Phonitor: DIY Security Camera
Spare iPhone as security cam
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Phonitor 2.0: Export Clips, improved Night Vision, and a fresh iOS 26 look. Turn any spare iPhone or iPad into a private security camera.
Ever thought your old iPhone or iPad could do more? Phonitor turns your unused devices into a smart monitoring camera — no extra hardware, no extra cost.
Simply use your spare iPhone, iPad, or Mac as the camera, and view the live or playback on your everyday device. Place it wherever you need — a shelf, windowsill, the crib, even outside for an afternoon. No mounts, no drilling: run on the built-in battery for short stints, or plug in for the long haul. Easily keep an eye on your home, yard, office, or stay connected with your baby, pets, and loved ones.
Built with privacy at its core, Phonitor is completely ad-free and collects no data. Designed exclusively for the Apple ecosystem, it harnesses Apple’s native technologies for seamless performance — now with a fresh look on iOS 26.
Here are the key benefits:
REAL-TIME MONITORING: Watch your camera’s live stream anytime, anywhere, on any of your Apple devices.
INSTANT PLAYBACK: Replay any moment from the recordings stored on your camera device.
EXPORT CLIPS: Trim and save the moments that matter — locally or remotely — and share them anywhere. (Pro)
TWO-WAY AUDIO: Hear what’s happening and talk as if you’re there. (Pro)
NIGHT VISION: Cleaner, steadier video in low light, with anti-flicker tuning that keeps the picture calm even under dim bulbs.
CRISP VIDEO: Up to 2K at 60fps, with multiple resolutions and frame rates to fit your scene.
LOW LATENCY: Experience minimal delay powered by the device-to-device direct connection.
ULTRA-WIDE CAMERA: Capture a broader view with the ultra-wide lens on compatible devices.
LONG-TERM OPTIMIZATION: Smart battery use and reduced heat on the camera device — built for stable, long-running streaming.
BACKGROUND PLAY: Continue monitoring while using other apps, or even with the screen locked. (Pro)
PRIVATE: Video streams go directly device-to-device via P2P — never through or stored on third-party servers. Recordings stay on your camera. Only you can access them.
SECURE: Phonitor uses iCloud to securely sync your critical data across devices. Your Apple ID is all you need — no extra accounts required.
Upgrade to Phonitor Pro for unlimited monitoring and exclusive features with a 7-day free trial. More exciting features are coming soon with regular updates!
Reusing old devices isn’t just about saving money — it’s a more sustainable, mindful lifestyle. Repurpose your old hardware in a simple, secure, and practical way, rather than letting it gather dust when it’s still fully capable.
Terms of Use: https://phonitor.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://phonitor.app/privacy
Phonitor 2.0 — our biggest update yet.
• Export Clips: trim and share the moments that matter, from local or remote recordings (Pro)
• Improved Night Vision: cleaner low-light video with anti-flicker tuning that stays calm under dim bulbs
• A fresh look for iOS 26 with Liquid Glass nav bars
• More reliable streaming worldwide
• Plus dozens of fixes for overall stability
Thanks for using Phonitor!
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The developer, 弛 张, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Chi Zhang
- Size
- 30.1 MB
- Category
- Photo & Video
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 9 more
- English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Pro $35.99
- Pro $4.99
- Pro $2.49
- Copyright
- © Chi Zhang