# MateCam vs Live DV

The clearest difference is rating: Live DV at 2.1 against MateCam's 1.7. Live DV also leads on ratings volume (134 vs 14). MateCam's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Live DV holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live DV has 134 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of MateCam's written reviews are positive against 15% of Live DV's.

MateCam ships an update every 2 months, Live DV every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MateCam | Live DV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matecam/id1148542016/reviews) | **[2.1 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-dv/id1353730802/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **134** |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | **14.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 28 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [宇峰 顾](https://appshunter.io/developer/578546165) | [Shenzhen Jiezhitong Electronics Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548410505) |

## What reviewers say

### MateCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matecam/id1148542016)

This mobile application is designed for smart sports DV devices, allowing users to better manage and utilize their equipment. It aims to help users capture and share inspiring life experiences, making life more exciting.

**Highlights:** Manage smart sports DV devices, Utilize sports DV equipment, Capture life experiences, Share inspiring moments, Enhance daily life

**In-app purchases:** none


### Live DV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-dv/id1353730802)

Connect to your sports camera via WIFI for live video preview, playback, and media management. Easily download photos and videos directly to your phone and control camera settings remotely.

**Highlights:** Live video preview, Video playback, Photo and video download, Media management, Remote camera control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to connect
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 🚀 Works well with iPhone
- 🚀 Connects quickly to WiFi

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Fails to download videos
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iPhones
- 🐛 Slow download speeds

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to connect to camera
- Unable to download or transfer media files
- Inconsistent WiFi connectivity
- Compatibility issues with iOS 13 and newer
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add option to delete photos/videos from the app
- Improve video playback and preview
- Provide better support and documentation
- Optimize app for faster performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MateCam free?

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

### Is Live DV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MateCam or Live DV?

Live DV is rated higher. MateCam averages 1.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Live DV averages 2.1 from 134 ratings.

### Do MateCam or Live DV have ads?

Neither MateCam nor Live DV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MateCam or Live DV?

MateCam ships an update every 2 months, and Live DV every 6 weeks. Most recently, MateCam was updated on June 9, 2026 and Live DV on September 21, 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.*