# Runcam Legacy

> Supports pre-2025 devices

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1015312292](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1015312292)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1015312292`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CAMERA2000 LIMITED
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 2.10 / 5 (69 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.6
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-05
- **First published:** 2015-11-11
- **Size:** 274 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/runcam-legacy/id1015312292)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://app.runcam.com/runcampp\_privacypolicy.html](http://app.runcam.com/runcampp_privacypolicy.html)

## Description

Runcam Legacy lets you wirelessly control RunCam HD cameras from your device. By connecting via WiFi, you can capture photos and videos, adjust real-time camera parameters, and preview changes instantly.

Key features include playback and download of media, firmware updates, and support for RunCam2 and RunCam3, with options like loop recording, WDR, white balance, exposure, FOV, metering, and full-screen previews for easy on-site monitoring.

## Rankings

- #208,600 — Overall

## Review summary

The RunCam Legacy iOS app is easy to use with a QR pairing feature and works for some RunCam models, but users repeatedly report major issues: unreliable connectivity, stability problems, and no consistent live preview. The app also suffers from compatibility/QA problems and a somewhat complex setup process, with limited updates and support.

### Pros

- Easy to use and straightforward setup, even for older devices.
- QR code pairing simplifies linking to the camera.
- Polished UI appearance.
- Reported to work with several RunCam models (e.g., Thumb Pro/Thumb 2, Runcam 5).

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity issues; inconsistent or long attempts to connect to the camera.
- Crashes and lag when using the app; changes to settings often cause the app to freeze.
- No reliable live video preview; sometimes only laggy playback or no feed.
- Limited compatibility across camera models and OS versions; ongoing QA/updates appear infrequent.
- WiFi-based setup is non-intuitive, requiring the phone to connect to the camera’s own WiFi network.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1015312292)