Comparison

CamFi vs CamX

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

CamX

Transform your iPad into a portable monitor or capture device. Streamline content creation and gaming with high-quality recording and customizable settings. Ideal for on-the-go productivity and entertainment.

Highlights
  • Portable display for iPad
  • High-quality video recording
  • Gaming mode with picture settings
  • Videography mode with histograms
  • User-friendly interface
  • Internal capture for other devices
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CamX turns your iPhone into a professional camera and your iPad into a portable capture monitor. On iPhone, CamX delivers full manual camera controls, real-time video effects, and professional monitoring tools. On iPad, simply connect a USB capture card to transform it into a portable display for gaming, streaming, or filmmaking. One powerful tool for creators, gamers, and filmmakers. 【Real-Time Video Effects (20+)】 • Gaming-optimized effects Recreate classic arcade displays with CRT scanlines, screen curvature, shadow masks, retro pixel styles, and LCD grids • Analog signal effects VHS, NTSC composite, and dithering • AI upscaling Enhance low-resolution sources with sharper visuals • Creative effects Night vision, film grain, and chromatic aberration • VFX Recording Bake effects directly into recorded videos and photos • VFX Profiles Save and switch between custom presets instantly 【Professional Monitoring】 • GPU-accelerated histogram RGB, Luma, and RGB Parade modes • Video scopes Waveform, RGB waveform, and vectorscope • Focus and exposure tools Focus peaking, zebra stripes, and false color • LUT preview Real-time preview with custom .cube LUT import • Picture profiles Adjust contrast, saturation, and color temperature 【Advanced Camera Controls】 • Manual exposure, white balance, and lens adjustments • High-quality recording Custom resolution, frame rate, and codec settings • Composition guides Aspect ratio masks (2.39:1, 2:1, 1.85:1, 4:3, 1:1, 9:16) • Guide colors and center marker 【Two Display Modes】 Gaming Mode Minimal overlay with low latency, optimized for capture cards. Videography Mode Full monitoring tools including histogram, scopes, and picture adjustments. 【More Features】 • AirPlay and external display support Clean feed mode with HDMI / USB-C output • Media browser Manage photos and videos directly in the app • Screen lock Prevent accidental touches during recording 【CamX Pro】 Unlock the full studio experience with VFX effects, advanced monitoring tools, custom skins, and more. Everything you already love about CamX remains free. 【Device Compatibility】 • Built-in camera capture works on all supported devices, including iPhone • UVC capture is supported on iPad models with USB-C ports Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CamFi4 screens
CamX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CamX at 68% against CamFi's 19%. CamX also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (276 vs 15). CamFi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. CamX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. CamFi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CamX holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamX has 276 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of CamFi's written reviews are positive against 68% of CamX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamFi ships an update every 6 weeks, CamX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CamFi versus CamX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamFiCamX
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (15 ratings)4.4 (276 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews68.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15276 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCamFi LimitedTouchbits Inc.

Customer experience

CamFi

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

CamX

All ratings276 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative20.9%

In-app purchases

None

CamFi

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

CamX

Subscriptions1
  • CamX Pro$2.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Nice Tip$4.99
  • Big Tip$9.99

Questions

Is CamFi free?
CamFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CamX free?
CamX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CamFi or CamX?
CamX is rated higher. CamFi averages 3.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while CamX averages 4.4 from 276 ratings.
Do CamFi or CamX have ads?
Neither CamFi nor CamX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CamFi or CamX?
CamFi ships an update every 6 weeks, and CamX every 3 weeks. Most recently, CamFi was updated on September 16, 2026 and CamX on September 22, 2026.

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