# CTRONICS vs GENBOLT CAM

The clearest difference is rating: GENBOLT CAM at 3.5 against CTRONICS's 2.6. CTRONICS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ratings volume (60 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GENBOLT CAM sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. CTRONICS asks for nothing beyond the download.

GENBOLT CAM holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CTRONICS has 60 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of CTRONICS's written reviews are positive against 41% of GENBOLT CAM's.

CTRONICS ships an update every 6 weeks, GENBOLT CAM every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CTRONICS | GENBOLT CAM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctronics/id1228047553/reviews) | **[3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genbolt-cam/id1443296340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **40.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHENZHEN C-TRONICS CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609380590) | [GENBOLT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443296339) |

## What reviewers say

### CTRONICS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctronics/id1228047553)

Stream live video from your camera and capture still images directly from the feed. Remotely control your camera's functions for a seamless viewing and recording experience.

**Highlights:** Watch online video, Catch photos on video, Control the camera

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well with cameras
- 👍 Great motion capture
- 👍 Easy setup for some
- 👍 Good camera quality
- 👍 Added joystick movement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Video inversion issues
- 🐛 Playback problems
- 🐛 Authentication issues
- 🐛 Connection difficulties
- 🐛 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Video seems to be inverted
- Turning iPad does the opposite in landscape
- App in portrait but wrong way round
- Video is landscape but upside down in portrait
- None of the 8 cameras show video in playback

**Requested features**

- Provide a video on YouTube for internet connection
- Add a feature to select all videos at once
- Improve video quality settings
- Allow longer recording times for motion triggers
- Add ability to set alarm off from live view


### GENBOLT CAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genbolt-cam/id1443296340)

Access and manage your security cameras remotely. View live feeds, review recorded footage, and receive instant alerts for motion detection. Control PTZ cameras with ease.

**Highlights:** Real-time live view, Playback and record videos, Motion detection alerts, PTZ camera control

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(005) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(002) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(003) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(004) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(007) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(006) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(016) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(014) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(013) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(010) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub 30-day vid / 1 month(009) | $8.99 | per month |
| sub  7-day vid / 1 month | $8.99 | per month |
| 30-day video / one month | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30-day video / one quartal | $29.99 | one-time |
| 30-day video / half year | $59.99 | one-time |
| 30-day video / one year | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CTRONICS free?

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

### Is GENBOLT CAM free?

GENBOLT CAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CTRONICS or GENBOLT CAM?

GENBOLT CAM is rated higher. CTRONICS averages 2.6 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while GENBOLT CAM averages 3.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do CTRONICS or GENBOLT CAM have ads?

Neither CTRONICS nor GENBOLT CAM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CTRONICS or GENBOLT CAM?

CTRONICS ships an update every 6 weeks, and GENBOLT CAM every 5 weeks. Most recently, CTRONICS was updated on October 13, 2026 and GENBOLT CAM on October 13, 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.*