Comparison

Zero Cam vs HDV CAM

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

Head to head
About

Zero Cam

This app acts as an outdoor assistant, allowing you to browse and download photos and videos directly from your device without needing a laptop. It also enables remote viewing of your camera's feed and access to advanced settings for multi-mode operation.

Highlights
  • Browse and download photos/videos
  • Remote camera viewing
  • Access advanced settings
  • Multi-mode operation
  • File sharing
Features
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Your new outdoors-assistant, Zero Cam. 1. No Laptop around you? - Click you 'File Explorer', easy to browse photos and videos. - Download File, and share your moment. 2. Fixed Camera, can't control it? - Enter 'Check remote', see what the camera see. 3. Advanced settings. - Enter 'Check settings', all details listed, and enjoy the multi-modes.

About

HDV CAM

Connect to digital cameras to remotely control shooting and adjust parameters. Instantly transfer photos and videos to your smart device. An excellent auxiliary app for your camera.

Highlights
  • Remote camera connection
  • Remote shooting control
  • Adjust shooting parameters
  • Transfer photos and videos
  • Auxiliary camera app
Read full description

This app is used to connect digital cameras, remotely control camera shooting, and transfer captured photos and videos. It can remotely adjust the camera's shooting mode and adjust camera shooting parameters. Instantly transfer files captured by the camera to smart devices such as mobile phones. It is an excellent auxiliary app for cameras.

Screenshots

Zero Cam4 screens
HDV CAM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HDV CAM at 2.4 against Zero Cam's 1.6. Zero Cam's advantage is ratings volume (183 vs 31) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HDV CAM holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zero Cam has 183 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Zero Cam's written reviews are positive against 15% of HDV CAM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zero Cam ships an update every 3 weeks, HDV CAM every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Zero Cam versus HDV CAM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZero CamHDV CAM
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (183 ratings)2.4 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.4% of reviews15.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings183 — better31
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer雄峰 吴丹 罗

Customer experience

Zero Cam

All ratings129 ratings
Positive11.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative85.3%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive9.4%
Neutral8.2%
Negative82.4%

HDV CAM

All ratings29 ratings
Positive24.1%
Neutral13.8%
Negative62.1%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral18.5%
Negative66.2%

Bugs and requests

Zero Cam

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes when opening album storage
  • App closes when clicking on photos
  • Connection timeout errors with 'Connect over time' message
  • WiFi connection fails despite multiple attempts
  • Photos deleted after syncing
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  • App returns to home screen unexpectedly
  • Camera WiFi fails to connect to app
  • Slow WiFi transfer speeds
  • App unresponsive after initial connection
  • Gallery view causes immediate app closure

Requested features

8 requests
  • Offline photo viewing capability
  • Better error message explanations
  • Improved app stability and performance
  • USB cable transfer alternative
  • Regular app updates and maintenance
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  • Clearer setup instructions and tutorials
  • Customer support chat or help system
  • Photo deletion prevention safeguards

HDV CAM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Zero Cam

No in-app purchases

None

HDV CAM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zero Cam free?
Zero Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HDV CAM free?
HDV CAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zero Cam or HDV CAM?
HDV CAM is rated higher. Zero Cam averages 1.6 out of 5 from 183 ratings, while HDV CAM averages 2.4 from 31 ratings.
Do Zero Cam or HDV CAM have ads?
Neither Zero Cam nor HDV CAM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zero Cam or HDV CAM?
Zero Cam ships an update every 3 weeks, and HDV CAM every 2 weeks. Most recently, Zero Cam was updated on November 4, 2026 and HDV CAM on November 4, 2026.

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