Comparison

G vs xZoom Cam

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

Head to head
About

G

Control your Set Top Box (STB) remotely from your mobile device. Manage channels, use a virtual remote, and access the electronic program guide. Adjust STB settings like sleep timers and parental controls.

Highlights
  • Search and switch STB channels
  • Edit channels (move, rename, delete, lock, favorite, sort)
  • Watch STB channels on mobile
  • View Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Virtual remote control interface
  • Add/edit/delete STB timers
  • Change STB settings
Features
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This APP is a client program for STB(Set Top Box) which can support G-MScreen,it works with STB through internet. Main Function: 1.Search/Switch channels from STB 2.Edit Channels from STB, including move,rename,delete,lock,set favorite,sort. 3.Watching Channles from STB by mobile device with this APP installed. 4.Checking channles EPG(Electronic Program Guide). 5.Virtual Remote Control interface,including buttons and touch board. 6.Adding/Editing/Deleting STB timer 7.Change the setting of STB,inculding sleep timer,parental control,password,screen lock/unlock,power on/off,factory default.

About

xZoom Cam

Enhance your mobile photography and videography with extended digital zoom capabilities. Capture distant subjects with clarity and control advanced camera settings for professional-quality results. Offers a range of formats and stabilization for stunning visuals.

Highlights
  • Extended digital zoom for photos and videos
  • Support for RAW and ProRAW formats
  • Advanced video stabilization
  • Manual focus, shutter speed, ISO, and white balance
  • Dolby Vision support
  • ProRes and HEVC codec support
Features
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Unlock the full potential of your iPhone camera with xZoom Cam - a powerful camera app for extended zoom, professional photo and video controls, and advanced multi-camera capture. Capture stunning photos and videos with camera zoom up to 100×, manual focus, ISO, shutter speed, white balance, RAW and ProRAW, 4K video, ProRes, Dolby Vision, Picture-in-Picture, and more. ## FREE CAMERA FEATURES • Extended camera zoom for Photos and Videos - up to 100× • Photo, 4K, Full HD and HD video • JPEG, HEIC, TIFF, RAW and ProRAW photo formats • Extended video formats • Advanced Video Stabilization modes • Pro Active Color Space management • Video Frame Rate control • Dolby Vision support • Fast Photo Capture ## ADVANCED CAMERA CONTROLS Get direct access to the physical cameras available on your iPhone, including Wide, Ultra-Wide and Telephoto cameras. Depending on your iPhone model, xZoom Cam supports: • Wide Camera • Ultra-Wide Camera • Telephoto Camera • Dual Camera • Dual Wide Camera • Triple Camera Use professional camera controls in PRO mode: • F - Manual Focus - precisely control lens position • SS - Shutter Speed - control camera exposure time • ISO - control sensor sensitivity to light • AWB - White Balance - control color temperature and tint ## EXTENDED CAMERA ZOOM Go beyond the standard zoom range of your iPhone camera. xZoom Cam combines the available cameras with advanced zoom processing to provide an extended camera zoom experience of up to 100×. Smooth zoom transitions help you move naturally between available cameras and extended zoom ranges. ## DUAL CAMERA & PICTURE-IN-PICTURE VIDEO Capture more than one perspective and create dynamic videos with xZoom Cam. • Dual Camera with PiP - record video from two cameras simultaneously with Picture-in-Picture • Front & Back Camera Switching - switch between the front and rear cameras while recording • Dual Capture support for older compatible iPhone devices Multi-camera features require a compatible iPhone and iOS version. ## PROFESSIONAL VIDEO CAMERA Take control of your video recording with advanced video features: • 4K, Full HD and HD recording • Extended video formats • ProRes and HEVC support • Dolby Vision • Video Frame Rate control • Advanced Video Stabilization modes • Active Color Space management ## ADVANCED PHOTO CAMERA Capture photos using the full capabilities of your iPhone camera system. • Zero Shutter Lag • Fast Photo Capture • JPEG, HEIC, TIFF, RAW and ProRAW • Instant Light • Constant Color support on compatible devices • Manual Focus, Shutter Speed, ISO and White Balance in PRO mode ## COMPOSITION & CAMERA TOOLS Compose and frame your photos and videos with advanced camera guides: • Default Grid • Phi Grid • Fibonacci Spiral Grid • Camera Level • Landscape interface orientation ## APPLE WATCH CAMERA REMOTE Use xZoom Remote on Apple Watch to control xZoom Cam remotely. • Take photos remotely • Start and stop video recording • Control zoom ## PRO MODE Unlock professional camera controls with PRO mode. ### Subscription • Weekly plan • Monthly plan • Annual plan ### Purchase • Lifetime PRO The Annual plan includes a 7-day free trial period. ## SUPPORTED CODECS • ProRes • HEVC • MPEG • HEIC • JPEG ## SUPPORTED DEVICES • iPhone 7 and newer Some features require a compatible iPhone model. ## SUPPORTED iOS VERSION • iOS 15 and newer Terms of Service: https://www.xzoom.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.xzoom.app/privacy/ Support: hello@xzoom.app

Screenshots

G4 screens
xZoom Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: xZoom Cam at 75% against G's 30%. xZoom Cam also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). G's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. xZoom Cam sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. G asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xZoom Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 243 and 575 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of G's written reviews are positive against 75% of xZoom Cam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

G ships an update every 3 months, xZoom Cam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
G versus xZoom Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGxZoom Cam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (243 ratings)4.4 (575 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.6% of reviews75.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings243575 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer日昕 白Slava Plisko

Customer experience

G

All ratings239 ratings
Positive58.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative34.3%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive29.6%
Neutral12.7%
Negative57.7%

xZoom Cam

All ratings569 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews371 reviews
Positive75.2%
Neutral8.4%
Negative16.4%

User reviews

G

From 243 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Effective remote control functionality
  • 🎯 Works well when properly connected
  • ⭐ Game-changing app for eliminating physical remotes
  • 🔧 Improved stability in recent versions
  • 📱 Useful for STB device management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection failures to receiver
  • ⏱️ Extremely slow channel loading times
  • ❌ App crashes and freezes regularly
  • 🔌 Poor iOS compatibility (especially iOS 13+)
  • 📊 Cannot display large channel lists (500+ channels)

xZoom Cam

From 575 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent zoom capabilities
  • 👍 Good camera quality
  • 🤩 Impressive zoom range
  • 💫 Vibrant photos
  • 🌟 Amazing for astrophotography

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Blurry images at high zoom levels
  • 💰 Subscription model
  • 📵 Permissions issues after updates
  • 🔌 Drains battery quickly

Bugs and requests

G

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Cannot connect to receiver after updates
  • App stuck on 'Getting Channel' screen
  • App crashes on iPhone 6, 6s, and SE models
  • Connection hangs indefinitely
  • Channel list fails to load or display
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  • Search functionality not working properly
  • Cannot manage or select channels
  • AAC audio format not working
  • App crashes with version 3.4+
  • iOS 13 compatibility issues causing connection failures
  • Auto-discovery of STB devices failing
  • Battery drain from continuous connection attempts
  • App becomes unresponsive and requires force close

Requested features

10 requests
  • Audio change control on remote
  • Screen mirroring capability
  • Direct channel streaming to mobile device
  • Satellite selection button
  • Language preference settings
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  • Manual channel refresh option
  • Channel list caching to prevent reloading
  • Screen recording feature
  • Remote control support for iOS 13+
  • Support for additional receiver models (SR-X1 Pro, etc.)

xZoom Cam

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to save recorded videos
  • Permissions not working after updates
  • Freezing and crashing on certain devices
  • Incorrect aspect ratio when zooming

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add AI-powered image enhancement
  • Improve video recording quality and features
  • Expand free features instead of paywall
  • Provide more guidance and tutorials
  • Add support for RAW image capture

In-app purchases

None

G

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

xZoom Cam

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly (Family)$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan + Trial$1.991 Month
  • Monthly (Family)$2.991 Month
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  • Annual (Family)7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime (Family)$49.99

Questions

Is G free?
G is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is xZoom Cam free?
xZoom Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, G or xZoom Cam?
xZoom Cam is rated higher. G averages 3.4 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while xZoom Cam averages 4.4 from 575 ratings.
Do G or xZoom Cam have ads?
Neither G nor xZoom Cam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, G or xZoom Cam?
G ships an update every 3 months, and xZoom Cam fortnightly. Most recently, G was updated on October 24, 2026 and xZoom Cam on October 30, 2026.

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