# Xpy View vs Portrait Sketch Camera

The clearest difference is price: Xpy View at Free against Portrait Sketch Camera's $4.99. Xpy View also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Portrait Sketch Camera's advantage is ratings volume (78 vs 1). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Xpy View is free to download; Portrait Sketch Camera costs $4.99 up front. Portrait Sketch Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Xpy View asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Xpy View against 3.9 for Portrait Sketch Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portrait Sketch Camera has 78 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Xpy View ships an update every 6 weeks, Portrait Sketch Camera every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xpy View | Portrait Sketch Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpy-view/id805660283/reviews)** | [3.9 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portrait-sketch-camera/id1164314032/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **78** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Accvent LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/805660286) | [Quantis,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373039420) |

## What reviewers say

### Xpy View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpy-view/id805660283)

This remote surveillance app allows you to view live footage from your security systems on your mobile device. It supports image capture, audio monitoring, and video recording, enabling you to monitor your property from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Live footage viewing, Image capture, Audio monitoring, Video recording, Remote playback, Hand gesture controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Portrait Sketch Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portrait-sketch-camera/id1164314032)

Transform your photos into unique artistic creations with a variety of real-time filters and effects. Easily adjust styles, resize images for social media, and capture moments discreetly with silent shutter mode. Perfect for enhancing social media or exploring your creative side.

**Highlights:** Real-time artistic filters, Variety of art styles (sketch, comic, oil painting), Live effect adjustment, Intuitive single-finger controls, Silent shutter mode, Adjustable aspect ratios for social media, Front and rear camera support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xpy View free?

Xpy View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Portrait Sketch Camera free?

Portrait Sketch Camera costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Xpy View or Portrait Sketch Camera?

Xpy View is rated higher. Xpy View averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Portrait Sketch Camera averages 3.9 from 78 ratings.

### Do Xpy View or Portrait Sketch Camera have ads?

Portrait Sketch Camera shows ads; Xpy View does not.

### Which is updated more often, Xpy View or Portrait Sketch Camera?

Xpy View ships an update every 6 weeks, and Portrait Sketch Camera every 14 months. Most recently, Xpy View was updated on October 5, 2026 and Portrait Sketch Camera on October 3, 2026.

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