Comparison

Remote Video Recorder vs AKCAM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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".

About

AKCAM

Features
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AKCam is a gimbal camera app for live preview, capture, recording, angle control, and file management, making shooting smoother and easier.

Screenshots

Remote Video Recorder4 screens
AKCAM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Remote Video Recorder at every 3 days against AKCAM's weekly. AKCAM's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Video Recorder ships an update every 3 days, AKCAM weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Remote Video Recorder versus AKCAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Video RecorderAKCAM
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews7.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkobunachou ozawaAusek Limited

In-app purchases

None

Remote Video Recorder

No in-app purchases

None

AKCAM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Video Recorder free?
Remote Video Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AKCAM free?
AKCAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote Video Recorder or AKCAM have ads?
Neither Remote Video Recorder nor AKCAM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Video Recorder or AKCAM?
Remote Video Recorder ships an update every 3 days, and AKCAM weekly. Most recently, Remote Video Recorder was updated on October 29, 2026 and AKCAM on October 31, 2026.

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