# VikingTwo vs AmbientCast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VikingTwo at none against AmbientCast's 1. VikingTwo also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). AmbientCast's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AmbientCast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VikingTwo asks for nothing beyond the download.

VikingTwo ships an update every 3 months, AmbientCast every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VikingTwo | AmbientCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambientcast/id6797067312/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Visbiz AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895761041) | [Kevin McMahon](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783589762) |

## What reviewers say

### VikingTwo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vikingtwo/id1572641657)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### AmbientCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambientcast/id6797067312)

Monitor your 3D printer's live camera feed and real-time status directly from your iPhone or iPad. View print progress, temperatures, filament levels, and more, with optional YouTube streaming and timelapse creation.

**Highlights:** Live camera feed, Real-time print status, Temperature and filament monitoring, Picture-in-Picture mode, YouTube streaming, Timelapse creation, LAN-only connection option

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AmbientCast Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VikingTwo free?

VikingTwo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AmbientCast free?

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

### Do VikingTwo or AmbientCast have ads?

Neither VikingTwo nor AmbientCast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VikingTwo or AmbientCast?

VikingTwo ships an update every 3 months, and AmbientCast every 2 days. Most recently, VikingTwo was updated on October 6, 2026 and AmbientCast on October 8, 2026.

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