# Live DV vs VanTop Gimo

The clearest difference is rating: VanTop Gimo at 2.6 against Live DV's 2.1. VanTop Gimo also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 15%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Live DV's advantage is ratings volume (134 vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

VanTop Gimo holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live DV has 134 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Live DV's written reviews are positive against 50% of VanTop Gimo's.

Live DV ships an update every 6 weeks, VanTop Gimo monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live DV | VanTop Gimo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-dv/id1353730802/reviews) | **[2.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vantop-gimo/id1520161774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **134** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 45 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Jiezhitong Electronics Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548410505) | [Shenzhen VanTop Technology & Innovation Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461649438) |

## 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


### VanTop Gimo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vantop-gimo/id1520161774)

Enhance your photography and videography with this app designed for a specific gimbal stabilizer. Capture stunning photos, create dynamic time-lapses, shoot expansive panoramas, and track subjects for smooth video recording.

**Highlights:** Photo and video capture, Time-lapse shooting, Panoramic photo creation, Object tracking for video, Improved user experience

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live DV free?

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

### Is VanTop Gimo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Live DV or VanTop Gimo?

VanTop Gimo is rated higher. Live DV averages 2.1 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while VanTop Gimo averages 2.6 from 13 ratings.

### Do Live DV or VanTop Gimo have ads?

Neither Live DV nor VanTop Gimo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live DV or VanTop Gimo?

Live DV ships an update every 6 weeks, and VanTop Gimo monthly. Most recently, Live DV was updated on October 15, 2026 and VanTop Gimo on October 3, 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.*