# AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 vs PRO8

The clearest difference is rating: PRO8 at 5.0 against AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5's 2.9. PRO8 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (107 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PRO8 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 has 107 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 ships an update fortnightly, PRO8 every 16 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 | PRO8 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axis-camera-station-pro-and-5/id1061539448/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro8/id1434608333/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 78 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AXIS Communications AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/362770733) | [AngelTrax](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266313990) |

## What reviewers say

### AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axis-camera-station-pro-and-5/id1061539448)

Access and manage your video surveillance and access control systems remotely. View live feeds, search recorded events, and respond to alerts. Control doors, manage intercoms, and utilize advanced camera features for comprehensive security oversight.

**Highlights:** Mobile access to multiple systems, Timeline visualization for recorded events, Live view with selectable streaming profiles, Two-way audio and intercom communication, Access control for doors, Notifications for immediate actions, PTZ control and 360 camera dewarping

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Stable and lightest VMS
- 👍 Good layout and clean interface
- 👍 PTZ control finally available
- 👍 Resolved issues with updates
- 👍 Works well overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Magenta/pink camera view
- 🐛 Title bar takes up real estate
- 🐛 Inconsistent and unreliable
- 🐛 Playback issues
- 🐛 No connection

**Reported bugs**

- Camera view turns magenta/pink
- Cannot see cameras with latest update
- Title bar takes up too much space
- Cannot access IOS app with same credentials
- No secure entry app

**Requested features**

- More features and capabilities
- Better search features for video playback
- Support for ACS secure entry capabilities
- Ability to add users
- View live events with video


### PRO8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro8/id1434608333)

Monitor your fleet in real-time with live video feeds, tracking, and system alerts. Capture snapshots, create video clips, and play back recordings directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Live video view, Live vehicle tracking, System alerts, Snapshots, Quick video clipping, Video playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 free?

AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PRO8 free?

PRO8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 or PRO8?

PRO8 is rated higher. AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 averages 2.9 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while PRO8 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 or PRO8 have ads?

Neither AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 nor PRO8 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 or PRO8?

AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 ships an update fortnightly, and PRO8 every 16 months. Most recently, AXIS Camera Station Pro & 5 was updated on November 2, 2026 and PRO8 on November 2, 2026.

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