XDV vs SJCAM Guard
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.
SJCAM Guard
Monitor your home security with this wireless high-definition camera app. It features AI-powered human detection and allows for real-time conversations and video saving.
- Home security monitoring
- Wireless high-definition camera
- AI humanoid detection
- Real-time conversations
- Video saving to phone
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1、Use SJCAM home camera to protect every corner of your home, this is a multi-functional wireless high-definition security camera. 2、The PIR sensor and AI humanoid detection can detect whether there are people in the home for the first time. 3、Check the situation at home anytime, anywhere, and use the "microphone" button to have real-time conversations. 4、Check the camera video list and save important videos to your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: XDV at 2.2 against SJCAM Guard's 1.0. XDV also leads on ratings volume (445 vs 2) and review sentiment (11% vs 0%). SJCAM Guard's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). 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.
XDV holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XDV has 445 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of XDV's written reviews are positive against 0% of SJCAM Guard's.
XDV ships an update every 2 months, SJCAM Guard monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XDV | SJCAM Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (445 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 10.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 445 — better | 2 |
| 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 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Sunchip Technology Co., Ltd. | Shenzhen Zhencheng Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
XDV
SJCAM Guard
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
SJCAM Guard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
XDV
No in-app purchases
SJCAM Guard
No in-app purchases
