Comparison

Image Capture Go vs CamX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Image Capture Go

Easily import photos directly from your DSLR camera to your iPhone or iPad. Save images locally or to cloud storage services. Organize and view your photos with metadata and histograms on the go.

Highlights
  • Direct camera connection via USB
  • Save to local storage or iCloud Drive
  • Support for Dropbox and other cloud services
  • Sort photos by date, resolution, status
  • Hide previously imported images
  • View histograms and metadata
  • Direct sharing via system panel
Features
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Image Capture Go Import photos from your connected camera while you're out there. "Image Capture Go" lets you connect your professional camera directly via USB to your iPad or iPhone and save your photos directly locally, or on iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or any other service that you have configured. - Sort your photos by date, resolution, import status - Hide previously imported photos easily - Check your photos' histogram and meta data on the go - Share photos directly with your clients or friends via the system's share panel COMPATIBILITY NOTE: Are you able to import photos to your Mac via any of the system-provided applications? Then Image Capture Go is very likely going to work for you. Please reach out to us, if not.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

Screenshots

Image Capture Go4 screens
CamX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CamX at 68% against Image Capture Go's 0%. CamX also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.4 vs 2.5). Image Capture Go's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.0). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CamX is free to download; Image Capture Go costs $1.99 up front. CamX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Image Capture Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CamX holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamX has 295 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Image Capture Go's written reviews are positive against 68% of CamX's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Image Capture Go versus CamX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImage Capture GoCamX
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (4 ratings)4.4 (295 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews68.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4295 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenedikt HannemannTouchbits Inc.

Customer experience

Image Capture Go

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral37.5%
Negative62.5%

CamX

All ratings276 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative20.9%

In-app purchases

None

Image Capture Go

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

CamX

Subscriptions1
  • CamX Pro$2.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Nice Tip$4.99
  • Big Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Image Capture Go free?
Image Capture Go costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CamX free?
CamX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Image Capture Go or CamX?
CamX is rated higher. Image Capture Go averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CamX averages 4.4 from 295 ratings.
Do Image Capture Go or CamX have ads?
Neither Image Capture Go nor CamX shows ads.

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