# PIXEM Camera vs CameraFi Live

The clearest difference is rating: CameraFi Live at 4.4 against PIXEM Camera's 3.4. CameraFi Live also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (315 vs 28). PIXEM Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PIXEM Camera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and CameraFi Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CameraFi Live holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraFi Live has 315 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of PIXEM Camera's written reviews are positive against 43% of CameraFi Live's.

PIXEM Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, CameraFi Live every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PIXEM Camera | CameraFi Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixem-camera/id1437656893/reviews) | **[4.4 (315 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerafi-live/id6448773005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **315** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **43.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOVE 'N SEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148897561) | [Vault Micro, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/492028252) |

## What reviewers say

### PIXEM Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixem-camera/id1437656893)

This app allows you to film and live stream videos using your smartphone or tablet, with features like centering assistance and remote control when paired with a PIXEM robot. It offers automatic zoom and real-time streaming for lessons and social media.

**Highlights:** Centering assistance, Pitch, Roll, and Shake indicators, Timer and Grid pattern, Automatic zoom with PIXEM robot, Remote recording control, Live stream to social media, Real-time video streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |


### CameraFi Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerafi-live/id6448773005)

This app enables high-quality live streaming and video recording directly from your smartphone. Enhance your broadcasts with real-time editing, overlays, and external camera support. Interact with your audience through chat and monetize your content.

**Highlights:** Live stream to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Real-time editing and effects, Image and text overlays, Viewer chat interaction, External USB camera connection, Motion effects and scoreboards, Save live videos for highlights

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-In-One Package (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| All-In-One Package (Annual) | $135.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works like a charm
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Efficient battery usage
- 👍 Doesn't overheat phone
- 👍 Good for recording matches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 iOS functionality lacking compared to Android
- 🐛 Web overlay issues on iOS
- 🐛 Difficult to link optical cable
- 🐛 Facebook login issues
- 🐛 Confusing UI/workflow

**Reported bugs**

- Web overlay issues on iOS (zooming/unzooming)
- Facebook login issues
- UI confusion and broken workflow
- VOD orientation glitch (portrait/horizontal)
- Presets and web sites/images not saved

**Requested features**

- Fix web overlay issues for iOS
- Improve iOS functionality to match Android
- Add screen share feature
- Allow streaming of phone apps
- Add screen capture mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PIXEM Camera free?

PIXEM Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CameraFi Live free?

CameraFi Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PIXEM Camera or CameraFi Live?

CameraFi Live is rated higher. PIXEM Camera averages 3.4 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while CameraFi Live averages 4.4 from 315 ratings.

### Do PIXEM Camera or CameraFi Live have ads?

Neither PIXEM Camera nor CameraFi Live shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PIXEM Camera or CameraFi Live?

PIXEM Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, and CameraFi Live every 2 weeks. Most recently, PIXEM Camera was updated on October 8, 2026 and CameraFi Live on October 18, 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.*