# X vs InviCam

The clearest difference is rating: InviCam at 4.5 against X's 1.8. InviCam also leads on ratings volume (272 vs 61). X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InviCam sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

InviCam holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 272 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of X's written reviews are positive against 12% of InviCam's.

X ships an update monthly, InviCam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | InviCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-cam/id1474773976/reviews) | **[4.5 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invicam-black-screen-camera/id1583792417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **272** |
| Positive reviews | 9.0% of reviews | **11.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dawnwin Mdt Info Tech.Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/997627896) | [Sergey Saltovskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500479546) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-cam/id1474773976)

This app synchronizes with your sports camera or DV camcorder, allowing you to capture photos and videos directly to your phone. Wirelessly access and review footage stored on the camera's TF card, and save or share your media to other applications.

**Highlights:** Synchronized photo and video capture, Wireless TF card access, Media playback on mobile, Save media to phone, Share media to other apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App works fine (for some)
- 👍 Camera quality is good (sometimes)
- 👍 Basic functionality sometimes works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't connect to camera
- 🐛 Cannot transfer videos
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Poor UI and instructions
- 🐛 Requires internet/WAN/cellular data unnecessarily

**Reported bugs**

- App does not connect to camera
- Cannot transfer videos
- App crashes
- App requires internet/WAN/cellular data
- Incompatible with iOS

**Requested features**

- Update the app to work properly
- Enable video transfer to phone
- Improve connection stability
- Add dark mode
- Make app compatible with iOS


### InviCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invicam-black-screen-camera/id1583792417)

Capture photos and videos privately without cluttering your device's storage. Content is not saved locally unless you choose to share it. Offers easy sharing options and customizable camera settings for a streamlined experience.

**Highlights:** Private photo and video capture, No local storage by default, Direct sharing to social media and messengers, Customizable default camera, Easy photo/video mode switching

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InviCam PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| InviCam PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| InviCam PRO | $14.99 | per year |
| InviCam PRO | $14.99 | per year |
| Video recording access | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Photos | $1.99 | one-time |
| InviCamera Plus | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is InviCam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X or InviCam?

InviCam is rated higher. X averages 1.8 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while InviCam averages 4.5 from 272 ratings.

### Do X or InviCam have ads?

Neither X nor InviCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X or InviCam?

X ships an update monthly, and InviCam every 3 weeks. Most recently, X was updated on November 3, 2026 and InviCam on November 7, 2026.

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