# Kacam vs Octopus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Octopus at 78% against Kacam's 15%. Octopus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (22K vs 176). Kacam's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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.

Octopus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Octopus has 22K ratings behind it against 176, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Kacam's written reviews are positive against 78% of Octopus's.

Kacam ships an update every 2 months, Octopus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kacam | Octopus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kacam/id1472471482/reviews) | **[5.0 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octopus-driver/id6451264425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 176 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | **77.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 247 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [斌 阳](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463904660) | [Octopus Interactive Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/876355611) |

## What reviewers say

### Kacam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kacam/id1472471482)

Connect to your dash cam's WiFi to view live footage, save recordings, and capture snapshots. Review and edit videos, zoom in for detail, and view GPS tracks on a map. Download videos from the TF card directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Live Viewfinder, Video Save & Playback, Snapshot Capture, Video Editing & Sharing, Zoom Video, GPS Track Viewing, TF Card Video Download

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📹 Good video quality and camera performance
- ✅ App functions for basic footage viewing and management
- 🎥 Useful rear-view camera feature
- ⚙️ Adjustable settings for parking mode and resolution
- 💾 Ability to download videos to phone storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes when viewing footage
- 📡 WiFi connectivity issues and constant disconnections
- 🚫 No live video feed - shows stock photo instead
- 📵 Only works when connected to car WiFi
- 🔌 Requires car to be on to access recordings

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when attempting to view recorded footage
- App crashes when connecting to camera
- WiFi disconnects immediately after connecting
- Network Anomaly error on login
- Live view not working on iPhone

**Requested features**

- Auto-record when car starts without opening app
- Bluetooth connectivity instead of WiFi only
- Select all/delete all option for bulk video management
- Live preview of camera feed in app
- Ability to view recordings outside of vehicle


### Octopus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octopus-driver/id6451264425)

Manage your driver account, track earnings, and cash out directly to your bank or debit card. Update your profile, check points, and set your account to away mode for breaks. This app simplifies managing your driver income on the go.

**Highlights:** Cash out earnings, Track payment progress, Update contact information, Biometric login, Manage driver profile, Set account to away mode

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Good money opportunity
- 🎉 Entertaining for passengers
- 🤑 Earn extra cash
- 👏 Great company

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Takes too long to accumulate points
- 💳 Delayed payouts
- 🔒 Account locking issues

**Reported bugs**

- GPS not tracking rides properly
- Face ID issues causing account lockouts

**Requested features**

- More games and entertainment options
- Ability to control tablet remotely
- Improved GPS tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kacam free?

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

### Is Octopus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kacam or Octopus?

Octopus is rated higher. Kacam averages 2.1 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while Octopus averages 5.0 from 22K ratings.

### Do Kacam or Octopus have ads?

Neither Kacam nor Octopus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kacam or Octopus?

Kacam ships an update every 2 months, and Octopus every 6 weeks. Most recently, Kacam was updated on October 24, 2026 and Octopus on October 30, 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.*