
  • Push notifications
  • Motion event image recording
  • Use as baby monitor, pet cam, security cam
Features
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iCamSource Mobile allows you to stream live audio and video from your iOS device's microphone and camera to another mobile device running the iCam app: http://skjm.com/icam/index2.php iCam has been featured on the Today Show, CNN, and Good Morning America in addition to the "Dog Lover" iPhone TV Ad - http://skjm.com/news.php iCamSource Mobile optionally uploads encrypted Apple Watch Alerts to our servers whenever motion is detected. Apple Watch Alerts are brief animated summary notifications of your iCamSource's most recent motion detection events that you can receive and review with iCam on your Apple Watch. In addition to streaming live audio and video, iCamSource Mobile supports the sending of push notifications and recording of motion event images whenever motion is detected. Visit http://skjm.com/icam/vid.php for video demonstrations. Popular uses include baby monitor, pet cam, nanny cam, spy cam, and security camera. For more information about iCamSource Mobile and iCam, please visit http://skjm.com/icam/help/?icamsourcemobile NOTICE: If you are ever having issues please contact support instead of just leaving a bad review as we have no way of contacting you to help resolve your problem. Thanks!

About

A3d Scanner

Easily create detailed 3D models of your space using augmented reality. Map walls, doors, windows, and floor plans to generate a model that can be sent directly to compatible lighting control systems or saved for other uses.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality 3D modeling
  • Map walls, doors, and windows
  • Generate full floor plans
  • Proscenium mapping tools
  • Send models to Eos Family consoles
  • Save models as .glb files
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With the Augment3d Scanner app, a comprehensive 3D model of your space is just a few touches away. Built for use with the Eos Family line of lighting control systems, A3d Scanner leverages the augmented reality tools included in your device, saving you time building your 3D space. Once installed, explore the easy-to-use tools to map your space - including walls, doors, windows, a full floor plan, and even proscenium tools. When you complete your plan, the Scanner app builds a model right on your device, allowing you to send it via a wifi connection to any Eos Family console running Augment3d, or save a .glb copy for later import or use in other software. Eos v3.2.0 or higher is required.

Screenshots

iCamSource Mobile4 screens
A3d Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iCamSource Mobile at $4.99 against A3d Scanner's $24.99. iCamSource Mobile also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and rating (4.2 vs 3.7). A3d Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 27 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

iCamSource Mobile costs $4.99 and A3d Scanner $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCamSource Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCamSource Mobile has 68 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of iCamSource Mobile's written reviews are positive against 0% of A3d Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCamSource Mobile ships an update every 27 months, A3d Scanner every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iCamSource Mobile versus A3d Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCamSource MobileA3d Scanner
Price$4.99 — better$24.99
Rating4.2 (68 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews39.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings68 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSKJM, LLCElectronic Theatre Controls, Inc.

Customer experience

iCamSource Mobile

All ratings68 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative57.6%

A3d Scanner

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

iCamSource Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

A3d Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCamSource Mobile free?
iCamSource Mobile costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is A3d Scanner free?
A3d Scanner costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCamSource Mobile or A3d Scanner?
iCamSource Mobile is rated higher. iCamSource Mobile averages 4.2 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while A3d Scanner averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do iCamSource Mobile or A3d Scanner have ads?
Neither iCamSource Mobile nor A3d Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCamSource Mobile or A3d Scanner?
iCamSource Mobile ships an update every 27 months, and A3d Scanner every 6 months. Most recently, iCamSource Mobile was updated on October 7, 2026 and A3d Scanner on October 3, 2026.

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