XDV vs Akaso Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XDV
Stream live video from your Wi-Fi-enabled action camera in real-time. Control camera settings, manage recorded media, and share your adventures directly to social media platforms.
- Live HD footage streaming
- Camera recording control
- Photo and video capture options
- Browse, download, and manage media
- Direct social media posting
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You recorded it, now share it with the world. The XDV app allows you to view real-time footage while using Wi-Fi-enabled action cameras. Through the XDV app, you can: 1. Watch your HD footage live as it records 2. Control your camera's recording options 3. Change the camera's photo and video capture options 4. Browse, download, and manage your photos and videos 5. Post directly to social media The XDV app can be used with Sharper Image's Wi-Fi-enabled action camera.
Akaso Smart
Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple smart devices, automate actions based on conditions, and share access with family. Receive real-time alerts for enhanced home safety.
- Remote appliance control
- Multi-device management
- Voice control integration
- Intelligent automation
- Device sharing
- Real-time alerts
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• Remote control home appliances from anywhere • Add and control multiple devices simultaneously, one APP controls all smart devices • Voice control via Amazon Echo and Google Home and other smart devices • Intelligent linkage to automatically run smart devices based on temperature, location, and time • One-click sharing device to family and friends, easily enjoy smart life • Receive real-time alerts to ensure your home safety • Quickly connect to network, no need to wait, enjoy the speed experience
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Akaso Smart at 4.7 against XDV's 2.2. Akaso Smart also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 11%) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 442). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Akaso Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 442 and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of XDV's written reviews are positive against 36% of Akaso Smart's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XDV | Akaso Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (442 ratings) | 4.7 (1.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.8% of reviews | 36.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 442 | 1.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Sunchip Technology Co., Ltd. | Proexpress Distributor LLC |
Customer experience
XDV
Akaso Smart
User reviews
XDV
From 442 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good camera quality
- 💡 Lots of accessories included
- 🚀 Connects to phone via WiFi
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Difficulty connecting to camera
- 🐛 Unable to download/save videos
- 🐛 Poor video playback in app
- 🐛 Unintuitive user interface
Akaso Smart
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good camera
- 💡 Landscape view
- 🚀 Tremenda
Room to improve
- 🐛 Notifications not working
- 🐛 Full screen mode not working
- 🐛 Playback issues
- 🐛 Connectivity problems
- 🐛 App crashes
Bugs and requests
XDV
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when trying to connect to camera
- Videos fail to download or save properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Difficulty maintaining WiFi connection
Requested features
4 requests- Add option to download videos directly to phone
- Improve video playback and stability
- Provide better instructions and support
- Add ability to delete files from within app
Akaso Smart
Reported bugs
6 issues- Notifications stopped working after updates
- Full screen mode broken after iOS updates
- Playback issues after daylight savings change
- Connectivity problems after network outages
- App crashes on newer iOS versions
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- Manufacturer no longer supporting the product
Requested features
3 requests- Update for iOS 16
- Ability to delete recordings in bulk
- Add email notifications
In-app purchases
XDV
No in-app purchases
Akaso Smart
No in-app purchases
