Amcrest Cloud vs SECURAM Guard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Amcrest Cloud
This AI-powered cloud service provides advanced video monitoring for IP cameras. It offers cloud storage, motion detection alerts, and sophisticated object detection for enhanced security.
- AI-powered cloud service
- Cloud storage
- Motion detection alerts
- People, vehicle, animal detection
- Camera health checks
- 4K model support
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Amcrest Cloud is an AI-powered cloud service designed to work exclusively with the Amcrest line of IP cameras, including the latest 4K models. The service is a premium cloud video monitoring platform designed for the home and small business and includes cloud storage, advanced camera health checks, motion detection alerts and more! The Cloud AI module enables world class people, vehicle, animal and objection detection to power your cloud surveillance.
SECURAM Guard
Control and monitor your smart home security devices remotely. Manage access, view activity logs, and receive real-time alerts for your smart locks, sensors, and safes. The app offers an intuitive interface for easy setup and daily use.
- Remote deadbolt unlock/lock
- User management for access codes
- Real-time status of sensors
- One-time and temporary access codes
- Activity history logs
- Temperature and humidity monitoring
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The SECURAM Guard smart home app is the security central command in the palm of your hand. The app guides you through installation and setup of all the SECURAM smart devices including the SECURAM EOS - Wi-Fi fingerprint deadbolt. The app is well designed and very intuitive, making use very easy. Stay connected to your home and valuables with the SECURAM Guard app. App features: SECURAM EOS - Wi-Fi fingerprint deadbolt: - unlock/lock deadbolt remotely - view history - add and delete users - change code - create One Time Access codes - create temporary / date-based codes - receive alerts and notifications SECURAM Touch - smart fingerprint deadbolt: - unlock/lock deadbolt remotely - view history - add and delete users - change code - create One Time Access codes - receive alerts and notifications Window/Door sensors: - view status in real time - view history Smart Safe Locks: - unlock remotely - issue One Time Access codes - view history - add and delete users Safe Monitor: - monitor temperature and humidity conditions - set vibration sensitivity - door status via optical or laser sensor - view history More smart products coming soon... EULA Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Amcrest Cloud at 4.2 against SECURAM Guard's 2.2. Amcrest Cloud also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 13). SECURAM Guard's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. SECURAM Guard sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Amcrest Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.
Amcrest Cloud holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amcrest Cloud has 5.9K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Amcrest Cloud's written reviews are positive against 11% of SECURAM Guard's.
Amcrest Cloud ships an update every 4 months, SECURAM Guard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Amcrest Cloud | SECURAM Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5.9K ratings) — better | 2.2 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.1% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.9K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amcrest | SECURAM Systems Inc. |
Customer experience
Amcrest Cloud
SECURAM Guard
Bugs and requests
Amcrest Cloud
Reported bugs
6 issues- Camera firmware update bricking cameras
- Inability to connect cameras to WiFi
- Cameras disconnecting from cloud
- App login issues
- Inability to change detection zones
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- Notifications not working
Requested features
2 requests- Multiple saved camera locations
- Ability to view more than 4 hours of recordings
SECURAM Guard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Amcrest Cloud
No in-app purchases
SECURAM Guard
- Safe Lock Service Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Home Security Service1 Month trial$29.991 Month
- Home Security Service1 Year trial$29.991 Month
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- Safe Lock Service Annually1 Month trial$39.991 Year
- Home Security Service1 Month trial$299.991 Year
- Home Security Service1 Year trial$299.991 Year
- Security services$3.99
- Smartsafe lock services$3.99
- Security services$39.99
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- Smartsafe lock services$39.99
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