Remote Video Recorder vs RemoteCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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".
RemoteCam
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该应用主要服务于拥有行车记录仪车主. 主要特色功能是能让用户随时随地远程访问到自己的记录仪,时刻了解爱车的最新状态.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Remote Video Recorder at every 3 days against RemoteCam's every 2 months. RemoteCam's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Remote Video Recorder ships an update every 3 days, RemoteCam every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote Video Recorder | RemoteCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | kobunachou ozawa | Shenzhen City, Zhi Yang Software Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Remote Video Recorder
No in-app purchases
RemoteCam
No in-app purchases









