# HelloCam - Action Camera

> Action camera control app for live view, recording, and media management. (iPhone/iPad app by 国华 章.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellocam-action-camera/id1632401993 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [国华 章](https://appshunter.io/developer/1144430023)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.60/5 from 53 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian and 13 more
- Released: 2022-07-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellocam-action-camera/id1632401993/reviews.md

## What is HelloCam?

This is the application you must have on your device to control the visional action camera.

With this application, it offers real-time viewing of the video streaming from the camera, start recordings, take photos, see the photo you took and download the video or image.

How to connect:
1. Activate the camera's wifi
2. Connect your smartphone to the camera's wifi. The connection password is in the manual.
3. Open the  application
4. Click the 'connect' button

Camera functions with the app:
1. Live view of the camera
2. In live view mode, you can trigger the camera to take videos or photos
3. Continuous shooting mode
4. Timer trigger mode
5. Change the video quality
6. Change the image quality
7. You can format the camera's SD card
8. List the photo and video files
9. Download or delete the files
10. Photo reproduction
11. Video playback with audio

## Key features

- Live video streaming
- Remote photo and video capture
- Media file download and deletion
- Continuous shooting mode
- Timer trigger mode
- Adjust video/image quality
- Format camera SD card

## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellocam-action-camera/id1632401993/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Won’t open

*2026-07-08, version 1.6.9*

I downloaded the app and I keeps saying connection failed …..what’s up with that 😡😡

### 1/5 — Worse app

*2026-05-12, version 1.6.9*

i tried to download the videos but it just only downloaded on the app not on the photo gallery.

### 1/5 — WILL NOT CONNECT

*2026-04-04, version 1.6.9*

I’ve tried multiple different ways and it still hasn’t connected 1 star

### 1/5 — Want stay connected

*2025-10-05, version 1.6.9*

This app is a joke 1.6 rating

### 1/5 — The app crashes more than the amount of cars around the world crash every day 🥀

*2025-09-28, version 1.6.9*

I absolutely love the camera, but this app is absolutely awful. Crashes every time I press a button. I’ve never in my life seen an app crash THIS BAD. Not recommended, just do your best and use a trustworthy third-party app for your camera

### 1/5 — iPhone users

*2025-09-05, version 1.6.9*

The video is not available on iPhone after it has been downloaded. Because of the video format.mp4 how are we supposed to resolve this problem without your support team

### 1/5 — the worst app

*2025-07-23, version 1.6.9*

The worst app. I’ve use so far. My Camera never even connected. Absolutely awful. I would give it to zero rating if I could.

### 1/5 — App does not work

*2025-06-05, version 1.6.9*

It will not connect to the camera. Both are on and I entered the password correctly. I followed all troubleshooting and will not connect.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2025-05-29, version 1.6.9*

It won’t connect the camera to the app, no matter what i do. WiFi in on. Useless if you ask me

### 1/5 — Won’t even connect to camera

*2025-05-23, version 1.6.9*

Useless

## Frequently asked questions about HelloCam

### What does the HelloCam app do?

This app allows you to control your action camera directly from your smartphone. You can view a live stream from the camera, start recording videos, take photos, and manage all the media files captured by your camera.

### How do I connect my camera to the app?

To connect, first activate your camera's Wi-Fi. Then, connect your smartphone to the camera's Wi-Fi network (the password is in the camera's manual). Finally, open the app and click the 'connect' button.

### What are the main features of the app?

Key features include live view of the camera feed, the ability to trigger video or photo capture remotely, continuous shooting, timer triggers, changing video and image quality settings, formatting the camera's SD card, and managing media files.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users.

### Can I play back videos with audio?

Yes, the app supports video playback with audio. You can also view photos and download or delete both photo and video files directly from the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.9 — 2023-05-09

fix some bugs of video player.

### 1.6.8 — 2022-12-14

fix some bugs

### 1.6.2 — 2022-12-06

fix some bugs.

### 1.5.6 — 2022-11-22

fix some ui bugs

### 1.5.3 — 2022-11-14

update video player.

## Apps similar to HelloCam

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [iDV PRO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idv-pro/id1629297015) | 2.1 (12) | Free | Utilities |
| [iDC CAM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idc-cam/id1615386181) | 1.5 (120) | Free | Utilities |
| [Zero Cam](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-cam/id6478221465) | 1.6 (177) | Free | Utilities |
| [HDV CAM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdv-cam/id6478582255) | 2.7 (21) | Free | Utilities |
| [XDV PRO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xdv-pro/id1287498763) | 1.9 (149) | Free | Utilities |
| [XDV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xdv/id1032915274) | 2.2 (442) | Free | Utilities |

## More apps by 国华 章

- [E-Cam4K](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-cam4k/id1144430024)
- [E-Cam360](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-cam360/id1147099667)
- [ELE-Explorer X](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ele-explorer-x/id1298919526)
- [X-Sport Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-sport-pro/id1381271466)
- [VIVITAR DB-208](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-db-208/id1411774538)
- [GPS DV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-dv/id1435264966)

All apps by 国华 章: https://appshunter.io/developer/1144430023

## Related topics

[vivitar action cam](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/vivitar-action-cam)

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*