Comparison

CamFi vs MAX

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Wireless DSLR control
  • Real-time photo transmission
  • Remote parameter control
  • Live View functionality
  • Instant upload and share
Features
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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

About

MAX

This application allows users to connect to emergency equipment via Wi-Fi. It provides control over the device, enabling users to capture photos remotely. It serves as a dedicated control software for specific hardware.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi device connection
  • Remote photo capture
  • Emergency equipment control
  • Dedicated control software
Features
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MAX-VIEW app is a control software for emergency equipment The application can connect the device via wifi. Can control the device to take pictures

Screenshots

CamFi4 screens
MAX2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MAX at 10.0 against CamFi's 15.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for CamFi against 2.9 for MAX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of CamFi's written reviews are positive against 25% of MAX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamFi ships an update every 6 weeks, MAX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CamFi versus MAX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamFiMAX
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (15 ratings) — better2.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCamFi Limited红奎 刘

Customer experience

CamFi

All ratings15 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative46.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral18.8%
Negative62.5%

MAX

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

CamFi

No in-app purchases

None

MAX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CamFi free?
CamFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MAX free?
MAX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CamFi or MAX?
CamFi is rated higher. CamFi averages 3.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while MAX averages 2.9 from 8 ratings.
Do CamFi or MAX have ads?
Neither CamFi nor MAX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CamFi or MAX?
CamFi ships an update every 6 weeks, and MAX every 2 months. Most recently, CamFi was updated on September 16, 2026 and MAX on September 22, 2026.

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