Comparison

CamHi vs UniCam

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

Head to head
About

CamHi

Access and manage your smart cameras remotely. Stream live video feeds and control your devices from anywhere. This utility app provides convenient access to your surveillance system.

Highlights
  • Watch online video
  • Manage smart cameras
  • Remote access
  • Live streaming
Features
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*watch the on line video! *manage your smart camera!

About

UniCam

Transform spare devices into smart cameras for home security, baby monitoring, or pet watching. Seamlessly stream local IP cameras and CCTV systems with features like motion alerts and two-way audio.

Highlights
  • Multi-purpose mobile camera conversion
  • Universal IP camera compatibility (ONVIF, RTSP)
  • 24/7 live streaming
  • Instant motion alerts
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Remote PTZ control
  • Smart camera discovery
Features
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Turn any spare iPhone or iPad into an AI-powered security camera — and tell it, in your own words, exactly what matters. NEW IN 3.0: AI EVENT ANALYSIS Type what you want to know — "alert me if a person enters the backyard", "notify me when the baby climbs out of the crib", "tell me if the dog gets on the couch" — and UniCam's AI analyzes what your mobile camera sees and sends a notification only when it matters. No more alert spam. Just the moments you asked for. MORE NEW IN 3.0: * Picture-in-Picture: keep watching your camera while you use other apps * Event timeline with thumbnails: instantly see what triggered every alert * Smarter motion detection: ignores lighting changes and autofocus shifts to stop false alarms * Guided setup and in-app tutorials: your first camera is live in minutes * Redesigned camera controls, faster streaming, and dozens of reliability fixes KEY FEATURES: * AI Event Analysis: prompt-based smart notifications for your mobile cameras * Multi-Purpose Mobile Camera: convert old phones into baby monitors, pet cams, dashcams, or security cameras — no extra hardware needed * Universal IP Camera Support: connect ONVIF, RTSP, MJPEG, and HLS cameras from Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, and many more * 24/7 Live Streaming: watch from anywhere over WiFi, LTE, or 5G — on iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV * Instant Motion Alerts: get notified the moment movement is detected * Two-Way Audio: talk to family or pets, or deter intruders with the built-in siren * Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Control: manage supported IP cameras remotely with full directional and zoom control * Smart Camera Discovery: auto-detect IP cameras on your local network for quick setup * Groups: build custom multi-camera views and monitor everything at once * Privacy-Focused Design: your data remains secure and private PERFECT FOR: * Baby Monitor: watch your little one with live video and smart, AI-filtered alerts * Pet Camera: check in on your pets and talk to them while you're away * Home Security: turn any device into a WiFi security camera for enhanced protection * Nanny Cam and Dashcam: flexible monitoring wherever you need it APPLE TV INTEGRATION: Stream your mobile and IP cameras directly to your Apple TV for a larger viewing experience. Perfect for comprehensive home monitoring — your baby, pets, and home security on the big screen. QUICK AND EASY SETUP: Create your home security system in minutes with guided onboarding and in-app tutorials — no technical skills required. ECO-FRIENDLY SOLUTION: Repurpose old devices as WiFi cameras or monitors with no hidden costs. Compatible with iOS, iPadOS, and Apple TV. UNICAM PRO FEATURES: * Unlimited Device Connections * Multiple Simultaneous Streams * Enhanced Audio with Walkie-Talkie and Siren * HD Video Quality UNICAM MAX FEATURES: * Everything in PRO, plus AI Event Analysis with custom prompts SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: Upgrade to UniCam PRO for premium features like HD viewing and unlimited devices, or UniCam MAX to add AI Event Analysis. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends. Manage subscriptions in Account Settings. ONVIF AND IP CAMERA SUPPORT: UniCam is compatible with a wide range of IP cameras, including those following the ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) standard, ensuring seamless integration with cameras from various manufacturers. WHY CHOOSE UNICAM? UniCam is the only camera app you need: AI-filtered alerts that tell you what actually matters, ONVIF and RTSP support for your existing cameras, and the power to turn spare phones into smart cameras. Download now and let AI keep watch for you. Privacy Policy: https://unicam.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://unicam.app/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

CamHi4 screens
UniCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UniCam at 4.4 against CamHi's 2.7. UniCam also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). CamHi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ratings volume (462 vs 45). 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. UniCam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CamHi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UniCam holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamHi has 462 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of CamHi's written reviews are positive against 31% of UniCam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamHi ships an update every 3 months, UniCam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CamHi versus UniCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamHiUniCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (462 ratings)4.4 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.2% of reviews30.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings462 — better45
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer琦 赵nittbit

Customer experience

CamHi

All ratings462 ratings
Positive32.7%
Neutral17.5%
Negative49.8%
Written reviews302 reviews
Positive26.2%
Neutral18.9%
Negative55.0%

UniCam

All ratings45 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative61.5%

Bugs and requests

CamHi

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera connection issues after updates
  • Incorrect time/date display and recording
  • Crashes and freezes when using certain features
  • Inability to scan camera QR code during setup

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add multi-camera viewing option
  • Improve motion detection accuracy and customization
  • Allow viewing and downloading of recordings on mobile
  • Provide better support and documentation
  • Add more advanced features like scheduling and alerts

UniCam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CamHi

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

UniCam

Subscriptions6
  • PRO - 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • MAX - 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • PRO - 6 months$19.996 Months
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  • PRO - 1 year - 33% OFF$19.991 Year
  • PRO - 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • MAX - 1 Year$109.991 Year
One-time4
  • Starter Version2 variants$1.99
  • Standard Version2 variants$3.99
  • Advanced Version2 variants$7.99
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  • PRO version$9.99

Questions

Is CamHi free?
CamHi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UniCam free?
UniCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CamHi or UniCam?
UniCam is rated higher. CamHi averages 2.7 out of 5 from 462 ratings, while UniCam averages 4.4 from 45 ratings.
Do CamHi or UniCam have ads?
CamHi shows ads; UniCam does not.
Which is updated more often, CamHi or UniCam?
CamHi ships an update every 3 months, and UniCam fortnightly. Most recently, CamHi was updated on September 8, 2026 and UniCam on September 21, 2026.

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