iCam Pro vs UniCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iCam Pro
Remotely monitor live video and audio from multiple webcams on your mobile device. Receive motion and sound alerts, record events, and even talk back to your camera source. Cloud backup is available for recorded events.
- Remote multi-cam monitoring
- Live audio and video streaming
- Motion and sound detection alerts
- Record and playback events
- Talk back feature
- Cloud event backup
- Apple Watch notifications
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iCam Pro is the next generation of our popular webcam viewing app, iCam. iCam Pro allows you to remotely monitor multiple live video and audio webcam feeds from your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad over WiFi and EDGE/3G/4G/LTE. iCam Pro also includes support for iCam Pro Cloud, a service that automatically backs up iCamSource Pro events to the cloud as soon as they are recorded. Event backups can then be easily viewed from iCam Pro or downloaded directly from the web if the iCamSource Pro ever goes offline or the computer is stolen. 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 Popular uses include baby monitor, pet cam, nanny cam, spy cam, and security camera. Record and playback recorded video Events and receive Notifications on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad when Motion or Sound are detected by your iCamSource Pro(s). iCam Pro Features include: - Widescreen video support. - Significantly improved real-time video quality and frame rate. - Sound detection and recording. - Detection, notification, and scheduling settings can be set remotely from the iCam Pro app. - Manually Start / Stop recording from the iCam Pro app. - Talk Back to the computer running the iCamSource Pro from your mobile device. - Receive and review brief animated summary notifications of your iCamSource Pro's most recent motion detection events on Apple Watch. - Improved recording video / audio playback. - User interface improvements in both the iCam Pro app and the iCamSource Pro. - Auto-detection of network IP cam JPEG and MJPEG URLs in the iCamSource Pro. iCam Pro is free to use on your local network. Remote access and notifications require iCam Pro Service, available either as a one-time purchase, or as a low-cost monthly subscription. Please note that to use iCam Pro you will also need to download the free iCamSource Pro software from http://skjm.com/icampro/ or purchase our iCamSource Pro Mobile app. The iCamSource Pro software supports Windows 7/8/10 and Mac OS X 10.9 and later. iCamSource Pro Mobile supports camera-enabled iOS devices running iOS 7 or later. The iCam Pro Cloud service requires the purchase of a Cloud Storage auto-renewable subscription. There are three subscription levels available, starting at US$4.99/month for 5 GB of event storage. Please visit http://skjm.com/icampro/help/cloud.php for more information, including links to the iCam Pro Cloud Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 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! You can also visit http://skjm.com/icampro/support.php#faq for a list of other Frequently Asked Questions. Terms of Use: http://skjm.com/icam/terms.php Privacy Policy: http://skjm.com/privacy.php About Auto-Renewing Subscriptions: - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
UniCam
Transform old phones into smart security cameras with AI-powered alerts. Customize notifications to detect specific events, monitor live streams, and communicate remotely. Supports a wide range of IP cameras and offers a privacy-focused design.
- AI Event Analysis for custom alerts
- Repurpose old phones as cameras
- Universal IP camera support
- 24/7 live streaming
- Two-way audio and siren
- Pan-Tilt-Zoom control
- Apple TV integration
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Turn any spare iPhone or iPad into an AI-powered security camera — and tell it, in your own words, exactly what matters. AI EVENT ANALYSIS Type what you want to know — "alert me if a person enters the backyard", "notify me when the baby climbs out of the crib", "tell me if the dog gets on the couch" — and whenever your mobile camera records motion, UniCam's AI reviews the recording and notifies you only when it matches. No more alert spam. Just the moments you asked for. SIRI AND EVENT SEARCH Ask Siri to open a camera, search your events, turn alerts on or off or set up AI Analysis. Say “Show Front Door in UniCam” or “Search UniCam events.” In Events, type “dog in the garden” and UniCam finds the matching events from the last 7 days. KEY FEATURES: * AI Event Analysis: AI reviews the motion recordings from your mobile cameras and alerts you only about what you asked for * Multi-Purpose Mobile Camera: convert old phones into baby monitors, pet cams, dashcams, or security cameras — no extra hardware needed * Universal IP Camera Support: connect ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG, and HLS cameras from Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, and many more * 24/7 Live Streaming: watch from anywhere over WiFi, LTE, or 5G — on iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV * Instant Motion Alerts: get notified the moment movement is detected * Two-Way Audio: talk to family or pets, or deter intruders with the built-in siren * Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Control: manage supported IP cameras remotely with full directional and zoom control * Smart Camera Discovery: auto-detect IP cameras on your local network for quick setup * Groups: see your cameras side by side in a mosaic and build custom multi-camera views * Picture-in-Picture: keep watching your camera while you use other apps * Event timeline: see a thumbnail of every event and play back its recording * Privacy-Focused Design: your data remains secure and private PERFECT FOR: * Baby Monitor: watch your little one with live video and smart, AI-filtered alerts * Pet Camera: check in on your pets and talk to them while you're away * Home Security: turn any device into a WiFi security camera for enhanced protection * Nanny Cam and Dashcam: flexible monitoring wherever you need it APPLE TV INTEGRATION: Stream your mobile and IP cameras directly to your Apple TV for a larger viewing experience. Perfect for comprehensive home monitoring — your baby, pets, and home security on the big screen. QUICK AND EASY SETUP: Create your home security system in minutes with guided onboarding and in-app tutorials — no technical skills required. ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTION: Repurpose old devices as WiFi cameras or monitors with no hidden costs. Compatible with iOS, iPadOS, and Apple TV. UNICAM PRO FEATURES: * Unlimited Device Connections * Multiple Simultaneous Streams * Enhanced Audio with Walkie-Talkie and Siren * HD Video Quality UNICAM MAX FEATURES: * Everything in PRO, plus AI Event Analysis with custom prompts SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: Upgrade to UniCam PRO for premium features like HD viewing and unlimited devices, or UniCam MAX to add AI Event Analysis. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. ONVIF AND IP CAMERA SUPPORT: UniCam is compatible with a wide range of IP cameras, including those following the ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) standard, ensuring seamless integration with cameras from various manufacturers. WHY CHOOSE UNICAM? UniCam is the only camera app you need: AI-filtered alerts that tell you what actually matters, ONVIF and RTSP support for your existing cameras, and the power to turn spare phones into smart cameras. Download now and let AI keep watch for you. Privacy Policy: https://unicam.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://unicam.app/terms-of-service/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UniCam at every 3 weeks against iCam Pro's every 3 months. UniCam also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). iCam Pro's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 33%) and ratings volume (289 vs 52). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. iCam Pro sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and UniCam sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
UniCam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCam Pro has 289 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of iCam Pro's written reviews are positive against 33% of UniCam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iCam Pro ships an update every 3 months, UniCam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iCam Pro | UniCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (289 ratings) | 4.5 (52 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 289 — better | 52 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SKJM, LLC | nittbit |
Customer experience
iCam Pro
UniCam
Bugs and requests
iCam Pro
Reported bugs
3 issues- PC software crashes frequently
- Unable to connect cameras on same network
- Paid subscription features not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Automatic motion/sound detection alerts
- Support for higher video resolutions
- Ability to save recorded video locally
- Web-based viewing option
- Easier multi-camera management
UniCam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iCam Pro
- iCam Pro Service (Subscription)$0.991 Month
- iCam Pro Unlimited Private Proxy Data (Subscription)$4.991 Month
- 5 GB of Cloud Storage$4.991 Month
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- 22 GB of Cloud Storage$19.991 Month
- 60 GB of Cloud Storage$49.991 Month
- 25 MB of Private Proxy Data$0.99
- iCam Pro Service (Lifetime)$9.99
UniCam
- PRO - 1 Month$3.991 Month
- MAX - 1 Month$9.991 Month
- PRO - 6 months$19.996 Months
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- PRO - 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Starter Version2 variants$1.99
- Standard Version2 variants$3.99
- Advanced Version$7.99
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- PRO version$9.99








