Pure UVC vs Dongled
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pure UVC
This app utilizes a science-backed UVC light system to disinfect surfaces and airborne pathogens. Its unique spectrum is effective against a wide range of germs, viruses, and spores, including future mutations.
- Science-backed UVC light system
- Disinfects contact surfaces
- Eliminates airborne pathogens
- Germicidal and anti-viral solution
- Effective against mutations and superbugs
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With high-traffic facilities in mind, Pure UVC has harnessed a science-backed UVC light system that disinfects contact surfaces and airborne pathogens. Our unique UVC spectrum lights are a germicidal, anti-viral, and sporicidal solution that will be effective against any future mutations and superbugs.
Dongled
This utility app transforms your USB-C enabled iPad into a wired video monitor using a UVC capture card. It offers low-latency, real-time streaming for cameras and game consoles, adapting dynamically to various resolutions and frame rates.
- Real-time UVC video and audio streaming
- Low latency wired connection
- Dynamic resolution and frame rate adaptation
- Fullscreen display for cameras and consoles
- Open-source and free to use
- No ads or data collection
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Dongled: Seamless UVC Video Streaming This app requires a USB-C enabled iPad and UVC capture card or dongle to function. Dongled brings straightforward USB-C video and audio streaming to your device, with a UVC capture card Dongled turns your display into a full screen wired video monitor. Key Features: ◎ No Ads: Dongled is a free app, does not use or collect your data, and all the audio and HD visual monitoring functions are free. ◎ Open Source: The app source code is free and open to anyone under the permissive MIT license. ◎ Super Lightweight: A responsive user experience focused on one task, Dongled is designed as a plug and play app, no interface needed. ◎ Low Latency: Dongled was built around a core goal of achieving minimal latency, experience quicker response times and higher refresh rates vs wireless connections. ◎ Real-time Monitoring: Connect to USB-C camera sources for both video and, on supported devices, 1 or 2 channel audio playback via speakers or Bluetooth. ◎ Dynamic Adaptation: Dongled auto-adjusts to various resolutions and frame rates. The app uses the aspect ratios and resolutions set by your hardware. Dongled lets you connect game consoles or cameras directly to your USB-C device for fullscreen gaming, enhanced resolution, and seamless camera monitoring—no wireless setup or extra configuration needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pure UVC at 5.0 against Dongled's 4.6. Pure UVC also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%) and device support (3 vs 1). Dongled's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Pure UVC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dongled has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pure UVC's written reviews are positive against 91% of Dongled's.
Pure UVC ships an update every 2 months, Dongled every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Pure UVC | Dongled |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.6 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 90.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pure Lighting Company Company | Oddforms Design LLC |
Customer experience
Pure UVC
Dongled
In-app purchases
Pure UVC
No in-app purchases
Dongled
No in-app purchases
