# iAccess 3 vs CamX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CamX at 68% against iAccess 3's 11%. CamX also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (295 vs 11). iAccess 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CamX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. iAccess 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

CamX holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamX has 295 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of iAccess 3's written reviews are positive against 68% of CamX's.

iAccess 3 ships an update every 5 weeks, CamX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iAccess 3 | CamX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iaccess-3/id1236804951/reviews) | **[4.4 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camx-usb-camera/id6453639083/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **295** |
| Positive reviews | 10.9% of reviews | **68.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 32 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leef Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/979308817) | [Touchbits Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577082996) |

## What reviewers say

### iAccess 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iaccess-3/id1236804951)

Easily preview, clip, and share footage from your action or drone camera's microSD card directly to your iPhone or iPad. Quickly find the best video sequences and save them to your device or share them on social media.

**Highlights:** Quickly preview microSD card content, Live thumbnail feature for easy browsing, Smart clipping with default or custom lengths, Highlight saved clips in timeline, Direct sharing to social media, Save clips to device camera roll

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works with iAccess+iBridge
- 👍 Works as advertised
- 👍 Useful for quick transfers
- 👍 Prompt developer response
- 👍 Handy device for drone footage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Does not work at all
- 👎 Cannot copy videos
- 👎 No folders or subdivisions
- 👎 Unstable on newer iPhones
- 👎 Crashes when copying

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when copying
- App crashes when trying to save media
- App crashes when opening files
- App does not detect microSD card
- App does not see device after phone update

**Requested features**

- Indicate required companion apps in description
- Add NEF photo file format support
- Add function to copy from phone to flash drive
- Improve app design and UI
- Allow landscape mode


### CamX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camx-usb-camera/id6453639083)

Transform your iPad into a portable monitor or capture device. Streamline content creation and gaming with high-quality recording and customizable settings. Ideal for on-the-go productivity and entertainment.

**Highlights:** Portable display for iPad, High-quality video recording, Gaming mode with picture settings, Videography mode with histograms, User-friendly interface, Internal capture for other devices

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CamX Pro | $2.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iAccess 3 free?

iAccess 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CamX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iAccess 3 or CamX?

CamX is rated higher. iAccess 3 averages 2.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while CamX averages 4.4 from 295 ratings.

### Do iAccess 3 or CamX have ads?

Neither iAccess 3 nor CamX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iAccess 3 or CamX?

iAccess 3 ships an update every 5 weeks, and CamX every 3 weeks. Most recently, iAccess 3 was updated on October 22, 2026 and CamX on October 30, 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.*