Comparison

RunCam App vs ELRS Mobile

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time parameter adjustment
  • Capture photos and videos
  • Playback and download media
  • Comprehensive camera control
  • Update camera firmware
  • Manage camera files
Features
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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

About

ELRS Mobile

Features
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ExpressLRS Mobile is the modern, mobile-first companion application for your ExpressLRS ecosystem. Built to simplify the management, configuration, and flashing of ExpressLRS receivers and transmitters, the app allows you to handle everything directly from your phone—no USB cables, no Python environments, and no PC required. Key Features 100% Offline Flashing: Prepare for the field before you leave. Our built-in Firmware Manager allows you to cache complete releases, letting you dynamically assemble and flash firmware targets even in remote locations with zero cellular service. Mobile-First Workflow: Connect directly to your hardware's built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. The app automatically ensures your mobile device stays connected to the ELRS hotspot, even when the OS realizes it lacks internet access. Device Discovery & Configurator: Instantly find your devices via mDNS. View live hardware status, configure PWM pins, adjust Model Match, or access the native ELRS Web UI through an embedded viewer. Smart Hardware Resolution: An intuitive cascading selection system (Device Type -> Vendor -> Frequency ->Target) ensures you always build and flash the correct binary for your specific hardware. Firmware 3.x & 4.x Ready: Full support for the latest ExpressLRS ecosystems. Compatibility Supports a wide range of Wi-Fi capable ExpressLRS hardware, including: RadioMaster: Nomad, Pocket, XR1/XR4 Dual Band, and more. BETAFPV: SuperP, Nano, and Micro series. HappyModel: EP / EP Dual and specialized targets. Platform Support: ESP8285, ESP32, ESP32-C3, and ESP32-S3 targets. Community & Support ExpressLRS Mobile is an independent, community-driven tool. We are active on the official ExpressLRS Discord and maintain an open-source repository on GitHub for bug reports and feature requests. Note: This is an independent tool and is not officially affiliated with ExpressLRS LLC. "ExpressLRS" is a trademark of ExpressLRS LLC.

Screenshots

RunCam App4 screens
ELRS Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

RunCam App and ELRS Mobile are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

RunCam App ships an update monthly, ELRS Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RunCam App versus ELRS Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunCam AppELRS Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.1 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRunCamWeston Hinton

In-app purchases

None

RunCam App

No in-app purchases

None

ELRS Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RunCam App free?
RunCam App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ELRS Mobile free?
ELRS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RunCam App or ELRS Mobile have ads?
Neither RunCam App nor ELRS Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunCam App or ELRS Mobile?
RunCam App ships an update monthly, and ELRS Mobile every 2 weeks. Most recently, RunCam App was updated on October 25, 2026 and ELRS Mobile on October 24, 2026.

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