XDV vs Apex DV
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.
Apex DV
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Apex DV introduction: Apex DV is the app associated with the Apexcam sports camera! With the Apex DV app you will be able to control your Apexcam sports camera from a distance. Main Functions: 1. Connection between action camera and the APP. 2. Camera device for real-time screen viewing, photo taking, video recording, etc.; 3. View, download and play the pictures and videos taken by the camera. 4. Setting various parameters of the camera. 5. Support sharing pictures and videos.
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Verdict
XDV and Apex DV are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 ships an update every 2 months, Apex DV every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XDV | Apex DV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (442 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 442 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Sunchip Technology Co., Ltd. | 铃 柯 |
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
Apex DV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
XDV
No in-app purchases
Apex DV
No in-app purchases
