DinoConnect 2 vs CamX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DinoConnect 2
This app allows you to preview live images, capture photos and videos, and control illumination and exposure from a connected Dino-Lite microscope via a Wi-Fi streamer. It also enables adding text and performing measurements on captured images.
- Live image preview
- Photo and video capture
- Illumination control
- Exposure adjustment
- Add text to images
- Perform measurements
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DinoConnect 2 is an imaging app designed to be used with a Dino-Lite connected via WF-10 or WF-20 Wi-Fi streamer. This app can preview live images, control illumination or exposure, take photos, record videos, add texts, and perform measurements on a mobile device. A list of Dino-Lite microscopes compatible with WF-10 or WF-20 is shown at the end of the description. -- KEY FEATURES -- Shot and Record Capture images and videos. Text Add, edit, and format text. Measurements Measure distance, diameter, circumference, and angle. Illumination Control Control the Dino-Lite’s LEDs. Exposure Adjustment Adjust the exposure level of the Dino-Lite. Resolution and Frame Rate Change the resolution and frame rate of the Dino-Lite. Battery Percentage Check the battery percentage and charging status of WF-20. Join Network Use WF-20 as a router connecting to a wireless network to retain internet access of the mobile device. * Available features may vary by model. -- HOW TO CONNECT -- • Connect the Wi-Fi streamer, WF-10 or WF-20, to a compatible Dino-Lite. • Turn the Wi-Fi streamer on. • On your mobile device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi. • Select the Wi-Fi Streamer’s SSID, and input the password (default: 12345678) to establish the Wi-Fi connection. The SSID and password can be changed from the app’s settings. • Open the app. -- COMPATIBILITY LIST -- [WF-10] · Dino-Lite Basic: AM2111(R10 or later). · Dino-Lite Premier: AM3111(R4 or later), AM3113(R4 or later), AD4013/4113(R4 or later), AM4013/4113(R4 or later), AD7013(R4 or later), AM7013(R4 or later), AF3111HT/3113, AF4113-EUT. · Dino-Lite Edge: AM4115/4515/4815, AF4115/4515/4915, AM7115/7515/7915. · Dino-Eye Premier: AM4023(R4 or later), AM7023(R4 or later). · Dino-Eye Edge: AM4025X and AM7025X. [WF-20] · Dino-Lite Premier: AF3111HT/3113 and AF4113-EUT · Dino-Lite Edge: AF4135/AF4535/AF4935, and AF7115/AF7515/AF7915 Want to learn more about Dino-Lite products or have any suggestions? Email us at sales@dino-lite.com
CamX
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.
- 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
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CamX turns your iPhone into a professional camera and your iPad into a portable capture monitor. On iPhone, CamX delivers full manual camera controls, real-time video effects, and professional monitoring tools. On iPad, simply connect a USB capture card to transform it into a portable display for gaming, streaming, or filmmaking. One powerful tool for creators, gamers, and filmmakers. 【Real-Time Video Effects (20+)】 • Gaming-optimized effects Recreate classic arcade displays with CRT scanlines, screen curvature, shadow masks, retro pixel styles, and LCD grids • Analog signal effects VHS, NTSC composite, and dithering • AI upscaling Enhance low-resolution sources with sharper visuals • Creative effects Night vision, film grain, and chromatic aberration • VFX Recording Bake effects directly into recorded videos and photos • VFX Profiles Save and switch between custom presets instantly 【Professional Monitoring】 • GPU-accelerated histogram RGB, Luma, and RGB Parade modes • Video scopes Waveform, RGB waveform, and vectorscope • Focus and exposure tools Focus peaking, zebra stripes, and false color • LUT preview Real-time preview with custom .cube LUT import • Picture profiles Adjust contrast, saturation, and color temperature 【Advanced Camera Controls】 • Manual exposure, white balance, and lens adjustments • High-quality recording Custom resolution, frame rate, and codec settings • Composition guides Aspect ratio masks (2.39:1, 2:1, 1.85:1, 4:3, 1:1, 9:16) • Guide colors and center marker 【Two Display Modes】 Gaming Mode Minimal overlay with low latency, optimized for capture cards. Videography Mode Full monitoring tools including histogram, scopes, and picture adjustments. 【More Features】 • AirPlay and external display support Clean feed mode with HDMI / USB-C output • Media browser Manage photos and videos directly in the app • Screen lock Prevent accidental touches during recording 【CamX Pro】 Unlock the full studio experience with VFX effects, advanced monitoring tools, custom skins, and more. Everything you already love about CamX remains free. 【Device Compatibility】 • Built-in camera capture works on all supported devices, including iPhone • UVC capture is supported on iPad models with USB-C ports Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DinoConnect 2 at 5.0 against CamX's 4.4. DinoConnect 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). CamX's advantage is ratings volume (276 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. CamX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. DinoConnect 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
DinoConnect 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamX has 276 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DinoConnect 2 ships an update every 4 months, CamX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DinoConnect 2 | CamX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.4 (276 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 68.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 276 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ANMO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION | Touchbits Inc. |
Customer experience
DinoConnect 2
CamX
In-app purchases
DinoConnect 2
No in-app purchases
CamX
- CamX Pro$2.991 Year
- Small Tip$1.99
- Nice Tip$4.99
- Big Tip$9.99
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