FPV Mate vs RunCam App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FPV Mate
View real-time footage from HDZero FPV Goggles with a low-latency RTSP connection. This app requires specific HDZero hardware to function and is not suitable for drone piloting.
- Real-time HDZero FPV goggle stream
- Low-latency RTSP connection
- Optimized viewing experience
- Requires HDZero hardware
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Easily connect to HDZero FPV Goggles and view real-time footage* See exactly what the FPV pilot sees with an optimized, low-latency RTSP connection for seamless viewing. Important: This app is not allowed to be used in warzones. *Notes: Latency is not low enough to fly drones through this app. HDZero Goggles and HDZero Expansion Module V2 (WiFi) are required.
RunCam App
Control your RunCam HD camera wirelessly. Adjust settings, capture photos and videos, and manage files directly from your mobile device. Keep your camera updated with the latest firmware.
- Real-time parameter adjustment
- Capture photos and videos
- Playback and download media
- Comprehensive camera control
- Update camera firmware
- Manage camera files
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Runcam APP: Effortlessly Control Your RunCam HD Camera. By using this software and connecting to the camera via WIFI, you can: Capture videos/photos, with support for multiple shooting modes. Adjust camera parameters and preview the adjusted effects in real time. Playback/download captured videos/photos. Set all parameters of the camera. ----Key Features---- Real-time Parameter Adjustment and Control Comprehensive camera control: Adjust camera parameters, start and stop recording, and switch modes. Customize white balance, exposure value, metering mode, and image flip. You can adjust camera parameters according to actual scenes and preview the changes in real time. There are also more parameters like loop recording waiting for you to explore. Shooting/Downloading User-friendly shooting interface for easy operation. View and playback your captured content, and download videos and photos to your local device. Browse and delete files on your camera's memory card. Update Your RunCam Update your camera anytime, anywhere, to enjoy the latest features and optimal performance. For more details, please visit: http://www.runcam.com If you have any comments or suggestions, feel free to feedback to us at: run@runcam.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FPV Mate at 50% against RunCam App's 0%. RunCam App's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (14 vs 17.0). On update cadence, 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
RunCam App is free to download; FPV Mate costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FPV Mate ships an update every 2 months, RunCam App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FPV Mate | RunCam App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 1.1 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | FPV Mate | RunCam |
Customer experience
FPV Mate
RunCam App
In-app purchases
FPV Mate
No in-app purchases
RunCam App
No in-app purchases
