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Best Surveillance Cameras Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the surveillance cameras category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Surveillance Cameras Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Alfred Camera: Home SecurityAlfred Camera: Home SecurityFree4.8★ (111K)YesYesSep 2026
2Surveillance ProSurveillance ProFree4.1★ (213)NoYesSep 2026
3Home Security Camera - VisoryHome Security Camera - VisoryFree4.6★ (3.2K)NoYesSep 2026
4Wansview CloudWansview CloudFree4.7★ (55K)NoNoSep 2026
5iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported)iSpy Cameras (Ad Supported)Free4.6★ (2.1K)YesYesSep 2026
6IP Camera Viewer - IPCamsIP Camera Viewer - IPCamsFree4.1★ (1.2K)NoYesSep 2026
7Hik-Connect - for End userHik-Connect - for End userFree4.7★ (172K)NoNoSep 2026
8FPT Cloud Camera SurveillanceFPT Cloud Camera SurveillanceFree—NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Surveillance Cameras

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
Surveillance Pro#2

Surveillance Pro by Michael Lauer

IPcam monitoring by FrameLabs
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.1(213 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Monitor IP cameras with a professional surveillance solution. Access camera footage, research events, and receive server-based alarms. Features a user-friendly interface with gesture support and automatic camera configuration.

Home Security Camera - Visory#3

Home Security Camera - Visory by Tapnetic LLC

Secure House Phone Cam App
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.6😞(3.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform old smartphones and tablets into a live-streaming security and pet monitoring system. Receive instant alerts for motion, sound, and human detection to ensure your home and loved ones are always safe.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient motion detection
  • 👍 Simple and functional layout
  • 🔒 Secure camera monitoring
  • 💡 Useful for home security

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Difficult setup process
  • 💸 Misleading subscription model
  • 🚫 Incompatible with some camera models

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FAQ about Surveillance Cameras

What are the best surveillance cameras apps for iPhone?
Alfred Camera: Home Security tops our surveillance cameras 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 surveillance cameras apps we rank are free to download, including Alfred Camera: Home Security and Surveillance Pro.
Alfred Camera: Home Security shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ surveillance cameras 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.