# Vertical Check Camera vs 1000 Series

The clearest difference is rating: Vertical Check Camera at 4.5 against 1000 Series's 3.2. Vertical Check Camera also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). 1000 Series's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (239 vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vertical Check Camera sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 1000 Series asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vertical Check Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1000 Series has 239 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vertical Check Camera | 1000 Series |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical-check-camera/id967235607/reviews)** | [3.2 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1000-series/id1564047678/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **239** |
| Positive reviews | — | 24.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hiroyuki KATOH](https://appshunter.io/developer/898546586) | [AMAX INDUSTRIAL GROUP CHINA CO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515641844) |

## What reviewers say

### Vertical Check Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical-check-camera/id967235607)

This app helps you determine if objects are perfectly vertical or horizontal using your device's camera. It overlays a virtual grid that can be rotated and adjusted, allowing you to check alignment from a distance without touching the object.

**Highlights:** Virtual vertical grid overlay, Adjustable grid rotation, Check alignment from a distance, Change grid size with pinch, Capture still images, Adjust focal length (add-on)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Display Angular Degrees | $1.99 | one-time |
| Adjust Calibrations | $1.99 | one-time |


### 1000 Series

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1000-series/id1564047678)

View live video streams captured by your drone's camera directly on your device. This application provides a real-time feed, allowing you to monitor your drone's perspective as it flies.

**Highlights:** Real-time video display, Drone camera feed, Live streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✈️ Flies well and responsive controls
- 💰 Good value for budget price
- 🎮 Fun starter drone for beginners
- 📹 SD card recording functionality works
- ⚙️ Easy maintenance and upkeep

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 App frequently fails to connect to drone
- 📹 Camera streaming/live video doesn't work
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- ⚠️ Poor video quality and low FPS
- 🔋 Short battery life

**Reported bugs**

- App won't connect to drone camera
- Live video streaming fails or shows loading screen
- Video frames freeze and lag heavily
- WiFi connection drops repeatedly
- Camera fails to initialize on phone

**Requested features**

- Whistle/beeper button on remote to locate lost drone
- Find drone tracking feature
- Longer camera range for live video
- VR mode for FPV-like experience
- Video quality adjustment options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vertical Check Camera free?

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

### Is 1000 Series free?

1000 Series is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Vertical Check Camera or 1000 Series?

Vertical Check Camera is rated higher. Vertical Check Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while 1000 Series averages 3.2 from 239 ratings.

### Do Vertical Check Camera or 1000 Series have ads?

Neither Vertical Check Camera nor 1000 Series shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vertical Check Camera or 1000 Series?

Vertical Check Camera ships an update every 3 weeks, and 1000 Series every 3 weeks. Most recently, Vertical Check Camera was updated on November 1, 2026 and 1000 Series on November 7, 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.*