Comparison

Linkeye vs Remote Video Recorder

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

Head to head
About

Linkeye

Features
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LINKEYE可以实时观看网络摄像机实时视频,支持普通IPC摄像机,报警摄像机,门铃等设备。可以使用无线配置、声波对码的方式进行配置摄像机的WIFI连接。

About

Remote Video Recorder

This app allows you to remotely start and stop video recording on your device via the internet. It receives control signals from another device, such as an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, using a designated keyword for security. Features include power-saving mode for extended recording and saving files directly to your Camera Roll.

Highlights
  • Remote recording control via internet
  • Receives signals from other devices
  • Start/stop recording functionality
  • Power saving mode for long recordings
  • Saves recordings to Camera Roll
  • Requires companion controller app
Features
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"Remote Video Recorder" is an app that allows you to record video remotely via the internet. ~ Features ~ - Device Interconnectivity Beyond Bluetooth Limits No tedious pairing required. Connections that are impossible with standard Bluetooth—such as controlling an iPad from your Apple Watch—are easily achieved via the internet. - Control Anyone’s Device, Regardless of Apple ID There is no need for iCloud syncing or using the same Apple ID. You can even control a friend’s device with a different Apple ID simply by sharing a keyword. - Turn Any Device into Your Player! By using the remote control app ("Remote Video Controller"), you can remotely control not only iPad but even another iPhone from your iPhone. ~ Setup Guide (Connecting the Two Apps) ~ 1. "Remote Video Controller" will automatically generate a 6-digit keyword upon startup. 2. Enter that 6-digit keyword into "Remote Video Recorder". 3. Tap the red circle button at the top to record and confirm that the video is saved to the Photos app. 4. Use the angle button to the right to rotate the recording and save it at your preferred orientation. 5. Ensure you are connected to the internet, then tap the antenna button in the top right. 6. Return to "Remote Video Controller" and confirm that you can start recording remotely. 7. Once finished, tap the antenna button again to end the remote session. *Steps 2-5 and 7 are performed within the separate app, "Remote Video Recorder".

Screenshots

Linkeye4 screens
Remote Video Recorder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Remote Video Recorder at every 3 days against Linkeye's fortnightly. Linkeye's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linkeye ships an update fortnightly, Remote Video Recorder every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Linkeye versus Remote Video Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkeyeRemote Video Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—7.7% of reviews
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer伟锋 马kobunachou ozawa

In-app purchases

None

Linkeye

No in-app purchases

None

Remote Video Recorder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linkeye free?
Linkeye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Video Recorder free?
Remote Video Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Linkeye or Remote Video Recorder have ads?
Neither Linkeye nor Remote Video Recorder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linkeye or Remote Video Recorder?
Linkeye ships an update fortnightly, and Remote Video Recorder every 3 days. Most recently, Linkeye was updated on October 3, 2026 and Remote Video Recorder on October 9, 2026.

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