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Best Remote Surveillance System Apps

21+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

If you already know Alfred Camera, this is the deeper bench. 21+ remote surveillance system apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of August 2026.

Compare top Remote Surveillance System Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Alfred Camera: Home SecurityAlfred Camera: Home SecurityFree4.8★ (111K)YesYesSep 2026
2Security Camera: Watchful CamSecurity Camera: Watchful CamFree4.5★ (153)NoYesAug 2026
3Security Camera － Surveillance VideoSecurity Camera － Surveillance VideoFree3.8★ (733)NoYesSep 2026
4IPmotion LiteIPmotion LiteFree4.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
5LaView ConnectLaView ConnectFree3.8★ (572)NoNoAug 2026
6Remote Video RecorderRemote Video RecorderFree—NoNoSep 2026
7CMS MobileCMS MobileFree4.0★ (5)NoNoAug 2026
8StarNET Mobile IStarNET Mobile IFree4.8★ (4)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Remote Surveillance System

Alfred Camera: Home Security#1

Alfred Camera: Home Security by Alfred Systems Inc.

Monitor property, baby & pets
Editor's Choice
🌟 Lifestyle
4.8😊(111K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
  • 🔋 Drains battery on camera device
  • 🔍 Limited video quality on free version
  • 🔍 Inconsistent motion detection
  • 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
Security Camera: Watchful Cam#2

Security Camera: Watchful Cam by Anthony R. DePasquale

Home, nanny, pet, baby monitor
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
4.5(156 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

Security Camera － Surveillance Video#3

Security Camera － Surveillance Video by thomas Custodio

Watch your home remotely
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
3.8😞(733 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your old phone or tablet into a remote surveillance system. Stream live video and audio, receive motion alerts, and communicate remotely. Secure your home or office with this easy-to-use security camera solution.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to set up
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive
  • 🔒 Decent security features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 👎 Unreliable connection
  • 💸 Paid version required for full functionality

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FAQ about Remote Surveillance System

What are the best remote surveillance system apps for iPhone?
Alfred Camera: Home Security tops our remote surveillance system apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 111K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top remote surveillance system apps we rank are free to download, including Alfred Camera: Home Security and Security Camera: Watchful Cam.
Alfred Camera: Home Security shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 21+ remote surveillance system apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Alfred Camera transforms your old smartphones into a powerful home security system. It allows you to monitor live video feeds, receive instant alerts for motion detection, and even communicate remotely using a walkie-talkie feature. It's designed to function as a security camera, baby monitor, pet cam, and more.
Key features include 24/7 live streaming, smart intruder alerts for motion detection, a low-light filter for enhanced night visibility, a walkie-talkie function for communication, and 360-degree camera coverage. It also offers zoom, scheduling, sound detection, and siren capabilities.