Comparison

SBCapp vs EcoFlow

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

Head to head
About

SBCapp

Control a single board camera remotely. View live streams, trigger photo and video capture, and manage files directly from your mobile device. Adjust camera settings and playback recorded content.

Highlights
  • Live streaming
  • Trigger photo/video capture
  • Burst and delay capture
  • Video quality and image size adjustment
  • SD card formatting
  • File management (download/delete)
  • Slow motion and time-lapse recording
Features
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This is an app for iCatch Single Board Camera (SBC) which it is a simple camera board with firmware SDK. The app can remotely control SBC, including following function. Connection procedure : 1.turn ON the Wi-Fi on iPhone/iPad and Camera 2.search camera SSID and connect, the password is 1234567890 3.after established the Wi-Fi connection, launch the app. Features: 1. Preview stream, Live streaming from camera. 2. Trigger action, In the preview stream, you can trigger camera to take a video or picture. 3. Support burst shot 4. Support delay capture. 5. Support video quality change. 6. Support image size change. 7. Support white-balance change 8. Format the camera SD card. 9. Listing photo & video files and download or delete files. 10. Single photo playback. 11. Automatic time correction with iPhone or iPad when established the connection. 12. Preview streaming is more smoothing. 13. Support video playback with audio before download. 14. Support upside down. 15. Support slow motion. 16. Support TimeLapsed record as video or picture. 17. Support social network sharing 18. Support change camera SSID & password ( remember turn off/on camera wifi) 19. Support Date-Time Stamp setting in video mode 20. Support playback time-lapsed and slow motion video without download

About

EcoFlow

Control and monitor your EcoFlow devices remotely via Wi-Fi or directly through Bluetooth. Manage energy systems, automate tasks, and access account features like rewards and warranty registration.

Highlights
  • Remote device control and monitoring
  • IoT and direct connection options
  • Firmware updates
  • Energy system management
  • Task automation
  • EcoCredits reward program
  • Warranty registration
Features
Currently charting
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Power at your fingertips Control, monitor, and even automate your EcoFlow devices using the EcoFlow app. [Space tab] 2 ways of connection 1. IoT connection - Connect your devices at home to the internet using your home Wi-Fi. This allows you to control your devices through the app no matter where you are. 2. Direct connection - No internet? No problem. You can directly connect your phone to your device via Bluetooth or your device's hotspot. Monitor and control 1. Taking the DELTA series as an example, you can monitor the device in real-time, update its firmware, and adjust settings such as auto timeout, AC charging power, and charging/discharging limits. 2. Some devices support advanced features like AC always on, scheduled tasks, and energy management. One-stop energy management In the Space tab, you can efficiently manage multiple devices by adding them to an energy system. With features like system overview, scheduled tasks, and dashboard, you can easily manage the entire system and save on your electricity bills. [Automation tab] Create automation to let your devices perform tasks with a single tap or when specific conditions are met. Easily control your devices with automation. For successful execution of automation, make sure the device is connected to the internet. [Profile tab] Account settings and more 1. EcoCredits - Join the EcoCredits reward program to earn points and redeem them for coupons or exclusive rewards. 2. Warranty registration - Upload a proof of purchase to get a digital warranty card. 3. Device sharing - Invite family or friends to manage devices together. —————————— [Subscription Instructions] Payment: The payment will be deducted from the user's iTunes account, and the user will be charged immediately after confirming the purchase. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the expiration, and the subscription period will be extended for another subscription period after the successful charge. Cancel Subscription: Method 1: Navigate to the App Store, click on the profile icon in the upper right corner, proceed to "Subscriptions," and then select "EcoFlow" to terminate this Service. Method 2: Alternatively, you can go to the iTunes/Apple ID “Subscription” page and disable the automatic renewal to terminate this Service. Subscription Agreement: https://mobile-app.ecoflow.com/#/us/protocol/subscription?lang=us Automatic Subscription Service Agreement: https://mobile-app.ecoflow.com/#/us/protocol/automatic-renewal?lang=us

Screenshots

SBCapp4 screens
EcoFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EcoFlow at 4.6 against SBCapp's 3.0. EcoFlow also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (8.8K vs 2). SBCapp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. EcoFlow sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.90 per month. SBCapp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EcoFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EcoFlow has 8.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SBCapp ships an update every 2 months, EcoFlow every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
SBCapp versus EcoFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSBCappEcoFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.6 (8.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—76.8% of reviews
Number of ratings28.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#112 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB781 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiCatch Technology Inc.,Hong Kong EcoFlow Innovation Technology Limited

Customer experience

SBCapp

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

EcoFlow

All ratings8,801 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews2,336 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative17.9%

Bugs and requests

SBCapp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EcoFlow

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and freezes after updates
  • Inability to connect to devices via Wi-Fi
  • Incorrect battery level and charging status reporting
  • Firmware update failures and bricked devices
  • Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode support for tablets
  • Customizable charging/discharging schedules
  • Battery health and cycle count monitoring
  • Offline mode for remote usage
  • Integration with smart home platforms

In-app purchases

None

SBCapp

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

EcoFlow

Subscriptions5
  • Smart Energy Planning$2.901 Month
  • Energy Master (monthly)3 Months trial$9.991 Month
  • 4G data (single-device)$29.991 Year
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  • Smart Energy Planning$34.901 Year
  • 4G data (multi-device)$59.991 Year

Questions

Is SBCapp free?
SBCapp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EcoFlow free?
EcoFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SBCapp or EcoFlow?
EcoFlow is rated higher. SBCapp averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while EcoFlow averages 4.6 from 8.8K ratings.
Do SBCapp or EcoFlow have ads?
Neither SBCapp nor EcoFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SBCapp or EcoFlow?
SBCapp ships an update every 2 months, and EcoFlow every 10 days. Most recently, SBCapp was updated on November 1, 2026 and EcoFlow on November 9, 2026.

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