# Live DV vs Camera Controller Lite

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Live DV at none against Camera Controller Lite's 12. Live DV also leads on ratings volume (139 vs 4) and review sentiment (15% vs 0%). Camera Controller Lite's advantage is rating (2.5 vs 2.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camera Controller Lite sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Live DV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Camera Controller Lite holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live DV has 139 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of Live DV's written reviews are positive against 0% of Camera Controller Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Live DV ships an update every 6 weeks, Camera Controller Lite fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live DV | Camera Controller Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-dv/id1353730802/reviews) | **[2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-controller-lite/id1364590180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **14.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 45 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Jiezhitong Electronics Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548410505) | [Harald Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/389514018) |

## What reviewers say

### Live DV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-dv/id1353730802)

Connect to your sports camera via WIFI for live video preview, playback, and media management. Easily download photos and videos directly to your phone and control camera settings remotely.

**Highlights:** Live video preview, Video playback, Photo and video download, Media management, Remote camera control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to connect
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 🚀 Works well with iPhone
- 🚀 Connects quickly to WiFi

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Fails to download videos
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iPhones
- 🐛 Slow download speeds

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to connect to camera
- Unable to download or transfer media files
- Inconsistent WiFi connectivity
- Compatibility issues with iOS 13 and newer
- App freezes and becomes unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add option to delete photos/videos from the app
- Improve video playback and preview
- Provide better support and documentation
- Optimize app for faster performance


### Camera Controller Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-controller-lite/id1364590180)

Control action cameras like GoPro, Xiaomi Yi, and Ricoh Theta remotely. Download media, execute custom scripts for time-lapses or HDR, and manage multiple cameras with live previews. No cloud uploads or account registration required.

**Highlights:** Supports GoPro, Xiaomi Yi, Ricoh Theta cameras, Direct Wi-Fi connection, Media browser for downloads, Customizable script executor, Multi-camera management, Live preview, Port scanner

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoPro Hero 3 W/S/B | $1.99 | one-time |
| Xiaomi Yi | $1.99 | one-time |
| GoPro Hero 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| GoPro Hero 4 Session | $2.99 | one-time |
| GoPro Hero+ | $2.99 | one-time |
| GoPro HERO (2018) | $2.99 | one-time |
| GoPro Hero 7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| GoPro Hero 5 Session | $3.99 | one-time |
| GoPro Hero 5 | $3.99 | one-time |
| GoPro Hero 6 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ricoh Theta V | $4.99 | one-time |
| GoPro Fusion | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live DV free?

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

### Is Camera Controller Lite free?

Camera Controller Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Live DV or Camera Controller Lite?

Camera Controller Lite is rated higher. Live DV averages 2.0 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Camera Controller Lite averages 2.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Live DV or Camera Controller Lite have ads?

Neither Live DV nor Camera Controller Lite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live DV or Camera Controller Lite?

Live DV ships an update every 6 weeks, and Camera Controller Lite fortnightly. Most recently, Live DV was updated on October 20, 2026 and Camera Controller Lite on September 23, 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.*