Vivitar Mobile Reader vs Zero Cam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vivitar Mobile Reader
Manage and view media files like photos, videos, and music from your connected device. Organize, share, and play content with features like slideshows and music playback controls. Supports various document formats for comprehensive file management.
- Media thumbnail display
- List/thumbnail view
- File sharing
- Copy/cut/delete/create/rename files
- Slideshow mode for photos
- Music playback with artwork
- Document format support
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“Vivitar Mobile Reader” is an application software for Vivitar Mobile Reader device. •The main interface displays Media thumbnails :video, photo, music • Supports list / thumbnail view, support sharing operation for photos, music and documents • Support copy/cut/delete/create/rename operation and support local/iStorage data transmission in /between • Support to play the photos by slideshow mode • Support music artwork shows, repeat mode setting, time line drag operation • Document: Support formats of .keynote、.numbers、.page、.xls/.xlsx, .doc/docx、pdf、txt、ppt/pptx
Zero Cam
This app acts as an outdoor assistant, allowing you to browse and download photos and videos directly from your device without needing a laptop. It also enables remote viewing of your camera's feed and access to advanced settings for multi-mode operation.
- Browse and download photos/videos
- Remote camera viewing
- Access advanced settings
- Multi-mode operation
- File sharing
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Your new outdoors-assistant, Zero Cam. 1. No Laptop around you? - Click you 'File Explorer', easy to browse photos and videos. - Download File, and share your moment. 2. Fixed Camera, can't control it? - Enter 'Check remote', see what the camera see. 3. Advanced settings. - Enter 'Check settings', all details listed, and enjoy the multi-modes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Zero Cam at every 3 weeks against Vivitar Mobile Reader's every 4 months. Vivitar Mobile Reader's advantage is chart position (#189 vs unranked) and ratings volume (826 vs 177). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.7 for Vivitar Mobile Reader against 1.6 for Zero Cam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 826 and 177 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 12% of Vivitar Mobile Reader's written reviews are positive against 9% of Zero Cam's.
Vivitar Mobile Reader ships an update every 4 months, Zero Cam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vivitar Mobile Reader | Zero Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (826 ratings) — better | 1.6 (177 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 12.3% of reviews — better | 9.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 826 — better | 177 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #189 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 振峰 皮 | 雄峰 吴 |
Customer experience
Vivitar Mobile Reader
Zero Cam
User reviews
Vivitar Mobile Reader
From 826 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Works as expected
- 📷 Helpful for transferring photos
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🤔 Confusing interface
- 💾 Unable to transfer certain file types (e.g., RAW images)
Zero Cam
From 177 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Easy photo transfer when working properly
- ⚡ Quick connection to camera WiFi
- 🎯 Straightforward interface design
- 📱 Works seamlessly on compatible devices
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes when accessing albums
- ❌ Persistent connection failures
- ⚠️ Confusing setup and unclear instructions
- 🔄 Requires WiFi connection to view photos
- 😤 Poor customer support responsiveness
Bugs and requests
Vivitar Mobile Reader
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when inserting SD card
- Photos/videos not showing up in app
- Corrupted data after transfers
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to transfer files in bulk
- Support for more file types
- Improved stability and reliability
Zero Cam
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes when opening album storage
- App closes when clicking on photos
- Connection timeout errors with 'Connect over time' message
- WiFi connection fails despite multiple attempts
- Photos deleted after syncing
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- App returns to home screen unexpectedly
- Camera WiFi fails to connect to app
- Slow WiFi transfer speeds
- App unresponsive after initial connection
- Gallery view causes immediate app closure
Requested features
8 requests- Offline photo viewing capability
- Better error message explanations
- Improved app stability and performance
- USB cable transfer alternative
- Regular app updates and maintenance
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- Clearer setup instructions and tutorials
- Customer support chat or help system
- Photo deletion prevention safeguards
In-app purchases
Vivitar Mobile Reader
No in-app purchases
Zero Cam
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Vivitar Mobile Reader free?
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