Comparison

V3 View vs CamX

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

Head to head
About

V3 View

This app mirrors your device's screen to display live video from a compatible borescope. You can capture still images and record video of inspections, saving them directly to your photo library for easy sharing.

Highlights
  • View live borescope video stream
  • Capture snapshots
  • Record video stream
  • Save media to iOS Photos
  • Easy sharing of captured content
Features
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Connect to the GLC Hawkeye (TM) V3 HD Video Borescope's Wi-Fi network and your iPhone or iPad becomes a mirrored display of the device. See, capture, and record what the operator is inspecting. Videos or images are saved to iOS Photos, allowing for easy sharing and access from other apps. Features: - View the video stream from the GLC Hawkeye V3 on your iOS device. - Capture snapshots of the stream and save images to Photos. - Record the stream and save video to Photos.

About

CamX

Transform your iPad into a portable monitor or capture device. Streamline content creation and gaming with high-quality recording and customizable settings. Ideal for on-the-go productivity and entertainment.

Highlights
  • Portable display for iPad
  • High-quality video recording
  • Gaming mode with picture settings
  • Videography mode with histograms
  • User-friendly interface
  • Internal capture for other devices
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CamX turns your iPhone into a professional camera and your iPad into a portable capture monitor. On iPhone, CamX delivers full manual camera controls, real-time video effects, and professional monitoring tools. On iPad, simply connect a USB capture card to transform it into a portable display for gaming, streaming, or filmmaking. One powerful tool for creators, gamers, and filmmakers. 【Real-Time Video Effects (20+)】 • Gaming-optimized effects Recreate classic arcade displays with CRT scanlines, screen curvature, shadow masks, retro pixel styles, and LCD grids • Analog signal effects VHS, NTSC composite, and dithering • AI upscaling Enhance low-resolution sources with sharper visuals • Creative effects Night vision, film grain, and chromatic aberration • VFX Recording Bake effects directly into recorded videos and photos • VFX Profiles Save and switch between custom presets instantly 【Professional Monitoring】 • GPU-accelerated histogram RGB, Luma, and RGB Parade modes • Video scopes Waveform, RGB waveform, and vectorscope • Focus and exposure tools Focus peaking, zebra stripes, and false color • LUT preview Real-time preview with custom .cube LUT import • Picture profiles Adjust contrast, saturation, and color temperature 【Advanced Camera Controls】 • Manual exposure, white balance, and lens adjustments • High-quality recording Custom resolution, frame rate, and codec settings • Composition guides Aspect ratio masks (2.39:1, 2:1, 1.85:1, 4:3, 1:1, 9:16) • Guide colors and center marker 【Two Display Modes】 Gaming Mode Minimal overlay with low latency, optimized for capture cards. Videography Mode Full monitoring tools including histogram, scopes, and picture adjustments. 【More Features】 • AirPlay and external display support Clean feed mode with HDMI / USB-C output • Media browser Manage photos and videos directly in the app • Screen lock Prevent accidental touches during recording 【CamX Pro】 Unlock the full studio experience with VFX effects, advanced monitoring tools, custom skins, and more. Everything you already love about CamX remains free. 【Device Compatibility】 • Built-in camera capture works on all supported devices, including iPhone • UVC capture is supported on iPad models with USB-C ports Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

V3 View4 screens
CamX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: V3 View at 5.0 against CamX's 4.4. V3 View also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). CamX's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (276 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model 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. CamX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. V3 View asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

V3 View holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamX has 276 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of V3 View's written reviews are positive against 68% of CamX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V3 View ships an update every 7 months, CamX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
V3 View versus CamX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterV3 ViewCamX
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.4 (276 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better68.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2276 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGradient Lens CorporationTouchbits Inc.

Customer experience

V3 View

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CamX

All ratings276 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative20.9%

In-app purchases

None

V3 View

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

CamX

Subscriptions1
  • CamX Pro$2.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Nice Tip$4.99
  • Big Tip$9.99

Questions

Is V3 View free?
V3 View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CamX free?
CamX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, V3 View or CamX?
V3 View is rated higher. V3 View averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CamX averages 4.4 from 276 ratings.
Do V3 View or CamX have ads?
Neither V3 View nor CamX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V3 View or CamX?
V3 View ships an update every 7 months, and CamX every 3 weeks. Most recently, V3 View was updated on September 28, 2026 and CamX on October 16, 2026.

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