# Media Remote vs Alfred Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alfred Camera at 53% against Media Remote's 0%. Alfred Camera also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Media Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alfred Camera sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Media Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alfred Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alfred Camera has 112K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Media Remote's written reviews are positive against 53% of Alfred Camera's.

Media Remote ships an update every 2 months, Alfred Camera every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Media Remote | Alfred Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/media-remote/id909180599/reviews) | **[4.8 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **112K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **53.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#125** |
| Size | 5 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [E-lead Electronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/598224006) | [Alfred Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281) |

## What reviewers say

### Media Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/media-remote/id909180599)

Control your E-LEAD head unit from your iPhone. Adjust volume, change radio stations, and select music or videos to play, even from the back seat. Requires specific E-LEAD products and an iPhone personal hotspot.

**Highlights:** Connect to E-LEAD head units, Volume adjustment, Radio station control, Select songs and videos, Backseat control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Alfred Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Transform old smartphones into a comprehensive home security system. Monitor live feeds, receive motion alerts, and communicate remotely. Ideal for baby monitoring, pet surveillance, and general home security.

**Highlights:** 24/7 Live Streaming, Smart Intruder Alerts, Low-Light Filter, Walkie-Talkie Functionality, 360 Camera Coverage, Motion Detection Alerts

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alfred Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| AlfredCamera Standard 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| AlfredCamera Plus 1 month | $8.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $23.99 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $25.49 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| AlfredCamera Standard 12 months | $30.49 | per year |
| AlfredCamera Standard 12 months | $35.95 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Able to use old phones as cameras
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 💡 Useful for monitoring pets and homes
- 👍 Affordable premium subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 🔋 Drains battery on camera device
- 🔍 Limited video quality on free version
- 🔍 Inconsistent motion detection
- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Camera orientation changes unexpectedly
- Recorded videos sometimes freeze or have missing footage
- Compatibility issues with certain phone models and networks

**Requested features**

- Add multi-view support
- Improve night vision and low-light performance
- Allow remote reconnection of offline cameras
- Provide more video recording options
- Integrate with smart home devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Media Remote free?

Media Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Alfred Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Media Remote or Alfred Camera?

Alfred Camera is rated higher. Media Remote averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Alfred Camera averages 4.8 from 112K ratings.

### Do Media Remote or Alfred Camera have ads?

Alfred Camera shows ads; Media Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Media Remote or Alfred Camera?

Media Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Alfred Camera every 8 days. Most recently, Media Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Alfred Camera on October 30, 2026.

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