XDV vs W FPV
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.
W FPV
Stream real-time video and control aircraft remotely via WiFi. Capture photos and videos, and operate drone movements with various interactive modes.
- Real-time image transmission
- Aircraft operation control
- Remote photo and video capture
- Real-time drone movement control
- Interactive gameplay modes
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This is an application for real-time image transmission and operation control of aircraft through wifi connection. It can take photos and videos remotely. It can also control the movement of the drone in real time, and there are many interesting ways to play
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: W FPV at 3.0 against XDV's 2.2. W FPV also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). XDV's advantage is ratings volume (444 vs 26). 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.
W FPV holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XDV has 444 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two.
XDV ships an update every 2 months, W FPV monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XDV | W FPV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (444 ratings) | 3.0 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 444 — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Sunchip Technology Co., Ltd. | ShanTou City Vison Electronictechnology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
XDV
W FPV
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
W FPV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
XDV
No in-app purchases
W FPV
No in-app purchases
