# ImageKit vs AKASO GO

The clearest difference is rating: AKASO GO at 4.5 against ImageKit's 2.3. AKASO GO also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 53). ImageKit's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

AKASO GO holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AKASO GO has 15K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 30% and 29% positive.

ImageKit ships an update every 3 weeks, AKASO GO monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ImageKit | AKASO GO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imagekit/id1321283487/reviews) | **[4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akaso-go/id1481445577/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 53 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **30.0% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 65 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [桂玉 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220738840) | [Proexpress Distributor LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274436239) |

## What reviewers say

### ImageKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imagekit/id1321283487)

Connect to your WiFi camera for live previews, capture photos, and record videos. This app also allows for camera configuration.

**Highlights:** Connect to WiFi cameras, Real-time camera preview, Take photos, Record videos, Configure camera settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AKASO GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akaso-go/id1481445577)

Control your action camera remotely to capture footage and preview it on your phone. Edit videos with professional effects, transitions, and music. Easily cut clips and share your creations instantly to social media.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control with live preview, Video file preview and download, Professional video editing tools, Clip cutting and trimming, Direct social media sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great camera quality
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Affordable price
- 🚀 Durable and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't connect to camera
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🐛 Slow and unreliable file transfers
- 🔒 Invasive permissions required
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes during video playback
- Recorded videos have missing audio
- Inconsistent WiFi connectivity
- Deleting files accidentally due to poor UI

**Requested features**

- Add remote control and live preview features
- Improve file management and editing capabilities
- Provide native iPad support
- Allow batch download of photos and videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ImageKit free?

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

### Is AKASO GO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ImageKit or AKASO GO?

AKASO GO is rated higher. ImageKit averages 2.3 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while AKASO GO averages 4.5 from 15K ratings.

### Do ImageKit or AKASO GO have ads?

Neither ImageKit nor AKASO GO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ImageKit or AKASO GO?

ImageKit ships an update every 3 weeks, and AKASO GO monthly. Most recently, ImageKit was updated on October 14, 2026 and AKASO GO on October 20, 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.*