Comparison

Runcam Legacy vs SDFly

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

Head to head
About

Runcam Legacy

Control your compatible high-definition cameras wirelessly. Capture photos and videos, adjust settings in real-time, and manage your media. Update camera firmware directly through the app for the latest features and performance.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera control
  • Real-time parameter adjustment
  • Capture photos and videos
  • View and download media
  • Firmware updates
  • Full-screen preview
Features
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Runcam Legacy, for easy control of your RunCam high definition cameras. By connecting the camera via WiFi, you can: * Capture videos/photos with a variety of shooting modes. * Adjust the camera parameters and preview in real time. * Play/Download videos/photos. * Record in landscape and preview in full screen. * Update firmware through App. * Set all camera parameters. ----The main functions—— Real-time parameters settings + Full control of the camera: adjust the camera parameters, start/stop recording and switch mode. + Customize white balance, exposure value, FOV, metering mode, image flip etc. + Adjust the camera parameters and preview in real time according to the actual scene. + Loop recording, automatic recording, WDR and more parameters. Capture/Download + User-friendly shooting interface, easy to operate. + Linkage of the button: When the camera is connected to the App, you can also use the power button on the camera to start/stop shooting. + View, play back the captured video/photos and download to the local album. + Browse and delete files from your camera's memory card Update your cameras + Update your camera anytime, anywhere to experience the latest features and best performance --RunCam App applicable equipments - + RunCam2 + RunCam3 --Instructions for use-- -Turn on the camera and open the camera WiFi. -Use your mobile device to search the camera WiFi (Initial name is RUNCAM2_xxx / RUNCAM3_xxx, the initial password is 1234567890) and connect. -Open the App, connect the camera and enter into preview. --System Requirements-- iOS 12.0 and above Details can be found at: http://www.runcam.com If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact us at runcamapp@gmail.com

About

SDFly

Control your drone with live HD viewing, adjust camera and gimbal settings, and plan complex flight missions. Share your aerial footage through live streaming on popular platforms. Supports joint operations with multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Live HD viewing
  • Live HD streaming
  • Aircraft and gimbal control
  • Mission planning
  • Various flight modes
  • Multi-device connection
Features
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SDFly is whole new flight App designed by SwellPro. It marks the new era for SwellPro. SDFly allows SwellPro pilots to do live HD viewing; adjust aircraft, gimbal, and camera specs; proceed mission planning (include route planning and grid flight planning); do live streaming and sharing aerial footage. This App currently supports the SplashDrone 4. Features: - Live HD viewing - Live HD streaming of the great aerial view on various streaming platform includes Twitch, TikTok - Adjust camera Pro setting - Control aircraft and gimbal - Various flight mode selection (sport, cruise, orbit, headless+) - Mission planning - route planning, grid flight planning, tap to flight, orbit mode - Convenient aerial photos & videos viewing, download, and sharing - Joint operation. SplashDrone 4 supports multi mobile devices connection for up to 4 devices

Screenshots

Runcam Legacy4 screens
SDFly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Runcam Legacy at 69 against SDFly's 11. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.1 for Runcam Legacy against 2.3 for SDFly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runcam Legacy has 69 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Runcam Legacy's written reviews are positive against 20% of SDFly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runcam Legacy ships an update every 6 weeks, SDFly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Runcam Legacy versus SDFly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuncam LegacySDFly
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (69 ratings)2.3 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.5% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings69 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCAMERA2000 LIMITEDShenzhen SwellPro Technology Co.,LTD

Customer experience

Runcam Legacy

All ratings67 ratings
Positive23.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative71.6%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive25.5%
Neutral10.8%
Negative63.7%

SDFly

All ratings11 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

Runcam Legacy

No in-app purchases

None

SDFly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Runcam Legacy free?
Runcam Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SDFly free?
SDFly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Runcam Legacy or SDFly?
SDFly is rated higher. Runcam Legacy averages 2.1 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while SDFly averages 2.3 from 11 ratings.
Do Runcam Legacy or SDFly have ads?
Neither Runcam Legacy nor SDFly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Runcam Legacy or SDFly?
Runcam Legacy ships an update every 6 weeks, and SDFly every 3 weeks. Most recently, Runcam Legacy was updated on October 24, 2026 and SDFly on October 12, 2026.

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