Comparison

CamX vs EasyC@M

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

Head to head
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/

About

EasyC@M

View video and audio from external sources like cameras and game consoles on your iPad. Supports hardware encoding and Picture-in-Picture mode for multitasking. Compatible with specific USB-C capture devices.

Highlights
  • UVC viewer
  • HDMI capture support
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Selectable view types
  • Scalable view
  • Second camera input
  • Recording functionality
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** Verified on an iPad with USB-C. It does not work on iPad with lightning model. ** EasyC@M is simple UVC Viewer. Supports hardware encoding HDMI capture. Viewing video and audio on your iPad! Game, PC, Camera etc... ・Support PictureInPicture(only multitasking camera supported model) ・Select View Type ・Scale View ・Second Camera Input support using MultipleWindow or SplitView ・Recording ・confirmation model  io-data GV-US2C/HD  j5create JVA01  ELECOM UCAM-C750FBBK  Avermedia CAP 4K - BU113  SANWA CMS-V67BK Newluck USB3.0 HDMI Capture Attension * Operation is not guaranteed for all UVC compatible models. * When connecting a USB camera, be careful that it fits within the power supply. Please understand in advance that it takes time to make inquiries, fix bugs, etc. for personal development. support email is support(at)gothiccat.info **The game "KADOBAT WARS" displayed in the preview is used with permission from ITTARO,Inc.**

Screenshots

CamX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CamX at Free against EasyC@M's $0.99. CamX also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and review sentiment (68% vs 33%). EasyC@M's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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; EasyC@M costs $0.99 up front. CamX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. EasyC@M asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CamX holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamX has 276 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of CamX's written reviews are positive against 33% of EasyC@M's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamX ships an update every 3 weeks, EasyC@M every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CamX versus EasyC@M: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamXEasyC@M
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.4 (276 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings276 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTouchbits Inc.RYOHEI FUJII

Customer experience

CamX

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

EasyC@M

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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
None

EasyC@M

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CamX free?
CamX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EasyC@M free?
EasyC@M costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CamX or EasyC@M?
CamX is rated higher. CamX averages 4.4 out of 5 from 276 ratings, while EasyC@M averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do CamX or EasyC@M have ads?
Neither CamX nor EasyC@M shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CamX or EasyC@M?
CamX ships an update every 3 weeks, and EasyC@M every 3 days. Most recently, CamX was updated on October 16, 2026 and EasyC@M on October 9, 2026.

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