SAMBA 2 Remote vs FtyCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SAMBA 2 Remote
Control your audio processor settings directly from your smartphone. Adjust volume, switch between programs, and monitor battery life for your device.
- Adjust volume
- Switch programs
- Check battery life
- Smartphone control
- Audio processor settings
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The SAMBA 2 Remote is an optional mobile app which can assist with switching between simple settings of the SAMBA 2 audio processor, as predefined by your audiologist or healthcare professional. With the SAMBA 2 Remote app, you can: • Adjust the volume of your SAMBA 2 from your smartphone. • Switch between your audio processor’s programs with a simple touch. • Check how much battery you have left for extra peace of mind. For information and support on how to use the SAMBA 2 Remote, please check medel.com/support/audio-processors/samba2, or contact your local MED-EL representative (medel.com/clinic-finder).
FtyCam
Remotely access and manage your cameras with this intelligent management app. View live feeds and review historical recordings from cloud storage or card records.
- Remote camera access
- Live view
- Cloud storage history
- Card record playback
- Intelligent camera management
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FtyCam is an intelligent camera management APP, users can remotely access the camera through FtyCam, view the history of cloud storage, card record.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SAMBA 2 Remote at 3.4 against FtyCam's 1.9. SAMBA 2 Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (20% vs 7%). FtyCam's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (183 vs 5). On price, 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.
SAMBA 2 Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FtyCam has 183 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of SAMBA 2 Remote's written reviews are positive against 7% of FtyCam's.
SAMBA 2 Remote ships an update every 8 months, FtyCam monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SAMBA 2 Remote | FtyCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better | 1.9 (183 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better | 7.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 183 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 308 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH | SanKeXiaoCao(ShenZhen)IOT Technology Company Limited |
Customer experience
SAMBA 2 Remote
FtyCam
Bugs and requests
SAMBA 2 Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
FtyCam
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to create account
- App crashes or freezes
- Connectivity problems
- Payment and subscription issues
Requested features
4 requests- Add language options
- Improve account registration process
- Optimize for mobile data usage
- Enhance cloud storage and subscription options
In-app purchases
SAMBA 2 Remote
No in-app purchases
FtyCam
No in-app purchases
