Comparison

Mediatek SmartDevice vs UniCam

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

Head to head
About

Mediatek SmartDevice

Connect to MediaTek wearable devices and BLE peripherals to manage alerts, track health data, and set up emergency contacts. Receive real-time notifications for proximity and link loss, and sync activity and sleep data to your iPhone.

Highlights
  • Start/stop alerting remote BLE devices
  • Proximity alerts with distance levels
  • Link loss alerts
  • HealthKit data sync (steps, calories, sleep)
  • SOS Call setup
  • Time format server
Features
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This application is mainly used for MediaTek wearable devices (also works with BLE peripherals which support BLE proximity and find me profile) This version includes below features. -Start/stop alerting remote BLE devices -Alerting when distance changing (3 levels) between remote BLE device -Alerting when linking loss between remote BLE device -Alarm and vibration setting for proximity profile -HealthKit feature: sync activities(Step Count, Active Colories, Walking + Running Distance) and sleep data to iPhone, save to Health App, and update all data in real time while the Health Data View showing; Saving Blood Pressure and Body Temperature data to Health Store got from wearable device; -SOS Call: edit contact infomation saved on remote wearable device; -Time Format Server: reply current time format (12H or 24H) to remote wearable device after getting request.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Mediatek SmartDevice3 screens
UniCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UniCam at 4.5 against Mediatek SmartDevice's 2.3. UniCam also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 12%) and device support (4 vs 2). Mediatek SmartDevice's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. UniCam sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Mediatek SmartDevice asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UniCam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 116 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Mediatek SmartDevice's written reviews are positive against 33% of UniCam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mediatek SmartDevice ships an update every 5 weeks, UniCam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mediatek SmartDevice versus UniCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMediatek SmartDeviceUniCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (116 ratings)4.5 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.1% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings116 — better52
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAiroha Technology Corp.nittbit

Customer experience

Mediatek SmartDevice

All ratings115 ratings
Positive29.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative66.1%
Written reviews461 reviews
Positive12.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative78.5%

UniCam

All ratings51 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative60.5%

Bugs and requests

Mediatek SmartDevice

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App fails to detect connected smartwatches
  • Bluetooth connection immediately disconnects after pairing
  • Cannot add devices through app interface
  • Health data not syncing to Apple Health app
  • SMS notifications show number instead of contact name
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  • App becomes unresponsive in background
  • Notifications arrive repeatedly or not at all
  • Remote camera feature non-functional
  • Date and time cannot be changed on watch
  • App crashes when searching for devices
  • Connection range limited to 10 meters
  • App shows 'Exit safe mode' error on watch
  • Messaging interface broken or inaccessible
  • Incompatibility with iOS 9+ versions
  • App not found in Bluetooth settings on some iPhones

Requested features

13 requests
  • Update app for iOS 10+ compatibility
  • Add watch face customization options
  • Enable SMS/WhatsApp message replies from watch
  • Implement app download functionality for watch
  • Add weather app integration
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  • Support for more smartwatch models
  • Health data synchronization with Apple Health
  • Remote camera capture functionality
  • Messaging sync with iMessage
  • Profile and sport mode settings
  • Battery life indicator display
  • Multi-language support
  • Improved notification management

UniCam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mediatek SmartDevice

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

UniCam

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time4
  • Starter Version2 variants$1.99
  • Standard Version2 variants$3.99
  • Advanced Version$7.99
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  • PRO version$9.99

Questions

Is Mediatek SmartDevice free?
Mediatek SmartDevice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UniCam free?
UniCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mediatek SmartDevice or UniCam?
UniCam is rated higher. Mediatek SmartDevice averages 2.3 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while UniCam averages 4.5 from 52 ratings.
Do Mediatek SmartDevice or UniCam have ads?
Neither Mediatek SmartDevice nor UniCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mediatek SmartDevice or UniCam?
Mediatek SmartDevice ships an update every 5 weeks, and UniCam every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mediatek SmartDevice was updated on November 2, 2026 and UniCam on November 3, 2026.

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