DinoConnect vs CamFi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DinoConnect
Stream live video from a compatible Dino-Lite microscope to your iPhone or iPad wirelessly. Capture still images and video, control LED lighting, and adjust image settings for detailed viewing.
- Wireless live video streaming
- Still image capture
- Video recording
- LED lighting control
- Image setting adjustments
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DinoConnect is the companion app to the WF-10 WiFi Adapter by Dino-Lite. Plug in a compatible Dino-Lite microscope to the WF-10 and connect to your iPhone or iPad to wirelessly stream live video directly to your device. Key Features: ·Capture still images and video directly to your iPad or iPhone. ·Toggle LEDs on/off. ·Adjust several image settings including exposure DinoConnect is currently compatible with Dino-Lite Edge Series and Dino-Lite Premier (R4) series models. Contact us to confirm compatibility with your Dino-Lite. Want more information on the Dino-Lite brand of digital microscopes and accessories? Visit us on the web at http://dino-lite.com.tw For technical support or questions regarding Dino-Lite products, Please email us at sales@anmo.com.tw
CamFi
Control your DSLR wirelessly using your phone, tablet, or PC. Stream photos in real-time and manage camera settings remotely. Supports instant uploads and sharing for a seamless photography workflow.
- Wireless DSLR control
- Real-time photo transmission
- Remote parameter control
- Live View functionality
- Instant upload and share
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CamFi is a wireless transmission controller for DSLR. It comes with a WiFi hotspot. User can use their mobile phones, PCs or tablets to connect to the WIFI hotspot and send remote operation to the DSLR. The product also supports real-time transmission of camera photos to mobile phones and tablets. CamFi supports most types of Cannon and Nikon DSLR. It has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, supports 802.11n WiFi technology, high transmission speed and wider signal coverage. - Parameter control - Large-screen display - Studio shot - Live View - Shoot instantly upload and share
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CamFi at 3.0 against DinoConnect's 1.7. CamFi also leads on review sentiment (19% vs 0%) and ratings volume (15 vs 3). DinoConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CamFi holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamFi has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of DinoConnect's written reviews are positive against 19% of CamFi's.
DinoConnect ships an update every 5 weeks, CamFi every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DinoConnect | CamFi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (3 ratings) | 3.0 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 18.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ANMO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION | CamFi Limited |
Customer experience
DinoConnect
CamFi
In-app purchases
DinoConnect
No in-app purchases
CamFi
No in-app purchases
