# Monitoring Camera Apps Manything is a Free Monitor for Anything a Person Wants to Keep an Eye On By Meghan Young | Published 2014-08-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monitoring-camera-app References: [manything](https://manything.com/) Home security is something everyone is concerned with and the monitoring camera app made it a lot more easy to install a system that is effective, convenient and easy on the wallet. In fact, the wallet will feel virtually no impact since it is absolutely free. Depending, of course, on whether or not people have extra iOS devices to leave wherever monitoring is desired. Dubbed Manything, a clever name inspired by its ability to monitor anything, the monitoring camera app can be downloaded at a the touch of a screen. Controlled by a smartphone, all of the footage is easily accessible in one place. People can not only use it for [home security's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-wifi-camera) sake, but can also create clips, make [time-lapse videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moments-screensaver-app) and more with the images. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Home Security Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a home security app that incorporates advanced features like facial recognition and real-time alerts. - **Convenient Monitoring Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a monitoring technology that can be easily installed and accessed through various devices, offering seamless user experience. - **Smartphone-controlled Surveillance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a surveillance system that can be controlled and monitored solely through smartphones, eliminating the need for additional hardware. ### Where This Applies - **Home Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce smart home security systems that integrate monitoring camera apps for enhanced protection. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cutting-edge surveillance technologies that can revolutionize the security industry. - **Mobile Applications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create user-friendly mobile apps that enable remote monitoring and offer additional features for users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cellphone-Repurposing Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alfredcamera.md) - [Mac-Based Surveillance Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spycam.md) - [Accessible Smart Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abode-cam-2.md) - [Private Baby Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beddybytes.md) - [Live-Enabled Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simplisafe-1.md) - [Safety-Focused Phone Tracking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-monitor.md) - [Low-Cost AI Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-indoor-cam.md) - [Nature-Friendly Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reli-light-cam-d1.md) - [Compact Body Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-body-camera.md)