WardenCam
WardenCam: A DIY monitoring app that turns spare mobile devices into cameras and a viewer. Ranked #22 of 24 in Home Security Camera Apps by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for DIY users repurposing spare devices as cameras.
At a glance
- Editor score7.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forDIY users repurposing spare devices as cameras
- Free planYes
- Cloud recordingYes
- Founded2013 · Silicon Valley
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Uses spare phones or tablets as cameras, with another device as a viewer
- Offers motion alerts, triggered recordings, playback and two-way audio
- Can save recordings to Google Drive or Dropbox
Where it doesn't
- Camera-hour limits apply on the Free plan
- Pro is needed for HD streaming and recording up to 1080p
- Needs spare devices to serve as cameras and a separate viewer device
Our verdict on WardenCam
WardenCam turns spare smartphones or tablets into home or office cameras, with another device acting as the viewer. It is aimed at DIY users who want to repurpose devices for monitoring rather than buy a dedicated camera system. The app provides live streaming, motion detection, push and email alerts, motion-triggered recording and playback, and two-way audio. It supports multiple camera devices and includes night vision enhancement for low light. WardenCam is available on Android and iOS, with web access also listed.
Storage and device roles are central to its fit. Recordings can be saved to the user's Google Drive or Dropbox rather than WardenCam's servers, and the product also offers 24/7 cloud recording. The Free option includes a viewer mode, while the Pro plan removes the camera-hour limit and adds HD live streaming and recording up to 1080p, plus 60+ days online storage. This makes it a more natural choice for someone with spare compatible devices and an existing cloud-storage workflow than for buyers seeking a dedicated camera with a self-contained installation.
The pricing information points to a one-time Pro upgrade rather than monthly fees: the current Google Play listing describes a $5.99 one-time premium upgrade, while the vendor's About page lists a regular price of $9.99 and an introductory price of $5.99. The vendor's homepage redirects in a loop, and no current iOS price was verified, so buyers should check the relevant app listing before purchasing. WardenCam is a better fit for solo or small-scale DIY monitoring than for a buyer choosing on clear, consistent cross-platform pricing or broad market adoption; it has email and community support, but the published support options are limited to those channels.
WardenCam pricing
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WardenCam fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Cloud recording | Yes |
| Local recording | Yes |
| Max video resolution | 1080p |
| Camera limit | Not verified |
| Mobile platforms | Both |
| Smart display support | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Google Drive, Dropbox |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | wardencam360.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
WardenCam integrations
WardenCam lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
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