# DVRunning2 vs minicam

The clearest difference is ratings volume: minicam at 126 against DVRunning2's 15. minicam also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.1 for DVRunning2 against 2.2 for minicam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: minicam has 126 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 9% of DVRunning2's written reviews are positive against 16% of minicam's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DVRunning2 | minicam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvrunning2/id1320743451/reviews) | **[2.2 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minicam/id1358241788/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **126** |
| Positive reviews | 8.5% of reviews | **16.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 18 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zhuhai Jieli Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/998245016) | [光宗 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479017195) |

## What reviewers say

### DVRunning2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dvrunning2/id1320743451)

This device records video and audio while a vehicle is in motion, providing valuable evidence for traffic accidents and insurance claims. The companion mobile app connects via Wi-Fi to remotely control the recorder, stream live footage, and review or download recordings.

**Highlights:** Records video and audio while driving, Provides evidence for accidents and insurance, Remote control via mobile app, Live streaming of footage, Playback and download recordings, Connects via Wi-Fi hotspot

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### minicam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minicam/id1358241788)

Connect to a real-time surveillance camera via WIFI from your mobile phone. View live video feeds and save photos or recordings directly to your device for later access.

**Highlights:** Real-time surveillance viewing, WIFI camera connection, Save photos and videos, Unique camera ID identification, Remote camera access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📹 Video recording quality is decent
- 📡 WiFi connectivity works when properly configured
- 🎯 Easy to use interface for basic functionality
- 💰 Affordable price point
- 🔧 Works well for model railroading and hobbyist use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently, especially on iOS
- 📱 Incompatible with iOS 15+ (major breaking issue)
- 🔌 WiFi connection drops constantly
- ❌ Cannot connect to device despite multiple attempts
- ⚠️ Poor customer support and no help available

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 15 and later versions
- App crashes after 10-20 seconds of use
- Device time resets to 0 every hour
- QR code scanning fails or shows invalid errors
- Camera shows offline despite WiFi connection

**Requested features**

- iOS 15+ compatibility update
- Remove 10-minute recording time limit
- Extend WiFi password character limit to 24+ characters
- iPad-optimized app interface
- Automatic night mode switching


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DVRunning2 free?

DVRunning2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is minicam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DVRunning2 or minicam?

minicam is rated higher. DVRunning2 averages 2.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while minicam averages 2.2 from 126 ratings.

### Do DVRunning2 or minicam have ads?

Neither DVRunning2 nor minicam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DVRunning2 or minicam?

DVRunning2 ships an update every 2 months, and minicam every 2 months. Most recently, DVRunning2 was updated on September 28, 2026 and minicam on October 15, 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.*