# CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera — user reviews > 157 indexed App Store user reviews of CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera by CamRanger, rated 3.50/5 from 35 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camranger-wireless-dslr-camera/id552765874/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camranger-wireless-dslr-camera/id552765874.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 14 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 8 ## What do users think of CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 📱 Wireless remote control functionality works reliably - 🎯 Large screen viewing improves composition and focus precision - 📸 Focus stacking and HDR features well-implemented - ⚙️ Comprehensive camera control options available - 🔌 Works across multiple camera brands (Canon, Nikon) - 💼 Excellent for professional workflows and client presentations - 🎬 Useful for video monitoring and recording control - 🏗️ Solid hardware-software integration - 👥 Responsive customer support team - 🔄 Regular software updates with new features **Cons** - 💰 Expensive hardware requirement ($300+) - 🐛 Frequent connectivity drops and disconnections - ⚠️ App crashes and freezes regularly - 🔐 Mandatory registration requirement frustrating - 📱 Outdated user interface design - 🌐 Poor WiFi stability issues - ⏱️ Lag between app input and camera response - 🔋 Battery drain on connected device - 📶 Limited range in some conditions - 🎮 Requires restarting app/camera frequently - 🔌 Flimsy USB connection on some camera bodies **Commonly reported bugs** - iOS updates break app compatibility (iOS 9, 10, 13 issues) - App crashes on launch or during operation - WiFi connection repeatedly drops mid-shoot - Registration fails without internet connectivity - Camera enters 'busy' error state after disconnect - Live view freezes when adjusting settings - Image download incomplete despite completion message - App crashes when accessing social media upload menu - Thumbnail loading and display issues - Overlay configuration causes app freeze - Dropbox account editing triggers crashes - Focus stacking fails to work reliably - Time lapse drops out and requires restart - Live view manual focus causes app freeze - Password re-entry required after each reconnection - Incompatibility with newer iPad models (iPad Pro 12.9 Gen 3) - Audio recording issues with video (hiss and crackling) - Recording settings change unexpectedly after crash **Most requested features** - Pinch-to-zoom functionality for precise focusing - Full-screen live view option - Horizontal/landscape mode support for iPhone - Rapid/burst shooting capability - RAW image preview support for Nikon cameras - Real-time exposure histogram display - German language localization - Apple Watch support for remote shooting - Tethered USB cable connection option - Video playback and review within app - Faster connection handshake process - Better bracketing menu interface - 10x zoom capability for manual focusing - Automatic focus point selection presets - MacBook Pro and Windows support ## Newest reviews (13 of 157) ### 4/5 — Awesome on iPad *2020-07-19, version 2.5.3* I've had my CamRanger for many years. So this review is really regarding the original Cam Ranger. Over all I like it. Tech Support was good to me and responded quickly back when I was having an issue connecting to my Canon Ti3. So far it has work without issue on my 7D MK2. Because I hadn't used it since up grading my iPhone, it needed to register again. I was in the field and wasn't able to register via cellular which was frustrating at the time. On a iPad the app is great. You can zoom in by double tapping. Nice for tweaking in the focus. Pinch zoom would be nice, perhaps this is more of a limitation of the camera than the app. Haven't been able to do rapid shooting, only allows single shot. I would like to try out Cam Ranger 2, on day perhaps. ### 3/5 — iPad Pro (12,9 Zoll, 3. Generation) *2019-11-17, version 2.5.2* Hallo, Könnte es sein das ist beim iPad Pro (12,9 Zoll, 3. Generation) es nicht mehr funktioniert ? ich bekomme nämlich keine Verbindung mehr. Bei meinen alten iPads funktioniert alles noch einwandfrei. ### 4/5 — Love the product. But needs an urgent update *2019-09-23, version 2.5* I use it every day for work. Downloaded iOS13 yesterday. You need to fix the app now. Crashes every time I open the app. ### 4/5 — Love app but needs updated *2019-07-06, version 2.5* Overall this is a good app and program. Love to see it keep up with new cameras, at least the Canon M50, which has been out over a year. ### 4/5 — Practice makes perfect *2019-06-30, version 2.5* I’ve had the ranger for a few years now, and just updated the software. It works fine with my Nikon D800 with an iPhone 7 Plus. One glitch is I had to go into settings and turn off wifi then turn it back on again so CamRanger can pickup the transmitter-receiver at the camera. Once you do that, open the App. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect as it does the “handshake”. I have taken one star off because when shooting videos or photos, live view on the back of the cam is disabled. It would be nice to have this option even if it uses more battery. And the battery that came with the unit had died. For now I am powering the on camera receiver with a power block connected to the mini USB charging port. Works fine this way too. NOTE: No charger is supplied, just a mini USB to USB 2.0 cable so you can power it off another power supply or the USB port on your computer. Hope this helps! Frederic Hore, Montreal, Canada ### 4/5 — Bon outil mais... *2019-06-14, version 2.5* ... Il serait peut-être temps de le faire évoluer ? Dev please we bought this wifi link and app at a high price so we expect more updates, and a better user interface... But still a good tool, especially on a good monitor touch screen like last ipad ### 3/5 — Needs urgent update *2018-09-18, version 2.4.8* I love the features but the user interface of this application is outdated to say the least. I hope that the prográmese design a new interface ### 3/5 — Works well but is super dated *2018-08-24, version 2.4.8* This app looks like it was designed for the first version of iOS it is well overdue a re-design. Other than that it works well for still photography, it has proved to be an important part of my workflow especially as my Canon EOS 5D mkiii does not have WiFi built in. If this app is re-designed I would not hesitate to give it a 4 or 5 star review. ### 4/5 — Perfect tool for architecture and landscape *2018-04-09, version 2.4.8* I used to drag my laptop and shoot tethered with CaptureOne in the field. I can now control my Nikon D810 with my IPad wirelessly. Easy to set up and use, I also have the app on my iPhone and MacBook. I would give it 5 stars but I haven't got focus stacking for macro shots to work to my liking but it just may be a learning curve. The Optional USB cable for Nikon is a must as it has a right-angle connection to the body and is significantly better than the crappy one supplied by Nikon ### 4/5 — Tolle App *2018-03-24, version 2.4.8* Ich benutze den CamRanger in Verbindung mit einem iPad Pro und einer 6D Mark II. Einfache Installation und zuverlässige Funktion. Jetzt noch eine Version in Deutsch und es gibt den fünften Stern. ### 4/5 — CamRanger *2018-03-10, version 2.4.7* Le système CamRanger est excellent et fonctionne très bien et offre beaucoup de possibilité. Je l’utilise avec un Canon 5D et un 7D et sa fonctionne très bien. Le Focus Stacking, HDR et Longue exposition vraiment bien fait. ### 4/5 — Update problem *2017-11-20, version 2.4.4* I was working 3 years with it and it was a 5/5. After the The last update. I am not able to connect via WiFi. Asking for the password many times. And my iPhone is not able to find the CamRanger WiFi, appear and Disappear every time. ### 3/5 — Bonne application *2017-11-15, version 2.4.4* Le design est quelque peu assez vieille mais elle fait son job. Il manquerait un support avec Apple Watch afin qu'on puisse prendre des photos directement via sa watch ;) Il manque l’adoption pour l’iPhone x ! :) mais l’Apple Watch est pour moi plus important :) ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Man kann keinen Test starten *2020-06-16, version 2.5.3* Man kann keinen Test starten ### 1/5 — This is garbage *2020-05-17, version 2.5.3* I invested nearly $450 in camranger and pthub360 and was managing to use it with on/off problems with connectivity and threading issues in app. However, the recent app update is horrible and probably not tested at all. I can no longer enter numbers and configure any of my timelapse configuration on tripod tab in the app. Nearly wasted 45 minutes on field doing all sort of things. Guys don’t buy or invest in this. I wished I had some sort of disabled auto update of my app on my iPhone. ### 1/5 — Problems since IOS 13.1 *2019-10-20, version 2.5.2* Having issues since iPhone update. Constantly says it’s disconnected from the camera. One star until this is fixed. ### 1/5 — Not free at all *2018-09-05, version 2.4.8* App directs you to purchase their adapter £300 before allowing access ### 1/5 — Does not work with 1DX *2018-03-29, version 2.4.8* New update might have fixed an issue with the 1DX II, but it created issues with the fist generation 1DX. Does not read images from the second card at all, and now it doesn’t read new images from the first card either. There are issues with live mode freezing the app also. ### 1/5 — Garbage *2018-02-28, version 2.4.6* This is garbage for $300+ this should be a smooth process with trying to connect. ### 1/5 — Kostet 200 Dollar *2017-11-11, version 2.4.4* Steht nirgends hier, bekommt man beim Start angezeigt. Also absoluter Müll. ### 1/5 — A *2017-10-25, version 2.4.3* Not work ### 1/5 — Useless *2017-08-18, version 2.3.9* Poor ### 1/5 — Keine Anpassung für iPhone 7 Plus *2017-08-16, version 2.3.9* Keine Anpassung für iPhone 7 Plus ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Problemlos. Mehrwert für meine EOS 5D Mk II *2022-04-22, version 2.5.6* Ich nutze App und Hardware seit Jahren ohne Probleme. Bin froh, dass es über alle iOS/iPadOS Versionen keine Themen gab. Aktuell nutze ich sie auf einem iPad Air3 und iPhone X. Das ist ein echter Mehrwert für meine inzwischen in die Jahre gekommene Kamera. ### 5/5 — Great for Weddings *2020-08-26, version 2.5.3* Used this before the CamRanger 2 came out. Loved it but the 2 has great new features faster speed. ### 5/5 — Great app *2018-12-18, version 2.4.9* Have used this app since it first cam out and it works very well. Has made it possible to photograph in ways previously not possible. ### 5/5 — T5i? *2018-06-27, version 2.4.8* Can you use this app if you manually hook up your iPhone via cord to camera then use as a monitor?? ### 5/5 — Works right out of the box *2018-04-20, version 2.4.8* I have Nikon D750 everything works perfectly. Love it for night, macro and weird angle shots when i cant see the view finder or live view. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Works as advertised, never failed *2017-11-02, version 2.4.3* Works great with the camranger hardware. Latest update (for iPhone 8, current update as of 11/1/17) has messed with the icons in the upper right corner (hdr, focus, etc) on my iPad Air. ### 5/5 — Powerful Tool for the Pro *2017-09-12, version 2.4.1* I've used CamRanger for years now. I have to say that it is an incredible product and while I have suggestions that would make it better for my use it is still a 5 star product. If the developers monitor their reviews, if the bracketing menu automatically set the starting point at the shutter speed you select on the camera this would make our lives much easier. ### 5/5 — Awesome updates! *2017-03-04, version 2.3.5* I bought the Cam Ranger when it first came out, what a great product! And the app is constantly being updated to add new features! ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2016-09-17, version 2.3.1* Too good, wish I could connect straight to it via my camera's built-in wi-fi. All other apps fall short! ### 5/5 — Works as advertised *2015-10-20, version 2.2.3* Use it with D800 & D300. D800 connection not solid due to stupidly flimsy USB connection On Nikon body. Use Lockport to solve that problem. I've use the ranger for about 3-4 yr and it works well. Perfect for location shoots so client can view and select images. Also good for portable studio setup I use-giving instant feed back. I don't use it for remote control, but all the functions for that work as specified IN THE MANUAL--read it! Some cameras have limitations due to the way camera manufacturer has implemented certain features. Read the manual more than once. It's all there. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-09.*