Comparison

X vs CamX

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

Head to head
About

X

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
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这是一款运动相机app,也是一款DV摄像机app。app可以实现相机与手机同步拍照,录像,通过无线链接方式,可以访问TF卡的图片及视频,方便回看,设备中的照片,视频也可以保存在手机端及分享到其它交互app。

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

X4 screens
CamX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CamX at 68% against X's 9%. CamX also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (295 vs 60). X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CamX holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 295 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of X's written reviews are positive against 68% of CamX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

X ships an update monthly, CamX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
X versus CamX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXCamX
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (60 ratings)4.4 (295 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.0% of reviews68.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60295 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDawnwin Mdt Info Tech.Co.,LtdTouchbits Inc.

Customer experience

X

All ratings58 ratings
Positive13.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative75.9%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive9.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative86.6%

CamX

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

In-app purchases

None

X

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 X free?
X 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, X or CamX?
CamX is rated higher. X averages 1.8 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while CamX averages 4.4 from 295 ratings.
Do X or CamX have ads?
Neither X nor CamX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, X or CamX?
X ships an update monthly, and CamX every 3 weeks. Most recently, X was updated on October 20, 2026 and CamX on October 21, 2026.

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