Comparison

APCam vs CareCam Pro

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

Head to head
About

APCam

This application provides remote monitoring and video calls for IP cameras. It utilizes advanced network transmission technology for easy connection and allows users to keep an eye on loved ones from anywhere. All communication features are offered at no cost.

Highlights
  • Remote monitoring
  • Video calls
  • Cloudlink P2P technology
  • Family and friend monitoring
  • Free communication
Features
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APCam is a free App which is customized for IP camera. It applies advanced network transmission technology Cloudlink P2P, which makes remote monitor and video call easier than ever before, and offers you a best choice to keep an eye on your family and friends anytime anywhere. and all the communication ways are for free.

About

CareCam Pro

Monitor your home and family remotely with HD live streaming and two-way audio. Receive motion alerts and manage devices with home/away modes. Share access securely and review recorded video history.

Highlights
  • HD Live Streaming
  • Two-Way Audio
  • Motion Alerts
  • Home/Away Assist
  • Camera Sharing
  • Video History
  • Extended Accessory Support
Features
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CARE SMART CAMERA - the one that know you best. Remote Video Monitoring: Always stay closer to your family. Motion Detection: Protect your family 24/7. HD Video Playback: Do not let you miss any event. https://products-app.smartcloudcon.com/app-ads.txt https://products-app.smartcloudcon.com KEY FEATURES: HD Live Streaming - Keep images clear after zooming in and videos smooth. Let you see every detail. Two-Way Audio - You are able to talk to your family anywhere instantly with one tap. Motion Alerts - With the activity timeline and snapshots, you can see at a glance when events happened. Home/Away Assist - Let you control your camera and its accessories in one click by configuring the the On/Off state of the devices in Home and Away mode. Camera Sharing - Share the camera access to your family in a secure and controllable way. And you can cancel sharing at anytime. Video History - When motion is triggered, videos will be recorded to the SD card and Care Cloud at the same time. You can scan through the entire video history to see what you missed. (Cloud Recording sold separately.) Extended Accessory - Support various accessories such as “contact”, “motion”, and “smoke” sensor, more comprehensive protection of your safety. Contact us: E-mail: support@smartcloudcon.com Automatic subscription service description 1.Subscription service: 7-Day Event Recording Monthly 7-Day Event Recording Yearly 7-Day 24/7 Continuous Recording Yearly 30-Day Event Recording Yearly 30-Day 24/7 Continuous Recording Yearly 30-Day Event Recording Monthly 90-Day Event Recording Yearly 90-Day 24/7 Continuous Recording Yearly 90-Day Event Recording Monthly 90-Day 24/7 Continuous Recording Monthly 2. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment, it will be credited to the iTunes account. 3. Automatic renewal: Apple's iTunes account will be deducted within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. 4. Turn off the service: You can go to "Settings" on your Apple phone --> Enter iTunes Store and App Store --> Click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscriptions", and manage automatically If you need to cancel the subscription service, you can close it 24 hours before the end of each billing cycle. No fees will be deducted within 24 hours before expiration. 5. Service Agreement Cloud Service Description https://websvr.smartcloudcon.com/PrivacyPolicyEn.html Privacy Policy Agreement: https://websvr.smartcloudcon.com/wap/agreement/?language=2&proType=0

Screenshots

APCam4 screens
CareCam Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: APCam at 2.7 against CareCam Pro's 1.9. APCam also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). CareCam Pro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (114 vs 11). On price, review sentiment and device support 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. CareCam Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. APCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

APCam holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CareCam Pro has 114 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of APCam's written reviews are positive against 25% of CareCam Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

APCam ships an update every 2 months, CareCam Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
APCam versus CareCam Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPCamCareCam Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (11 ratings) — better1.9 (114 ratings)
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews25.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11114 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB307 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Sricctv Technology Co., Ltd.HuiYun

Customer experience

APCam

All ratings11 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral15.4%
Negative61.5%

CareCam Pro

All ratings114 ratings
Positive20.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative76.3%
Written reviews563 reviews
Positive25.2%
Neutral5.7%
Negative69.1%

Bugs and requests

APCam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CareCam Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera not showing up after purchase
  • Can't watch recorded videos
  • App keeps crashing after updates
  • Connectivity issues with WiFi

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add two-way audio
  • Allow multiple users to access cameras simultaneously
  • Improve motion detection sensitivity
  • Provide option to delete recorded videos

In-app purchases

None

APCam

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

CareCam Pro

Subscriptions10
  • Memory Ablum [ Monthly]3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Camera Health Check3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Basic$4.991 Month
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  • 7 Days Event Recording Monthly$4.991 Month
  • 7DaysEvent Recording (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • 30DaysEventRecording (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Basic3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • 15 Days Event Recording M$6.991 Month
  • 7 Days Continuous Recording M$8.991 Month
  • Plus$10.991 Month

Questions

Is APCam free?
APCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CareCam Pro free?
CareCam Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, APCam or CareCam Pro?
APCam is rated higher. APCam averages 2.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while CareCam Pro averages 1.9 from 114 ratings.
Do APCam or CareCam Pro have ads?
CareCam Pro shows ads; APCam does not.
Which is updated more often, APCam or CareCam Pro?
APCam ships an update every 2 months, and CareCam Pro fortnightly. Most recently, APCam was updated on November 1, 2026 and CareCam Pro on November 3, 2026.

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