Comparison

MiCamPIR vs j. Camera

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

Head to head
About

MiCamPIR

This app allows remote viewing and control of compatible WIFI cameras. It functions as a hotspot, enabling easy connection without complex network settings. Ideal for various monitoring needs, it supports live video and audio streaming, snapshots, and two-way talk.

Highlights
  • Remote live video monitoring
  • Live audio tuning
  • WIFI Hotspot connectivity
  • Snapshot capture
  • Push Talk function
  • Camera volume control
Features
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M-iCAM is a viewer and controller that enables you to remotely monitor live video, tune live audio, and may other functions from dedicated WIFI Camera by ELANsat Technologies Inc. ELANsat WIFI Camera is not only a Wireless Camera, but a WIFI Hotspot Camera. This great feature enables M-iCAM to connect to camera only having to select WIFI Hotspot from your device's WIFI Setting Panel. No additional IP or Port setting is needed. M-iCAM does not use cellusolution is suitable for many applications like Toys Camera, Industrial Monitor, Baby Monitor, Home Security, Video door bell and so on. M-iCAM Features: M-iCAM features WIFI network, no cellular network. M-iCAM features excellent high performance and good quality, that plays live VGA resolution stream at 30 FPS to bring better user experience. M-iCAM supports quality audio streaming from camera mic, and Push Talk function to send live voice to camera speaker for playing. M-iCAM supports taking snapshots into device's Album. M-iCAM supports current WIFI Hotspot reachability and auto detecting. M-iCAM supports Camera volume remote control. Many more coming soon.

About

j. Camera

Capture photos with a distinct analog feel using three unique film looks. Experience real-time grain and authentic tone curves without AI or presets. Enjoy a simple, intuitive interface designed for a beautiful shooting experience.

Highlights
  • Three distinct film grades
  • Real-time grain effect
  • Live preview of effects
  • Dual and single camera modes
  • Left/right-handed controls
  • On-screen flash preview
Features
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Hi, I'm Jeff Hodsdon. I enjoy beautiful photos and the experience of taking them. I made this for camera for others because I feel it is a great experience to use. I appreciate you! Three film looks. Real-time grain. No presets, no AI, no clutter. j. Camera gives you three distinct analog film grades — black & white, deep cool, and warm golden — each rendered live on screen before you shoot. What you see is what you get. Built around real film stock techniques: organic grain, tone curves, and color grading via 3D LUTs. Every photo has texture and character. - Three film grades, switchable in one tap - Live preview of every effect - Dual-camera and single-camera modes - Left or right-handed controls - Flash with on-screen preview Point it at something you love. -j Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MiCamPIR2 screens
j. Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: j. Camera at every 6 weeks against MiCamPIR's every 5 months. MiCamPIR's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MiCamPIR against 5.0 for j. Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MiCamPIR ships an update every 5 months, j. Camera every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MiCamPIR versus j. Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiCamPIRj. Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS6.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperELANSAT.incJeff Hodsdon

Customer experience

MiCamPIR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

j. Camera

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MiCamPIR

No in-app purchases

None

j. Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MiCamPIR free?
MiCamPIR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is j. Camera free?
j. Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MiCamPIR or j. Camera?
MiCamPIR and j. Camera are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do MiCamPIR or j. Camera have ads?
Neither MiCamPIR nor j. Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MiCamPIR or j. Camera?
MiCamPIR ships an update every 5 months, and j. Camera every 6 weeks. Most recently, MiCamPIR was updated on October 18, 2026 and j. Camera on October 17, 2026.

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