# Action Camera Toolbox vs iSmart DV2

The clearest difference is rating: iSmart DV2 at 4.3 against Action Camera Toolbox's 1.8. iSmart DV2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). Action Camera Toolbox's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Action Camera Toolbox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. iSmart DV2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

iSmart DV2 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSmart DV2 has 750 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Action Camera Toolbox's written reviews are positive against 24% of iSmart DV2's.

Action Camera Toolbox ships an update every 7 months, iSmart DV2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Action Camera Toolbox | iSmart DV2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-camera-toolbox/id1147956430/reviews) | **[4.3 (750 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismart-dv2/id1534659856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **750** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **24.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harald Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/389514018) | [iCatch Technology Inc.,](https://appshunter.io/developer/785138891) |

## What reviewers say

### Action Camera Toolbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-camera-toolbox/id1147956430)

Control multiple action cameras from various brands like GoPro, Ricoh, and Xiaomi. Offers live preview, advanced scripting for custom scenarios like time-lapses and bracketing, and media download. Real camera support requires in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Control multiple action cameras, Live camera preview, Powerful scripting language, Download media from camera, Customizable camera settings presets, Exposure/focus bracketing scripts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable scripting support for system (device) camera. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Enable ACT remote camera feature. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Enable GoPro Hero 4. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enable GoPro Hero 3 cameras. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enable Xiaomi Yi. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enable GoPro Hero Session. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enable GoPro Hero+ camera. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enable Xiaomi Yi 4K. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enable GoPro Hero 5 camera. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Enable all current and future action cameras. | $39.99 | one-time |


### iSmart DV2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismart-dv2/id1534659856)

Control your iCatch Single Board Camera remotely. Stream live video, capture photos and videos, and manage camera settings. Download and share your media easily.

**Highlights:** Live streaming preview, Trigger photo and video capture, Burst shot and delay capture, Adjust video quality and image size, Manage camera settings (white balance, SSID), Format SD card and manage files, Playback and download media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good camera quality
- 💡 Useful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Camera turns off unexpectedly
- 🐛 Unable to read SD card
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Camera disconnects from app
- Unable to download media files
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Improve WiFi connectivity
- Add more camera settings and controls
- Allow direct photo/video transfer to mobile device
- Enhance user interface and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Action Camera Toolbox free?

Action Camera Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iSmart DV2 free?

iSmart DV2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Action Camera Toolbox or iSmart DV2?

iSmart DV2 is rated higher. Action Camera Toolbox averages 1.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while iSmart DV2 averages 4.3 from 750 ratings.

### Do Action Camera Toolbox or iSmart DV2 have ads?

Neither Action Camera Toolbox nor iSmart DV2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Action Camera Toolbox or iSmart DV2?

Action Camera Toolbox ships an update every 7 months, and iSmart DV2 monthly. Most recently, Action Camera Toolbox was updated on October 14, 2026 and iSmart DV2 on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*