Comparison

Maki Live vs Better Camera Import

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

Head to head
About

Maki Live

Features
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MAKI Live – The Essential Companion for MAKI Live Cameras The MAKI Live app is the companion application for MAKI Live Box Cameras, allowing you to configure, monitor, and manage your devices with ease. Whether setting up your camera on a network or fine-tuning its image settings, the app gives you full control from your iPhone or iPad. Features - Simple network setup to configure your MAKI Live camera for use on your network or computer - Monitor multiple cameras in real time to oversee your production - Adjust image settings, including brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness, and exposure - Upgrade firmware and devices to ensure your MAKI Live camera is always up to date - Seamless integration for managing multiple cameras in content creation, live streaming, and professional video production Download MAKI Live today to take full control of your MAKI Live cameras.

About

Better Camera Import

Effortlessly transfer photos and videos from SD cards and cameras directly to your iPhone or iPad. Supports a wide range of file types, including RAW, and offers smart organization and duplicate detection.

Highlights
  • Direct SD card and camera import
  • Full RAW file support
  • EXIF metadata inspection
  • Smart filtering and organization
  • Duplicate file detection
  • Background import with Live Activity
  • Delete files after import
Features
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Import photos and videos from your SD card or camera directly to your iPhone or iPad. Built for photographers who need a fast, reliable way to transfer files in the field. Auto-Detect Your Storage Plug in your SD card or connect your camera and the app detects it instantly. One tap to start browsing — no manual file navigation required. Full RAW Support Import CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, RAF, ORF, RW2, DNG, SRW, PEF, HEIF, JPEG, and video files (MOV, MP4). Your original files, transferred exactly as-is. EXIF Metadata Inspector View camera model, lens, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length, GPS coordinates, and more — all before importing a single file. Smart Filtering & Organization Filter by file type, camera model, or date range. Photos are automatically grouped by date. Pinch to resize thumbnails. Drag to select multiple items at once. Duplicate Detection Previously imported files are tracked and marked so you never import the same photo twice. Background Import with Live Activity Imports continue when you leave the app. Track progress from the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen in real-time. Delete After Import Optionally remove files from your SD card after a successful import to free up space immediately. Choose What You Import Select specific file types per import — just RAW, just JPEG, or everything. See file counts and sizes before confirming. Privacy First Everything happens on your device. No accounts, no analytics, no data leaves your phone.

Screenshots

Maki Live4 screens
Better Camera Import4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Maki Live at every 2 months against Better Camera Import's every 6 months. Maki Live also leads on iOS requirement (16 vs 26.2). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maki Live ships an update every 2 months, Better Camera Import every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Maki Live versus Better Camera Import: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaki LiveBetter Camera Import
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBirdDog Australia PTY LTDNisarg Kolhe

In-app purchases

None

Maki Live

No in-app purchases

None

Better Camera Import

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maki Live free?
Maki Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Better Camera Import free?
Better Camera Import is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Maki Live or Better Camera Import have ads?
Neither Maki Live nor Better Camera Import shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maki Live or Better Camera Import?
Maki Live ships an update every 2 months, and Better Camera Import every 6 months. Most recently, Maki Live was updated on September 17, 2026 and Better Camera Import on August 27, 2026.

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