# W vs BackCam

The clearest difference is rating: BackCam at 3.5 against W's 2.1. BackCam also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). W's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 2) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BackCam holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: W has 54 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of W's written reviews are positive against 0% of BackCam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

W ships an update every 2 months, BackCam every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | W | BackCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/w-car/id1475747826/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backcam/id6475296629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **16.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 10 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen SPD Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475747825) | [Zhejiang Xinmai Silicon Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680433971) |

## What reviewers say

### W

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/w-car/id1475747826)

Enhance your driving safety with this intelligent vehicle camera system.  It provides real-time rear and blind-spot views on your smart device, aiding in parking and maneuvering. Features include manual recording and adjustable display options for a comprehensive driving perspective.

**Highlights:** Rear and blind-spot camera view, WIFI connection to smart devices, High-definition video, Intelligent electronic rearview mirror, Manual video recording and playback, Adjustable mirror/normal image, Selectable guideline options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 HD quality picture
- 👍 Works for some users
- 👍 Nice interface
- 👍 Crystal clear picture
- 👍 Easy installation and use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not play back recorded video
- 🐛 Not working properly with Apple CarPlay
- 🐛 Cannot refresh connection
- 🐛 Won't load anything after connecting to WiFi
- 🐛 Error message 'Unable to connect'

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback does not work
- App does not work after iOS update
- No image displayed on screen
- WiFi connection issues (unable to connect, disconnects)
- App crashes or does not open

**Requested features**

- Add more features for Apple CarPlay support
- Ability to refresh connection
- Support for newer iOS versions
- Improve video playback functionality (skipping, etc.)
- Add information on firmware updates


### BackCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backcam/id6475296629)

Enhance your driving safety with this intelligent car camera app. It provides a clear view of your vehicle's blind spots and rear, acting as an electronic rearview mirror. Features include manual recording and playback for comprehensive monitoring.

**Highlights:** Reversing/blind spot visualization, Intelligent electronic rearview mirror, Real-time video viewing, Manual recording and playback, Mirror/positive image adjustment, Ruler line selection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is W free?

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

### Is BackCam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, W or BackCam?

BackCam is rated higher. W averages 2.1 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while BackCam averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do W or BackCam have ads?

Neither W nor BackCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, W or BackCam?

W ships an update every 2 months, and BackCam every 3 weeks. Most recently, W was updated on October 24, 2026 and BackCam on October 24, 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.*