Comparison

CamKing vs AKASO GO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CamKing

Stream live Full HD video from your camera to your iOS device wirelessly. Capture photos and videos, and switch resolutions between 1080P, 720P, and VGA. Connect by joining the device's Wi-Fi hotspot.

Highlights
  • Full HD live video streaming
  • Wi-Fi transfer
  • Photo capture
  • Video capture
  • Resolution switching (1080P, 720P, VGA)
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CamKing is an app used to transfer Full HD live video from camera to iOS devices by Wi-Fi. It supports photo and video capture, resolution swtich among 1080P, 720P and VGA. Before using it, please setup your Smart Phone to connect with the Wi-Fi Digital Microscope (just like choosing a Wi-Fi hot spot). When you found can't connect with DV, please check the app has the permission of the WLAN. CamKing 是一款通过Wi-Fi传送摄像机视频信号到iOS设备的app.

About

AKASO GO

Control your action camera remotely for unique shots and preview footage on your phone. Edit videos with special effects, transitions, and music, then share them instantly to social media.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control with live preview
  • Preview and download video files
  • Professional video editing tools
  • Special effects and transitions
  • Perfect clip cutting
  • Direct social media sharing
Features
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With AKASO GO, you can control your action camera from a distance to shoot hard-to-reach footage and preview them from your phone. Create stunning video with disruptive effects and share to social media. ---Main features--- "Control your AKASO action camera remotely: Capture the perfect moment with live preview, control your camera remotely. You can easily adjust the settings on your phone. Preview your video: Save your storage space and time.Preview your files and download to your phone. Professional editing: One-stop professional effects make video editing easier than ever. Editing, transition, special effects, music, choose what you want! Perfect cutting: Keep the clip you need and cut out the rest. Share your cherished moments: Upload your video to social media through App, let your family and friends stay connected with you. Simple but powerful video editing tool. Share your moments. Share instantly. Always keep the latest version of AKASO GO."

Screenshots

CamKing3 screens
AKASO GO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AKASO GO at 4.5 against CamKing's 2.3. AKASO GO also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 119) and review sentiment (29% vs 17%). CamKing's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AKASO GO holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AKASO GO has 15K ratings behind it against 119, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of CamKing's written reviews are positive against 29% of AKASO GO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamKing ships an update every 2 months, AKASO GO monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CamKing versus AKASO GO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamKingAKASO GO
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (119 ratings)4.5 (15K ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.0% of reviews29.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11915K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen HDKing Electronics Co., Ltd.Proexpress Distributor LLC

Customer experience

CamKing

All ratings119 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral10.9%
Negative60.5%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive17.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative75.0%

AKASO GO

All ratings14,996 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews369 reviews
Positive29.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative64.5%

Bugs and requests

CamKing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AKASO GO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes during video playback
  • Recorded videos have missing audio
  • Inconsistent WiFi connectivity
  • Deleting files accidentally due to poor UI

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add remote control and live preview features
  • Improve file management and editing capabilities
  • Provide native iPad support
  • Allow batch download of photos and videos

In-app purchases

None

CamKing

No in-app purchases

None

AKASO GO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CamKing free?
CamKing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AKASO GO free?
AKASO GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CamKing or AKASO GO?
AKASO GO is rated higher. CamKing averages 2.3 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while AKASO GO averages 4.5 from 15K ratings.
Do CamKing or AKASO GO have ads?
Neither CamKing nor AKASO GO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CamKing or AKASO GO?
CamKing ships an update every 2 months, and AKASO GO monthly. Most recently, CamKing was updated on November 2, 2026 and AKASO GO on November 7, 2026.

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