Comparison

Line.CCTV vs Faceter Video Surveillance

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

Head to head
About

Line.CCTV

Access your analog and IP cameras remotely with this mobile surveillance system companion. Stay updated on your property's activity 24/7 from anywhere in the world via your iOS device.

Highlights
  • 24-hour camera access
  • Analog and IP camera support
  • Remote server connection
  • Mobile surveillance companion
  • iOS device compatibility
Features
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Devline presents an updated version of LineCam for iOS designed for use with Line Video Surveillance System version 6 and above. Line.CCTV is the mobile companion for Line Video Surveillance System, allowing 24-hour access to your analog and IP cameras. For those on the move and without access to a computer, connect directly to your Line surveillance server using your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad and keep up to date with what’s happening, wherever you are in the world.

About

Faceter Video Surveillance

This cloud-based video surveillance solution works with various cameras, including smartphones, to monitor physical spaces 24/7. It offers instant alerts, smart analytics, and remote access for businesses and private users. The system is designed for easy setup and scalability, providing actionable insights without complex hardware.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based video surveillance
  • Works with IP cameras, DVRs, and smartphones
  • Instant alerts via Telegram
  • Smart analytics (people, vehicle, motion detection)
  • AI-powered video summaries
  • Remote access and camera sharing
  • Scalable for businesses of all sizes
Features
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Faceter is smart cloud video surveillance (VSaaS) with its own line of security cameras. Connect third-party IP cameras or use a smartphone as a camera without buying equipment. Monitor offices, warehouses, stores, and your home from a single system. Get notifications in Telegram and Max, and use an AI Agent for quick archive search instead of long video playback. Why You Need Faceter Faceter combines any cameras into a single smart video surveillance system. Connect devices via ONVIF or RTSP with a public IP address. You can: • Watch live video from any camera online through the cloud • Use a smartphone as a surveillance camera (turn an old phone into an IP camera) without buying equipment • Find any moment in the archive in seconds with smart event marking and timeline search instead of hours of viewing • Keep video surveillance 24/7 • Get a free daily timelapse in messengers: review your whole day in 1 minute • Receive event descriptions from the AI Agent • Get event alerts via push notifications and messengers (Telegram, Max, etc.) • Use the app on phone, tablet, computer, Mac, Windows, and TV Any Cameras, One System Maximum stability is ensured with Faceter's cameras: full compatibility and all analytics out of the box. Already have third-party cameras? Connect them via ONVIF and RTSP protocols. Faceter records video locally to an SD card without internet or cloud fees. In development: our line of network video recorders (NVR) for hybrid systems. Review a full day's archive in 5 minutes and download any clip instantly. We built a practical app design, fast servers, and a special cloud storage format. Connecting a camera takes a couple of minutes. An old smartphone connects just as easily: convert a phone into a security camera without buying extra hardware. Smart Detections Built-in detections recognize human silhouettes, vehicles, pets, and movement, capturing line crossings and intrusions. The system cuts false alarms like rain, snow, waving branches, and shadows. You only get push alerts during real events. Faceter AI Agent The AI Agent works in Telegram, Max, or in the app. Chat with it in plain text instead of watching video. Ask a question and get a precise summary from the archive: "What time did the delivery car arrive?", "What happened on site from 12:00 to 13:00?", or "Did anyone enter the warehouse after closing?". The agent also sends concise text descriptions of current events: "Person passed by", "Truck entered", "Dog near the door". Why Choose Faceter Faceter is an analytics tool with a transparent pricing model. • AI Agent without overpaying: text reports are included in cloud subscriptions. No extra payment for AI features. • Free basic features: live streaming and smart detections work free without a cloud plan. Cameras can record to an SD card without internet. • No complex servers: launch without expensive servers or engineer visits. Human detection works without biometrics or facial recognition. Only Useful Features • Online live camera streaming • Timelapse: full day in a minute • Event alerts via push, Telegram, and Max • Intelligent archive search • Saving required video clips • Access rights management • Russian language interface • Faceter compatibility with Windows, Mac, and TV Faceter is also great for home: baby monitor, elderly care, or pet watching (with pet detection). Set up video surveillance in 5 minutes. Get alerts in Telegram or Max when events happen. Download Faceter and monitor your home, office, or business from anywhere!

Screenshots

Line.CCTV3 screens
Faceter Video Surveillance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Faceter Video Surveillance at 4.6 against Line.CCTV's 1.0. Faceter Video Surveillance also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 9%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Line.CCTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

Both are free to download. Faceter Video Surveillance sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Line.CCTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Faceter Video Surveillance holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Faceter Video Surveillance has 339 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Line.CCTV's written reviews are positive against 45% of Faceter Video Surveillance's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Line.CCTV ships an update every 4 months, Faceter Video Surveillance fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Line.CCTV versus Faceter Video Surveillance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLine.CCTVFaceter Video Surveillance
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (339 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.6% of reviews44.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1339 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevline LTDFaceter South Africa (PTY) LTD

Customer experience

Line.CCTV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive8.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative84.5%

Faceter Video Surveillance

All ratings341 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive44.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative44.7%

Bugs and requests

Line.CCTV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Faceter Video Surveillance

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Application crashes after less than one day
  • Contact support button does not work
  • App stops working after a week
  • App would not load after a week
  • Crashes whenever used as a camera on iPhone 6 after updating
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  • Error message: “The operation couldn't be completed. (Services.Discovery. Error error O.)”
  • Error message: “The operation couldn’t be completed service discovery error 0”
  • Camera unavailable when it's clearly recording
  • App freezes after a few minutes of recording on iPhone 6
  • Camera went offline
  • Cameras get offline daily
  • Internal server down error message
  • App keeps telling me the camera is offline
  • Videos turn on their sides
  • Laggy with up to 10 seconds delay
  • Frozen at the QR code
  • App crashed when pairing with an android phone
  • Quality of video has been reduced drastically since the update
  • Impossible to switch from recording to viewing without the bar on the bottom
  • Server error

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for dual recording of front and back camera
  • Night vision for phones when recording at night
  • Support for dual camera recording
  • Motion detector on Android version

In-app purchases

None

Line.CCTV

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Faceter Video Surveillance

Subscriptions9
  • Premium 1 month direct$3.991 Month
  • Premium 1 month with trial7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Faceter Premium – 1 month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Faceter Premium – 6 months3 Days trial$16.496 Months
  • Faceter Premium – 1 year$19.991 Year
  • Premium 1 month3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Premium 1 year direct$29.991 Year
  • Premium 1 year$39.991 Year
  • Premium 6 months$39.996 Months

Questions

Is Line.CCTV free?
Line.CCTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Faceter Video Surveillance free?
Faceter Video Surveillance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Line.CCTV or Faceter Video Surveillance?
Faceter Video Surveillance is rated higher. Line.CCTV averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Faceter Video Surveillance averages 4.6 from 339 ratings.
Do Line.CCTV or Faceter Video Surveillance have ads?
Faceter Video Surveillance shows ads; Line.CCTV does not.
Which is updated more often, Line.CCTV or Faceter Video Surveillance?
Line.CCTV ships an update every 4 months, and Faceter Video Surveillance fortnightly. Most recently, Line.CCTV was updated on October 17, 2026 and Faceter Video Surveillance on October 20, 2026.

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