Kingslim vs Octopus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kingslim
This utility app provides real-time image previews and allows for remote file management via WiFi. Users can download and play files, and the app supports Over-The-Air (OTA) updates.
- Real-time image preview
- WiFi remote file management
- File download and playback
- OTA updates
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Kingslim has the following functions: 1. Real time image preview 2. WiFi remote file management 3. File download and playback 4. OTA
Octopus
Manage your driver account, track earnings, and cash out directly to your bank or debit card. Update your profile, check points, and set your account to away mode for breaks. This app simplifies managing your driver income on the go.
- Cash out earnings
- Track payment progress
- Update contact information
- Biometric login
- Manage driver profile
- Set account to away mode
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The Octopus Driver App is a quick and easy way for Octopus drivers to access their account and cash out earnings, track progress towards their next payments, update contact information, and more. It’s the mobile application version of the existing driver web dashboard, plus a few exciting new features! Key Features: Login with Face ID or Fingerprint Change your contact information (email, phone number) Check your points on the go Cash out earnings to a debit card, bank account, or e-gift card Set account to "away" mode for vacations and breaks Update the Driver Profile shown to riders Testimonials from Octopus Drivers: “It’s simple, easy to use, not confusing, and convenient – I’m a fan!” “App download was fast, and setup was very smooth and quick!” “It was smooth and I love using Face ID.” “Biometric sign-in is an amazing feature that allows easier and quicker login than the web dashboard.” Download Today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Octopus at 78% against Kingslim's 10%. Octopus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (22K vs 155). Kingslim's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Octopus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Octopus has 22K ratings behind it against 155, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Kingslim's written reviews are positive against 78% of Octopus's.
Kingslim ships an update every 4 months, Octopus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kingslim | Octopus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (155 ratings) | 5.0 (22K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.5% of reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 155 | 22K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 171 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Proexpress Distributor LLC | Octopus Interactive Inc |
Customer experience
Kingslim
Octopus
User reviews
Kingslim
From 155 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple to use
- 🚀 Useful app
- 💡 Great feature to download footage
Room to improve
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 App won't connect to camera
- 🐛 Slow connection and video playback
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🐛 Useless app, no functionality
Octopus
From 22K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Good money opportunity
- 🎉 Entertaining for passengers
- 🤑 Earn extra cash
- 👏 Great company
Room to improve
- ⏱️ Takes too long to accumulate points
- 💳 Delayed payouts
- 🔒 Account locking issues
Bugs and requests
Kingslim
Reported bugs
4 issues- App won't recognize or connect to dashcam
- Videos won't play or download through app
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add delete all option for videos
- Improve app performance and stability
- Update app to be compatible with newer devices
- Provide better instructions and support
Octopus
Reported bugs
2 issues- GPS not tracking rides properly
- Face ID issues causing account lockouts
Requested features
3 requests- More games and entertainment options
- Ability to control tablet remotely
- Improved GPS tracking
In-app purchases
Kingslim
No in-app purchases
Octopus
No in-app purchases
