# S Camera vs GWCAMVIEW

The clearest difference is rating: GWCAMVIEW at 3.3 against S Camera's 2.5. GWCAMVIEW also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (48% vs 17%). S Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. S Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GWCAMVIEW asks for nothing beyond the download.

GWCAMVIEW holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GWCAMVIEW has 537 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of S Camera's written reviews are positive against 48% of GWCAMVIEW's.

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, GWCAMVIEW every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | S Camera | GWCAMVIEW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-camera-record-instantly/id961510700/reviews) | **[3.3 (537 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gwcamview/id1230323515/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **537** |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | **48.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [春霞 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/376544204) | [GW Security Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497340234) |

## What reviewers say

### S Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-camera-record-instantly/id961510700)

Easily record videos with a single tap and apply artistic filters like sketch or cartoon. Share your creations instantly to popular video platforms or save them to your device. The app offers fast performance and quick launch capabilities.

**Highlights:** One-touch recording, Artistic effect filters, Fast launch, Tap to focus & exposure, Direct sharing to video channels, Auto-save on interruption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App works as a normal camera
- 👍 Some users find it awesome
- 👍 Good for filming (for some)
- 👍 Allows recording without going to camera app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 App is not a screen recorder
- 👎 Users feel it's a waste of time
- 👎 App is described as fake and a lie
- 👎 Users find it useless
- 👎 Takes up storage space

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't record screen
- Doesn't work
- No sound
- Can't figure out how to take pictures, only videos

**Requested features**

- Make on screen recording possible
- Add screen recording functionality
- Make it so it records screen


### GWCAMVIEW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gwcamview/id1230323515)

This surveillance software allows you to view live video streams, record and playback footage, and control PTZ cameras remotely. It supports push notifications for alerts and taking snapshots.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Video recording and playback, Remote video playback, Snapshots, PTZ control, Apple Push Notification service support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Reliable security system
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🔥 Excellent camera quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 📱 Slow and buggy mobile app
- 🔍 Limited camera management features
- 🔊 Unreliable audio and notification features

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras randomly going offline
- Playback skipping and freezing issues
- Notification settings not working as expected
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Improved mobile app with better UI and functionality
- Remote access and control from any device
- Advanced motion detection and alert settings
- Seamless integration with smart home platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is S Camera free?

S Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GWCAMVIEW free?

GWCAMVIEW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, S Camera or GWCAMVIEW?

GWCAMVIEW is rated higher. S Camera averages 2.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while GWCAMVIEW averages 3.3 from 537 ratings.

### Do S Camera or GWCAMVIEW have ads?

Neither S Camera nor GWCAMVIEW shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, S Camera or GWCAMVIEW?

S Camera ships an update every 7 months, and GWCAMVIEW every 5 months. Most recently, S Camera was updated on October 20, 2026 and GWCAMVIEW on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*