# Axon View vs Codecam

The clearest difference is rating: Codecam at 4.0 against Axon View's 1.5. Codecam also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 13%) and device support (3 vs 1). Axon View's advantage is ratings volume (128 vs 24). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Codecam holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Axon View has 128 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Axon View's written reviews are positive against 50% of Codecam's.

Axon View ships an update every 6 weeks, Codecam monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Axon View | Codecam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axon-view/id488900079/reviews) | **[4.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codecam/id906630240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **128** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 13.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 85 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Axon Enterprise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427882668) | [Laszlo Varadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/371911266) |

## What reviewers say

### Axon View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axon-view/id488900079)

Manage and view videos recorded by Axon Body and Axon Flex cameras. Stream live footage for camera adjustment and review stored videos directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Live camera streaming, Field of view adjustment, View stored videos, In-field video review, Axon Body/Flex camera pairing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🏷️ Easy video labeling and tagging before upload
- 📱 Convenient field access to review footage
- 🎥 Live view camera monitoring capability
- 💾 No data stored on phone for security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 📹 Video playback constantly buffers and fails
- 🔌 Persistent connection and pairing issues
- ⏱️ Extremely slow performance and lag
- 🔄 Requires constant app reinstallation

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback stops after 1-3 minutes requiring reconnection
- App freezes every 30-50 seconds during playback
- Cannot skip forward in videos without crashing
- Bluetooth and WiFi constantly disconnect
- Camera pairing fails or won't stay paired

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode for video playback
- Ability to control recording from phone
- Delete videos directly from app
- Send videos via email from app
- Battery percentage indicator


### Codecam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codecam/id906630240)

Unlock the full potential of your iPhone camera with advanced manual controls for both photos and videos. Adjust settings like shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and focus for professional-quality results. Explore various compression and frame rate options for video recording.

**Highlights:** Manual shutter speed and ISO, Manual white balance (temperature, tint), Manual focus control, Adjustable video compression and frame rates, Video zoom with focal length display, Video stabilization options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Axon View free?

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

### Is Codecam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Axon View or Codecam?

Codecam is rated higher. Axon View averages 1.5 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Codecam averages 4.0 from 24 ratings.

### Do Axon View or Codecam have ads?

Neither Axon View nor Codecam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Axon View or Codecam?

Axon View ships an update every 6 weeks, and Codecam monthly. Most recently, Axon View was updated on September 23, 2026 and Codecam on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*