Comparison

Newcastle Live vs Security Camera

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

Head to head
About

Newcastle Live

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The best local gigs listed every week plus music news, local adventures, lifestyle, discounts and ticket giveaways to touring shows! Newcastle Live is the only definitive online entertainment and lifestyle guide in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter where you can find out what’s happening in your region. We’re all about you and your social activities. A place to share, interact and engage with the latest news, reviews and features, exclusive giveaways, and of course, the comprehensive gig and events guides!

About

Security Camera

Transform your old Apple devices into a powerful security camera system. Stream live video, capture snapshots, and receive motion detection alerts remotely. Footage is securely stored on your device or in your private iCloud.

Highlights
  • Live video feed
  • Video and snapshot recording
  • Time-lapse videos
  • Motion detection with notifications
  • Adjustable storage duration
  • Secure iCloud storage
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Watchful turns your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into a security camera. Your footage is securely stored on your device or in your private iCloud storage, allowing you to view it remotely on your other devices. No account setup is necessary if you already use iCloud. In addition to recording videos and taking snapshots at an adjustable interval, Watchful makes time-lapse videos to give you a convenient overview. There's also a live video feed that you can access from your other devices via iCloud. With motion detection, you can choose to record videos only when movement is detected and receive notifications on your other devices. You can configure how long you want to keep your security camera footage, according to your needs and available storage. You'll see an estimate of the storage you need so that you can stay within your limits or increase your available storage. Whether you want to use your devices as a home security camera, a nanny cam, a baby monitor, or a pet monitor, Watchful can cover all your surveillance needs. Key features - Live video feed - Video or snapshot mode - Time-lapse videos - Motion detection with notifications - Adjustable storage duration - Videos and photos securely saved in your private iCloud storage --- Privacy policy: watchful.cam/privacy Terms of use: apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Newcastle Live2 screens
Security Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Newcastle Live at none against Security Camera's 3. Newcastle Live also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). Security Camera's advantage is device support. On price 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. Security Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Newcastle Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Newcastle Live versus Security Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNewcastle LiveSecurity Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (163 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—73.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—163 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel BeazleyAnthony R. DePasquale

In-app purchases

None

Newcastle Live

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Security Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Watchful Pro (monthly)$8.991 Month
  • Watchful Pro (annual)3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Watchful Pro (lifetime)$99.99

Questions

Is Newcastle Live free?
Newcastle Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Security Camera free?
Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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