XDV vs Guard Camera
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.
Guard Camera
Connect your smart device to your smartphone for remote operation. Enjoy live viewing, setup configuration, and file downloads directly from your phone, enhancing your smart device experience.
- Remote operation
- Live View
- Setup Configuration
- File Remote Download
- Smartphone connectivity
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Used to connect the smart device with a smartphone, so remote operation like Live View / Setup Configuration / File Remote Download can be done on the smartphone. Greatly enhence the using experience with our smart device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: XDV at 2.2 against Guard Camera's 1.4. XDV also leads on ratings volume (442 vs 35) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Guard Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XDV has 442 ratings behind it against 35, 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 5% of Guard Camera's.
XDV ships an update every 2 months, Guard Camera every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XDV | Guard Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (442 ratings) — better | 1.4 (35 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 10.8% of reviews — better | 5.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 442 — better | 35 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 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 | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Sunchip Technology Co., Ltd. | CAMPARK VIDEO INCORPORATED |
Customer experience
XDV
Guard Camera
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
Guard Camera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
XDV
No in-app purchases
Guard Camera
No in-app purchases
