CamFi vs Olfi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Olfi
Control your action camera remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Preview shots live, start/stop recording, and capture photos. Edit and share your video content, and access the online store for accessories.
- Live camera preview
- Remote recording control
- Photo capture
- Video editing (cut/merge)
- Content gallery and sharing
- Camera settings adjustment
- Access to online store
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The Olfi companion app allows you to wirelessly control your Olfi action camera. Use your iPhone or iPad to line up that epic shot, hit record and you’re ready to go! Features: Live preview - see exactly what your camera can see. Start/stop recording - shoots a 1080p 60fps video. Take photo - takes a single photo. Shop - visit the Olfi web store for accessories and mounts. News - be the first to find out all the latest news and information from Olfi. Settings - change your Olfi’s settings for both video and photo. Gallery - review and share the content you’ve created. Apple Watch support. Video editing - Cut and merge clips into one fantastic video! Remember to keep your Olfi up to date at https://www.olfi.co.uk/downloads/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: CamFi at 15 against Olfi's 1. Olfi's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for CamFi against 3.0 for Olfi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamFi has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of CamFi's written reviews are positive against 22% of Olfi's.
CamFi ships an update every 6 weeks, Olfi monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CamFi | Olfi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (15 ratings) | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | 22.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CamFi Limited | AO Sublime Ltd |
Customer experience
CamFi
Olfi
In-app purchases
CamFi
No in-app purchases
Olfi
No in-app purchases
