Comparison

Spartan Camera Management vs X80 Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spartan Camera Management

Remotely manage and receive media from compatible cellular trail cameras directly to your mobile device. View photos and videos in near real-time, adjust camera settings, and request high-definition content. Ideal for security, surveillance, and wildlife monitoring without needing to be physically present.

Highlights
  • Receive real-time notifications and status reports
  • Manage and update camera settings remotely
  • Request HD images and videos
  • Share photos with other users
  • Livestream from GoLive cameras
Features
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Be in control of your camera at all times with the Spartan Camera Management App. This useful tool will send photos and videos from your Spartan GoCam, Ghost, or GoLive camera directly to your mobile device seconds after the photo was taken. With the Spartan Camera Management app, you’ll be able to*: -Receive mobile notifications and status reports from your cameras in near real-time -Manage and Update your camera's settings at any time -Request HD images and videos -Easily share your photos with other Spartan Camera users -Livestream from your GoLive camera On-demand The Spartan Camera Management App is a great addition for security and surveillance use. Your Spartan camera will capture images of thieves and intruders, and deliver them to your mobile device seconds later. With Spartan Camera, you DON'T have to be there. * Premium Credits are required to receive photos and interact with camera settings from your mobile device. For more information about Premium Credits, please visit https://go.spartancamera.com/blogs/news/about-premium-credits. The Spartan Camera Management App is for use with Spartan cellular cameras only

About

X80 Remote

This tool helps manage and monitor X80NET® certified devices, providing real-time camera status, battery levels, and signal strength. It allows remote access to view images, manage devices via a cloud account, and receive push notifications from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Device setup and management
  • Real-time camera status monitoring
  • Battery level and signal strength display
  • Remote image viewing via cloud
  • Push notifications
  • Camera preview mode
  • Device rerouting
Features
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X80 Remote App is a tool that will help you set up your X80NET® certified devices. It provides easy access to camera information such as your camera status, battery level, signal strength and routing information on X80 device network. The X80 Remote app lets you log in to your Buckeye Cloud account to view images, manage devices, and stay connected to your system from anywhere in the world. Receive real-time push notifications and stay up to date with ease—whether you’re in the field or on the go.T o control your device start the X80 Remote App. The app will search and display the nearby devices it finds. Select the device to connect. Once the connection is established, the user will be able to see the current battery level, number of pictures remaining on the camera along with transfer progress, and current routing. To help with aiming the camera X80 Remote App provides a camera preview mode. In preview mode the user can trigger a camera from the app or by walking in front of the camera. The preview picture will be downloaded and displayed in the app. Device routing can also be changed using the Reroute option in the X80 Remote App. Note: This app can only be used with Bluetooth enabled devices.

Screenshots

Spartan Camera Management4 screens
X80 Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: X80 Remote at 100% against Spartan Camera Management's 47%. X80 Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Spartan Camera Management's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (177 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

X80 Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spartan Camera Management has 177 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Spartan Camera Management's written reviews are positive against 100% of X80 Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spartan Camera Management ships an update every 3 weeks, X80 Remote every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spartan Camera Management versus X80 Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpartan Camera ManagementX80 Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (177 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings177 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFrontier Pursuits Technology, LLCATSI Home of the BuckEye Cam

Customer experience

Spartan Camera Management

All ratings176 ratings
Positive56.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral10.9%
Negative42.0%

X80 Remote

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Spartan Camera Management

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes when viewing videos
  • Photos not loading properly
  • Camera settings not syncing correctly
  • Delayed or missed camera notifications

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved notification system
  • Ability to delete photos remotely
  • Faster photo/video download speeds
  • Customizable app interface

X80 Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Spartan Camera Management

No in-app purchases

None

X80 Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spartan Camera Management free?
Spartan Camera Management is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is X80 Remote free?
X80 Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spartan Camera Management or X80 Remote?
X80 Remote is rated higher. Spartan Camera Management averages 3.4 out of 5 from 177 ratings, while X80 Remote averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Spartan Camera Management or X80 Remote have ads?
Neither Spartan Camera Management nor X80 Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spartan Camera Management or X80 Remote?
Spartan Camera Management ships an update every 3 weeks, and X80 Remote every 5 months. Most recently, Spartan Camera Management was updated on November 1, 2026 and X80 Remote on November 2, 2026.

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