CamX vs MateCam pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
MateCam pro
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MateCam专业打造WIFI多功能运动相机,航拍4K录像机,机械防抖4K录像模块, 实时拍摄画面预览,轻松控制相机,功能强大专业, 方便快捷下载相机图片和视频 ,图片视频分享,视频编辑,视频裁剪、音乐添加等等 点赞、评论、收藏,分享激情,让生活更加精彩。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MateCam pro at none against CamX's 4. MateCam pro also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). CamX's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. CamX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. MateCam pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
CamX ships an update every 3 weeks, MateCam pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CamX | MateCam pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (276 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 276 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Touchbits Inc. | hongbin yuan |
In-app purchases
CamX
- CamX Pro$2.991 Year
- Small Tip$1.99
- Nice Tip$4.99
- Big Tip$9.99
MateCam pro
No in-app purchases









