# ShadeWave Mobile vs CamX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShadeWave Mobile at 100% against CamX's 68%. ShadeWave Mobile also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). CamX's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (295 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShadeWave Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $399.99 per year and CamX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShadeWave Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamX has 295 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ShadeWave Mobile's written reviews are positive against 68% of CamX's.

ShadeWave Mobile ships an update fortnightly, CamX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShadeWave Mobile | CamX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadewave-mobile/id1491675405/reviews)** | [4.4 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camx-usb-camera/id6453639083/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **295** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 68.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shadewave LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263167006) | [Touchbits Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577082996) |

## What reviewers say

### ShadeWave Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadewave-mobile/id1491675405)

This app optimizes iPhone camera performance for detailed dental and medical photography. It offers specialized modes for macro, portrait, and intraoral shots, with secure, compliant cloud storage for case sharing.

**Highlights:** Optimized camera modes (Shade, Portrait, Intraoral), HIPAA/PIPEDA compliant cloud storage, Secure encrypted photo storage, Direct case sharing (dentist, lab, specialist), Shade tab reference for color correction

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShadeWave Mobile Dentist | $399.99 | per year |


### CamX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camx-usb-camera/id6453639083)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CamX Pro | $2.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShadeWave Mobile free?

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

### Is CamX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShadeWave Mobile or CamX?

ShadeWave Mobile is rated higher. ShadeWave Mobile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while CamX averages 4.4 from 295 ratings.

### Do ShadeWave Mobile or CamX have ads?

Neither ShadeWave Mobile nor CamX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShadeWave Mobile or CamX?

ShadeWave Mobile ships an update fortnightly, and CamX every 3 weeks. Most recently, ShadeWave Mobile was updated on October 24, 2026 and CamX on October 27, 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.*