# Alfred Camera vs CCTV Connect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CCTV Connect at none against Alfred Camera's 22. CCTV Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (71% vs 53%). Alfred Camera's advantage is ratings volume (112K vs 47) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating 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. CCTV Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

CCTV Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alfred Camera has 112K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Alfred Camera's written reviews are positive against 71% of CCTV Connect's.

Alfred Camera ships an update every 8 days, CCTV Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alfred Camera | CCTV Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837/reviews) | **[4.9 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cctv-connect/id1348714224/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **112K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alfred Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281) | [Videoloft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/639672979) |

## What reviewers say

### Alfred Camera

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

**Currently charting:** #126 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


### CCTV Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cctv-connect/id1348714224)

Monitor your security cameras remotely with advanced video analytics. Set up smart alerts, search recorded footage, and save video to secure cloud storage. Control cameras and share clips from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Smart alerts with object detection, Smart search by date and object, Live camera feed viewing, Secure offsite cloud storage, Remote camera control (PTZ, two-way audio), Motion detection alerts, Video download and sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alfred Camera free?

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

### Is CCTV Connect free?

CCTV Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alfred Camera or CCTV Connect?

CCTV Connect is rated higher. Alfred Camera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 112K ratings, while CCTV Connect averages 4.9 from 47 ratings.

### Do Alfred Camera or CCTV Connect have ads?

Alfred Camera shows ads; CCTV Connect does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alfred Camera or CCTV Connect?

Alfred Camera ships an update every 8 days, and CCTV Connect every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alfred Camera was updated on October 26, 2026 and CCTV Connect on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*