Comparison

iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) vs NightVision

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

Head to head
About

iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported)

Access and control thousands of live public video cameras from around the globe in real-time. Browse by category, country, or rating, and save your favorites. Control camera movement and zoom where supported.

Highlights
  • View thousands of live public cameras
  • Real-time camera feeds
  • Control camera movement and zoom
  • Save cameras as favorites
  • Search cameras by category, country, city
  • Rate and share camera snapshots
Features
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iSpy Cameras allows you to view and control thousands of public video cameras from around the world in real-time from your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Thank you for making iSpy Cameras one of the Top Paid Apps around the world! iSpy Cameras has been a #1 Paid App in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Korea, and Croatia as well as the #1 Paid Entertainment App in Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia. iSpy Cameras was also one of the Top 10 Bestselling Paid Entertainment iPad Apps of 2010! Yes, the cameras are all LIVE! Nothing is pre-recorded! Check out this thread in our discussion forum for our responses to some of the more recent iSpy Cameras reviews: https://skjm.com/forum/index.php?topic=504.0 We have thousands of cameras in our database, with frequent updates to remove any cameras that may have temporarily gone offline. To view cameras from a certain area, tap the "Search" tab. To request cameras from a specific area, please send us an e-mail or let us know in the discussion forum as opposed to requesting it in a 1-star review. Thanks! :) Visit https://skjm.com/ispy/vid.php to view the iSpy Demo & Features video! - Swipe back and forth between pages of camera thumbnails that are updating in real-time. - Tap a thumbnail to zoom in. Tap the X to zoom out. - If the camera supports it, tap the Control button to control it. (You may have to wait in line for your turn.) - Swipe to move the camera, pinch to zoom in and out. (Zoom may not be supported by some cameras.) - Choose from a number of camera presets, if available. - Save cameras as your favorites. - Save or share camera snapshots. - Rate cameras. Choose from the following camera list tabs: - Random - Displays a random selection of cameras. - Top Rated - Displays the cameras sorted by average rating. - Most Recent - Displays the cameras sorted by the date and time they were added. - Favorites - Displays your favorite cameras. You can also search through the database of cameras by Category, Country, State, City, or Keywords. If you are looking to connect to your own private webcams and network cameras (and receive notifications on your iOS device when motion is detected) then check out our other applications, iCam Pro and iCam - https://skjm.com/icam/

About

NightVision

This app uses OpenCV filters to enhance camera visibility in low-light conditions for entertainment. It allows users to capture photos and record videos with improved clarity in darkness.

Highlights
  • Low-light camera enhancement
  • OpenCV filters
  • Photo capture
  • Video recording
  • Histogram equalization
Features
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This app is intended for entertainment purposes only and does not provide true Nightvision functionality. It applies some opencv filters to camera image to make it more visible with low light condition ( histogram equalization ). Useful at night. Can take pictures and save videos.

Screenshots

iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported)4 screens
NightVision3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) at 4.6 against NightVision's 3.8. iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 19) and review sentiment (74% vs 50%). NightVision's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NightVision asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) has 2.1K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported)'s written reviews are positive against 50% of NightVision's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) ships an update every 14 months, NightVision every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) versus NightVision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSpy Cameras (Ad Supported)NightVision
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.1K ratings) — better3.8 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better19
Update frequencyEvery 14 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSKJM, LLC3B Soft srls

Customer experience

iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported)

All ratings2,134 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative20.6%

NightVision

All ratings19 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cameras frequently disappear or stop working
  • Search function doesn't work well
  • App crashes or freezes often

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more cameras, especially in major cities
  • Improve camera controls and navigation
  • Implement a map view to see camera locations
  • Add audio support to hear what's happening

NightVision

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported)

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

NightVision

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) free?
iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NightVision free?
NightVision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) or NightVision?
iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) is rated higher. iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while NightVision averages 3.8 from 19 ratings.
Do iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) or NightVision have ads?
Both iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) and NightVision show ads.
Which is updated more often, iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) or NightVision?
iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) ships an update every 14 months, and NightVision every 16 months. Most recently, iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported) was updated on September 26, 2026 and NightVision on August 21, 2026.

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