Comparison

WiFi Camera vs Luxa RAW Camera

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

Head to head
About

WiFi Camera

Wirelessly connect two iOS devices to use one as a remote camera. Capture high-resolution photos remotely, stream the camera view, and transfer images instantly. Ideal for group shots and remote photography.

Highlights
  • Wireless device connection
  • Remote photo capture
  • Real-time camera view streaming
  • Full-resolution photo transfer
  • Picture-in-picture view
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Use one iPhone or iPad to see through another's camera and take the photo remotely. Set up your camera, check the framing on your other device, and tap the shutter when everyone is ready. WiFi Camera sends the full-size photo back to you, ready to save or share. CONNECT TWO DEVICES Install and open WiFi Camera on both devices. Find your other iPhone or iPad in the nearby list, tap to connect, and accept the invitation. You can also enable auto-accept for nearby invitations. SEE AND CONTROL THE CAMERA Watch the live camera view, switch between the other device's front and back cameras, and take photos remotely. When both devices have a camera, they can share their views with each other. KEEP THE ORIGINAL PHOTO Browse your photos in the app, zoom in to check the details, save to your photo library, or share the original image with the iOS share sheet. MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Use an iPhone as the camera and an iPad as the viewfinder, or connect two iPhones. The dark interface keeps the live view in focus, with clear controls and a small preview of your own camera. REQUIREMENTS • Two nearby iPhones or iPads with WiFi Camera installed and open. • This version requires iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 or later. • At least one device must have an available camera. • Enable Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and allow Local Network access when prompted. A shared Wi-Fi network is recommended for live video. WiFi Camera connects Apple mobile devices to each other. It does not connect to standalone cameras, DSLRs, webcams, or IP security cameras, and it is not an internet-based remote monitoring service.

About

Luxa RAW Camera

Features
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Luxa is an iPhone camera for natural texture, expressive color, and thoughtful control. Choose how your photos are captured, explore film-inspired styles, and keep the experience simple—from framing the shot to saving the image. YOUR CHOICE OF IMAGE PROCESSING Choose from three imaging engines: • Process Zero RAW — develop Bayer RAW with Luxa’s own rendering pipeline for a more restrained starting point. • Apple ProRAW — combine RAW flexibility with Apple’s computational photography on supported devices. • Apple Processed — use Apple’s image processing for ready-to-share HEIF photos. RAW and ProRAW availability depends on your device and camera. The amount of Apple processing varies by engine. PHOTOGRAPHIC STYLES Explore looks inspired by Kodak, Fujifilm, and Leica—from warm film color and understated tones to expressive monochrome. Choose a lighter touch or a stronger look with adjustable style intensity. Monochrome styles use their full effect to preserve their character. Add grain with separate controls for amount, size, and roughness. Styles and grain are applied to the finished photo, so you can keep your attention on the scene. CONTROL, WHEN YOU NEED IT Adjust focus and white balance, or use manual shutter speed and aperture where supported by your device and iOS. Stay in Auto for everyday moments, then take more control when the scene calls for it. RAW MADE APPROACHABLE Save in RAW, HEIF, or RAW + HEIF, depending on the selected engine. Keep an original RAW file for editing, a finished HEIF for sharing, or both. When styles or watermarks require a rendered image, Luxa can save a HEIF companion alongside your RAW. THE FINISHING DETAILS Add a clean information-bar watermark with capture details and a signature. Use composition grids and a horizon level to help frame your shot. Open the built-in gallery to browse your photos, mark favorites, and view capture information. Less Processing. More Control. More Texture.

Screenshots

WiFi Camera3 screens
Luxa RAW Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Luxa RAW Camera at Free against WiFi Camera's $1.99. Luxa RAW Camera also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 12 months). WiFi Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Luxa RAW Camera is free to download; WiFi Camera costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiFi Camera ships an update every 12 months, Luxa RAW Camera daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WiFi Camera versus Luxa RAW Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFi CameraLuxa RAW Camera
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel Amitay照 陈

Bugs and requests

WiFi Camera

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 12 and later versions
  • App fails to open on newer iOS versions
  • Devices cannot connect despite being on same network
  • Connection drops after taking photos
  • Black or corrupted saved images
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  • Preview image quality extremely poor
  • Exposure settings incorrect (too bright or too dark)
  • Click-to-focus not functioning
  • App blocks device from sleeping after disconnection
  • Incompatibility with Canon and other non-Apple cameras
  • Notifications cause disconnections

Requested features

12 requests
  • Video recording functionality
  • Zoom controls for camera
  • Flash control and activation
  • Timer/delay mode for self-portraits
  • Auto-pairing for trusted devices
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  • Auto-accept connections between paired devices
  • Faster photo capture between shots
  • Grid overlay and HDR support
  • Ability to disable auto-save to both devices
  • Cross-platform support (non-Apple devices)
  • Better photo preview quality
  • Improved exposure control

Luxa RAW Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WiFi Camera

No in-app purchases

None

Luxa RAW Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WiFi Camera free?
WiFi Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luxa RAW Camera free?
Luxa RAW Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WiFi Camera or Luxa RAW Camera have ads?
Neither WiFi Camera nor Luxa RAW Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WiFi Camera or Luxa RAW Camera?
WiFi Camera ships an update every 12 months, and Luxa RAW Camera daily. Most recently, WiFi Camera was updated on November 1, 2026 and Luxa RAW Camera on October 31, 2026.

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