# FIMI PLAY vs CameraFi Live

The clearest difference is rating: CameraFi Live at 4.4 against FIMI PLAY's 2.4. CameraFi Live also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 28%) and ratings volume (321 vs 19). FIMI PLAY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CameraFi Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. FIMI PLAY asks for nothing beyond the download.

CameraFi Live holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraFi Live has 321 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of FIMI PLAY's written reviews are positive against 43% of CameraFi Live's.

FIMI PLAY ships an update every 5 weeks, CameraFi Live every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FIMI PLAY | CameraFi Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fimi-play/id1491125393/reviews) | **[4.4 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerafi-live/id6448773005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **321** |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **43.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 223 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing FIMI Technology CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112378743) | [Vault Micro, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/492028252) |

## What reviewers say

### FIMI PLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fimi-play/id1491125393)

Control FIMI camera and gimbal hardware wirelessly. Offers multiple shooting modes, professional parameter settings, and real-time device control. Preview and store your photos and videos directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Wireless hardware control, Multiple shooting modes, Professional shooting parameters, Real-time device control, Photo and video preview, Photo and video storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CameraFi Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerafi-live/id6448773005)

Stream high-quality live content to platforms like YouTube and Twitch with real-time editing, effects, and interactive chat. Connect external cameras and add overlays to create professional broadcasts directly from your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Live streaming to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Screen broadcasting mode, Image and text overlays, Real-time chat interaction, Web browser overlay for monetization, External USB camera connection, Motion effects and scoreboards, Save live videos for highlights

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-In-One Package (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| All-In-One Package (Annual) | $135.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works like a charm
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Efficient battery usage
- 👍 Doesn't overheat phone
- 👍 Good for recording matches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 iOS functionality lacking compared to Android
- 🐛 Web overlay issues on iOS
- 🐛 Difficult to link optical cable
- 🐛 Facebook login issues
- 🐛 Confusing UI/workflow

**Reported bugs**

- Web overlay issues on iOS (zooming/unzooming)
- Facebook login issues
- UI confusion and broken workflow
- VOD orientation glitch (portrait/horizontal)
- Presets and web sites/images not saved

**Requested features**

- Fix web overlay issues for iOS
- Improve iOS functionality to match Android
- Add screen share feature
- Allow streaming of phone apps
- Add screen capture mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FIMI PLAY free?

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

### Is CameraFi Live free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FIMI PLAY or CameraFi Live?

CameraFi Live is rated higher. FIMI PLAY averages 2.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while CameraFi Live averages 4.4 from 321 ratings.

### Do FIMI PLAY or CameraFi Live have ads?

Neither FIMI PLAY nor CameraFi Live shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FIMI PLAY or CameraFi Live?

FIMI PLAY ships an update every 5 weeks, and CameraFi Live every 2 weeks. Most recently, FIMI PLAY was updated on November 4, 2026 and CameraFi Live on November 7, 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.*