# Sighthound Video vs SecuritySpy

The clearest difference is rating: SecuritySpy at 3.5 against Sighthound Video's 2.1. SecuritySpy also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 27%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Sighthound Video's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SecuritySpy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sighthound Video asks for nothing beyond the download.

SecuritySpy holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SecuritySpy has 86 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Sighthound Video's written reviews are positive against 57% of SecuritySpy's.

Sighthound Video ships an update every 4 months, SecuritySpy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sighthound Video | SecuritySpy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sighthound-video/id815811972/reviews) | **[3.5 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securityspy/id1142125928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | 26.8% of reviews | **57.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 10 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sighthound, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/815811975) | [Ben Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142125927) |

## What reviewers say

### Sighthound Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sighthound-video/id815811972)

Access your IP cameras and webcams remotely with intelligent video analysis. This app detects and tracks people, reducing false alerts from motion detection alone. View live feeds, search recorded clips, and receive smart notifications based on custom rules.

**Highlights:** Remote camera access, People detection and tracking, Smart alerts and push notifications, Quick setup and camera discovery, Video clip search engine, Live video feeds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ AI-based image recognition
- 👍 Core functionality is good
- 🚀 Speed increased significantly (in one review)
- 🔒 Non-subscription option
- ✅ Alert notifications work well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Significant UX issues
- 🐛 Giant thumbnails make scrolling difficult
- 🐛 Live playback often fails
- 🐛 Alerts have stopped working
- 🐛 No option to choose time of day for clips

**Reported bugs**

- Live playback spinner never loads
- Alerts have stopped working
- Push alerts do not work on iOS 18
- Notification issues with latest iOS updates
- Video controls don’t work

**Requested features**

- Option to make thumbnails small
- Choose a time of day to select clips
- Edit and create rules on the app
- Export clips to camera roll
- Full screen support for iPhone X plus


### SecuritySpy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/securityspy/id1142125928)

Monitor and control your macOS CCTV camera system remotely from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. View live feeds, playback recordings, and receive motion detection alerts. Essential for a complete video surveillance setup.

**Highlights:** Live video and audio streaming, Playback of recordings, Motion detection push notifications, PTZ camera control, Two-way audio communication, Remote arm/disarm recording modes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multiplex & Captures | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sighthound Video free?

Sighthound Video is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SecuritySpy free?

SecuritySpy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sighthound Video or SecuritySpy?

SecuritySpy is rated higher. Sighthound Video averages 2.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while SecuritySpy averages 3.5 from 86 ratings.

### Do Sighthound Video or SecuritySpy have ads?

Neither Sighthound Video nor SecuritySpy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sighthound Video or SecuritySpy?

Sighthound Video ships an update every 4 months, and SecuritySpy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sighthound Video was updated on October 20, 2026 and SecuritySpy on October 19, 2026.

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