Comparison

Vertical Check Camera vs Defend by Tactacam

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

Head to head
About

Vertical Check Camera

This app helps you determine if objects are perfectly vertical or horizontal using your device's camera. It overlays a virtual grid that can be rotated and adjusted, allowing you to check alignment from a distance without touching the object.

Highlights
  • Virtual vertical grid overlay
  • Adjustable grid rotation
  • Check alignment from a distance
  • Change grid size with pinch
  • Capture still images
  • Adjust focal length (add-on)
Features
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“Is something tilted?” This App will answer such a question easily and quickly. However there are some level gage Apps, these Apps need to touch the things which you want to check and these Apps can not check the things far from the device. This App shows a virtual vertical grid wall in front of the iPhone camera, then this vertical wall is very helpful to check whether the something is vertical. There are no needs to touch the device to the thing, and this App can check the things far from the device. This virtual wall can be rotated easily and freely, therefore if you know something is horizontal, this App can also check whether another thing is horizontal to adjusting the this virtual wall to the horizontal thing. Measuring each angles of this virtual wall is also available (an add-on is required to show each degrees). For example, - When you put up a poster, this App can check easily whether the poster is put up straight. - When you learn a perspective drawing method, this App may be some helpful reference (except for one-point perspective lines). - When you play some sport which needs a sense of balance, such as golf, this App may be useful to check whether something is vertical or horizontal. # Other features - Size of grid can be changed with pinching. - Even while movie stops, the virtual wall of grid is capable to modify. And, while movie stops, the still image is capable to capture to the camera roll. - Adjusting the focal length is capable, therefore, this App can be adjusted for external lens (an add-on is required to use the calibrations). - You can organize this App with URL scheme (jp.37.VerticalChecker://) in other Apps such as lunchers. # Notice - The App without add-on can not restart without advertising. If you want to remove advertisings, please purchase the Remove Adds add-on. - Default values of the focal length are taken by measuring with the device owned by the developer and estimating with the values which are opened. Therefore, there may be some errors in these default values. If you want to adjust the focal length, please purchase the Calibrations add-on. - this App is not considered about lens distortions. Therefore, the precision and accuracy are not good probably in the area deviated from the center, especially for using a wide-angle lens. # Disclaimer - Please check carefully End User License Agreement (EULA) before using the App. - Additionally, you may not use this App unless you agree to terms included below. - You agree to assume full and sole responsibility for any use of this App. We are not responsible for any damages or injury, including but not limited to special or consequential damages, that result from your use of (or inability to use) this App, including any damages or injury caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation, computer virus, or other computer malfunction. # Thanks - In a part of the showing of this App in the App Store, the developer use a material supplied at http://sozai-free.com

About

Defend by Tactacam

Monitor security cameras remotely and receive photos and videos directly on your phone. Enjoy 24-hour surveillance in locations without Wi-Fi or electricity, with features like on-demand media requests and remote camera management.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Receive photos and videos
  • On-demand media requests
  • Manage multiple cameras
  • Share media and feeds
  • Monitor camera health
Features
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Control your Defend security cameras, and have pictures and video delivered to your phone anywhere with The Defend by Tactacam app. Defend is Simple Security, Anywhere. Enjoy peace of mind with 24-hour surveillance, even in remote locations where Wi-Fi and electricity aren't available. From the app you can view galleries, request on-demand photos and videos, adjust camera settings and more from the comfort of your home. Defend Cam’s high-strength antenna gets a stronger signal than most cell phones, unlocking a world of options to monitor large properties, livestock, boats, RVs, construction sites, and more. Features include: - Camera setup and activation - Manage multiple cameras remotely - Request on-demand photos and video - Request HD copies of standard images - Share media and camera feeds with other users - Monitor camera health and battery status Disclaimers: Remote media access and camera management requires cell reception

Screenshots

Vertical Check Camera4 screens
Defend by Tactacam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Defend by Tactacam at none against Vertical Check Camera's 3. Defend by Tactacam also leads on ratings volume (9.6K vs 12) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Vertical Check Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. Vertical Check Camera sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Defend by Tactacam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Defend by Tactacam holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Defend by Tactacam has 9.6K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vertical Check Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, Defend by Tactacam every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Vertical Check Camera versus Defend by Tactacam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVertical Check CameraDefend by Tactacam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12 ratings)4.8 (9.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—78.9% of reviews
Number of ratings129.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroyuki KATOHTactacam LLC

Customer experience

Vertical Check Camera

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral18.2%
Negative0.0%

Defend by Tactacam

All ratings9,532 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral6.6%
Negative14.5%

Bugs and requests

Vertical Check Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Defend by Tactacam

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Connectivity issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • Activity zones to reduce background motion
  • Numbered alert count in the app

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Vertical Check Camera

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Display Angular Degrees$1.99
  • Adjust Calibrations$1.99
None

Defend by Tactacam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vertical Check Camera free?
Vertical Check Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Defend by Tactacam free?
Defend by Tactacam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vertical Check Camera or Defend by Tactacam?
Defend by Tactacam is rated higher. Vertical Check Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Defend by Tactacam averages 4.8 from 9.6K ratings.
Do Vertical Check Camera or Defend by Tactacam have ads?
Neither Vertical Check Camera nor Defend by Tactacam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vertical Check Camera or Defend by Tactacam?
Vertical Check Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and Defend by Tactacam every 6 weeks. Most recently, Vertical Check Camera was updated on October 24, 2026 and Defend by Tactacam on October 29, 2026.

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