# AC18 vs RCFPVPro

The clearest difference is rating: RCFPVPro at 2.4 against AC18's 1.8. RCFPVPro also leads on review sentiment (22% vs 7%) and ratings volume (216 vs 19). AC18's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). 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.

RCFPVPro holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RCFPVPro has 216 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of AC18's written reviews are positive against 22% of RCFPVPro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AC18 | RCFPVPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac18/id1435037986/reviews) | **[2.4 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rcfpvpro/id1629171741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **216** |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | **22.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 35 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Anjoy Vision Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435037985) | [秋菊 莫](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536512171) |

## What reviewers say

### AC18

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac18/id1435037986)

Access network cameras using P2P technology. Configure wireless/wired cameras, view live video, recordings, and engage in two-way audio. Receive and manage alarm information remotely.

**Highlights:** P2P network camera access, Remote live video viewing, SD card and cloud recording playback, Real-time two-way audio, Alarm information management, Network camera configuration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### RCFPVPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rcfpvpro/id1629171741)

This application wirelessly receives and displays real-time image data from flying devices. Users can save and review captured footage, and control data transmission using a game joystick.

**Highlights:** Real-time image data display, Image data saving and viewing, Game joystick control, WiFi image data reception

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Surprisingly good for the price
- 💡 Useful for drone beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Short battery life
- 📷 Poor camera quality
- 🤔 Confusing instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Drone disconnects during flight
- App crashes when trying to access camera
- Difficulty connecting to WiFi

**Requested features**

- Add different language options
- Improve app stability and responsiveness
- Enhance camera capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AC18 free?

AC18 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RCFPVPro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AC18 or RCFPVPro?

RCFPVPro is rated higher. AC18 averages 1.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while RCFPVPro averages 2.4 from 216 ratings.

### Do AC18 or RCFPVPro have ads?

Neither AC18 nor RCFPVPro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AC18 or RCFPVPro?

AC18 ships an update every 3 weeks, and RCFPVPro every 3 weeks. Most recently, AC18 was updated on October 13, 2026 and RCFPVPro on October 17, 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.*