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24 alternatives to Phonitor

Turn old iPhone or iPad into a security camera

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Phonitor launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Camo▲416

   Use your iPhone or iPad as a pro webcam

   2020 · camo.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   GetCam▲146

   Turn your iPhone into PC/Mac camera with this Plug&Play app.

   2022 · getcam.co · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Shuttercase 2.0▲140

   Shuttercase turns your iPhone into a mirrorless camera

   2019 · shuttercase.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Camiocam▲154

   Turn any tablet or smartphone into a home-monitoring camera

   2014 · camio.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Video Teleprompter▲152

   A teleprompter app for iPhone/iPad, with built in camera

   2015 · videoteleprompter.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Viyo▲91

   Turn any device with a browser into a security camera

   2019 · vuabongda.club · its alternatives →

7. 7
   UltraPod▲103

   Turn your old iPhone into a music-first dumbphone

   Jul 2026 · ultrapod.gigassbox.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   FLIR One▲77

   Turn your iPhone into a thermal camera

   2014 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Cinebody▲136

   Turn your iPhone into an 8mm camera!

   2016 · cinebody.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    VisualRuler▲171

    Turns your iPhone into a ruler

    2016 · visualrulerapp.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Privacy-first home security on mobile with smart alerts▲51

    AiCam turns an unused iPhone into an advanced home security camera with full privacy protection. AiCam can be used for home security, child monitoring, nanny monitoring, elderly care and pet monitoring. With AiCam, you have a mobile and smart home security camera that you could bring to remote sites

    2021 · ai-cam.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Alfred▲127

    Turn your unused smartphones into home surveillance cameras.

    2015 · alfred.camera · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Moment 2.0▲149

    Make your iPhone 7/7+ a better camera

    2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    SpyCam▲132

    Mac menu bar camera app that detects motion + records video

    2024 · spycam.app · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Trnio▲78

    Turn your iPhone into a 3D scanner

    2014 · trnio.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Manual Camera for iPhone▲270

    Custom exposure for your iPhone camera

    2014 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Oriel

    Turn your old iPhone into a privacy-first security camera

    May 2026 · oriel.camera · its alternatives →

18. 18
    LiveUseful▲190

    Make your iOS lock screen useful

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Homy: Security Camera for iPhone & Mac▲5

    Turn your old iPhone into a private security camera

    Feb 2026 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Promptsmart▲94

    iOS app turns smartphones into an automated teleprompter

    2014 · promptsmart.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    SpyCup▲112

    Transforms your iPhone into a hidden camera

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Makeovr▲175

    Set up an amazing homescreen for your iPhone

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    iMouse▲149

    Turn your iPhone into a mouse.

    2021 · its alternatives →

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    VHS Camcorder▲137

    Shoot videos that look like old school videotape recordings

    2015 · rarevision.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →