CamKing vs HS GPS V5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
HS GPS V5
This application connects to compatible drones via Wi-Fi to provide real-time HD video streaming. It allows users to capture photos and videos, with AI enhancements and GPS support for drone operation.
- Real-time HD video transmission
- Photo and video recording
- AI enhancements
- GPS support
- Wi-Fi drone connectivity
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HS GPS V5需和相应的无人飞行器通过Wi-Fi联通后使用，包含以下功能: 1、实时高清图传； 2、拍照、录像； 3、AI 加持； 5、支持GPS；
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HS GPS V5 at every 2 weeks against CamKing's every 2 months. HS GPS V5 also leads on rating (2.5 vs 2.3) and review sentiment (27% vs 17%). CamKing's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HS GPS V5 holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 119 and 205 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of CamKing's written reviews are positive against 27% of HS GPS V5's.
CamKing ships an update every 2 months, HS GPS V5 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CamKing | HS GPS V5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (119 ratings) | 2.5 (205 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews | 26.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 119 | 205 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 243 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 深圳市福鑫电子有限公司 | HOLY STONE TECHNOLOGY Co.,Ltd. |
Customer experience
CamKing
HS GPS V5
Bugs and requests
CamKing
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
HS GPS V5
Reported bugs
18 issues- App fails to connect to drone despite WiFi connection
- Calibration stuck on 'keep drone horizontal' error
- GPS mode unavailable or not activating
- App crashes when changing altitude and longitude settings
- App crashes when changing flight distance
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- Camera feed blacks out or won't display
- WiFi band switching ('Change Band') throws 'Failed, Check it' error
- App defaults to 2.4G frequency when drone uses 5G
- Connection shows as connected but no communication occurs
- App freezes during flight operations
- RTH (Return to Home) not responding to commands
- Drone gets stuck on 'unlock drone' screen
- App won't open on iPhone devices
- Connection drops after a few flights then stops working permanently
- Settings revert to default values (19 ft max height)
- App loses connection mid-flight causing drone loss
- Calibration fails on iPhone 11, 12, and newer models
- FPV view disappears after app updates
Requested features
8 requests- Audio cues for low battery instead of automatic RTH
- Adjustable RTH battery threshold (10-15% instead of 20%)
- Better calibration instructions and guidance
- Improved app album/photo management interface
- 5G WiFi band support with working band switching
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- Enhanced iOS compatibility for newer iPhone versions
- Offline mode or manual control without app connection
- Clearer setup instructions in the app itself
In-app purchases
CamKing
No in-app purchases
HS GPS V5
No in-app purchases
