# WayCam DVR vs SYMA PRO

The clearest difference is rating: SYMA PRO at 4.0 against WayCam DVR's 1.8. SYMA PRO also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). WayCam DVR's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, 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.

SYMA PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WayCam DVR has 40 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of WayCam DVR's written reviews are positive against 29% of SYMA PRO's.

WayCam DVR ships an update monthly, SYMA PRO fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WayCam DVR | SYMA PRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waycam-dvr/id1481025705/reviews) | **[4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syma-pro/id1563665526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 21.2% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 198 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen huiying technology co.LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481025704) | [Guangdong Syma Model Aircraft Industrial Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042542898) |

## What reviewers say

### WayCam DVR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waycam-dvr/id1481025705)

This app allows you to control your HD dashcam via a Wi-Fi connection. You can preview live video, take photos, and download recordings directly from your dashcam. It also supports parking monitoring and firmware updates.

**Highlights:** WIFI wireless connection to dashcam, Playback and download of videos/pictures, Real-time preview and photo taking, Parking monitoring function, Firmware online upgrade

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SYMA PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syma-pro/id1563665526)

This application connects to compatible drones to provide real-time HD video streaming. Users can capture photos and videos, utilize gesture controls for photography, and record short video clips. It also supports GPS functionality for drone operation.

**Highlights:** Real-time HD image transmission, Photo and video capture, Gesture photography/video, Short video recording, GPS support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WayCam DVR free?

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

### Is SYMA PRO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WayCam DVR or SYMA PRO?

SYMA PRO is rated higher. WayCam DVR averages 1.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while SYMA PRO averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do WayCam DVR or SYMA PRO have ads?

Neither WayCam DVR nor SYMA PRO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WayCam DVR or SYMA PRO?

WayCam DVR ships an update monthly, and SYMA PRO fortnightly. Most recently, WayCam DVR was updated on November 11, 2026 and SYMA PRO on November 9, 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.*