# Camrote — Sony Camera Remote Control

> Remote control for Sony Alpha and Cyber-shot cameras, with file transfer and advanced shooting modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Simon Mitchell.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camrote/id1408732788 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Simon Mitchell](https://appshunter.io/developer/931291352)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 545 App Store ratings · 236 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), European Spanish
- Released: 2019-01-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camrote/id1408732788/reviews.md

## What is Camrote?

With features tailored to everyone from amateur to Pro photographers Camrote has you covered, making it a fantastic tool for remote control of your Sony Alpha or Cyber-shot camera.

From taking family self-portraits to setting up and capturing complex scenes, Camrote is the tool for your remote control needs!

Features & Benefits
• Easy transfer of full-resolution RAW* files (or JPEG... or both!) from your supported camera.
• Simple connection process via QR, NFC, recently connected devices or manual entry.
• Ability to change shutter settings with the flick of a finger.
• Fantastic compositional tools for any situation.
• Bulb and Continuous shooting modes*.
• Ability to switch between landscape and portrait aspect ratios.
• Simple to use and effective intervalometer mode, including BULB shooting.
• A beautiful default dark theme to help you when working in low-light conditions.
• Intuitive UI for capturing geotagging tracks via GPX for import to Lightroom or other editing software**.
• Easy interface for either batch download or single download of captured images.
• Designed from the ground up to be fast and intuitive on both iPhone and iPad to make capturing photos a breeze.
• Customisable UI: Choose whether to configure shutter settings using a slider or radio buttons.

Coming Soon
• Shooting presets.

Future Functionalities
• Apple Watch support to configure and capture photos from your wrist!
• Auto exposure ramping for intervalometer (pending research to see if an iOS device is powerful enough to do the necessary calculations).
• Support for remote control of other camera manufacturers***

Made with Love
Camrote is made with love in Wales, by an avid Amateur photographer and has the support of a large community of beta testers who are constantly suggesting brilliant new features and ideas! It will only continue to become a better remote control tool with time.

In-App Purchases
Some features require in-app purchases to use, or are extendable via an in-app purchase. These purchases will be charged to your iTunes Account. Terms and Conditions can be found here: http://camrote.app/terms_and_conditions

* Only on supported cameras. See our support page form more info.
** Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
*** Some manufacturers may not be supported where documentation is not available.

Camrote uses the Camera Remote API by Sony via ROCC, and works along side Imaging Edge Mobile and Play Memories.

Sony, α, Alpha, Cyber-shot, NEX, RX are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

## Key features

- Remote camera control
- Full-resolution RAW/JPEG transfer
- QR, NFC, or manual connection
- Shutter and bulb mode control
- Intervalometer with bulb shooting
- Geotagging via GPX
- Batch or single image download

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timelapse | $4.99 | one-time |
| Geotagging | $6.99 | one-time |
| All Functionality | $9.99 | one-time |
| Grid Overlays | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fund me (Small) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fund me (Medium) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Fund me (Large) | $69.99 | one-time |
| Focus Stacking | $5.99 | one-time |
| All Features + Focus Stacking | $14.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Camrote?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to connect and use
- 🚀 Smooth remote control functionality
- 💡 Useful features like live view and remote shutter
- 🤝 Good support for various Sony camera models

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
- 🔍 Limited camera settings control
- 🔍 Inability to focus remotely
- 🐛 Buggy timelapse feature

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Shutter button not working
- Inability to transfer RAW files
- App crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with newer Sony camera models

**Most requested features**

- Add remote focus control
- Improve timelapse functionality
- Enhance camera settings control
- Provide more reliable connectivity

## Recent user reviews (10 of 236)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camrote/id1408732788/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Much better than the update 11 months ago

*2026-03-25, version 1.13.0*

I gave it one star in my last review because of connection issues it had and then forgot about it, without realizing it got an update. Everything I complained about seemed to been solved and I’m very pleased that I came back to install it again. The only issue remains is the intervalometer not working smoothly- one would need to hit the retry button to continue a session. Thanks, author!

### 5/5 — Works awesome so far

*2026-02-14, version 1.13.0*

Great app I recommend it. Worked better than the sony app. I used it for the intervalometer function

### 3/5 — bug?

*2025-11-25, version 1.13.0*

im a frequent star photographer. last night i went to an area with little to no light pollution, and it took a while to get there. there was no service, of course, and when i went to start taking photos using the intervalometer function (that i have paid for), it said i didnt have it purchased. i didnt have cell at the time so i could not fix it. also instead of intervalometer, it was saying timelapse? it was very frustrating because i usually take upwards of 300 photos to stack, but had to do it manually and didnt have that amount of patience. im just confused on why this happened. otherwise ver good app and works well most of the time.

### 1/5 — Broken App

*2025-11-02, version 1.13.0*

Apl does bot work for A7IV & A7RV

### 5/5 — Bluetooth und Local Wifi Support fehlt

*2025-08-24, version 1.13.0*

Wäre top wenn Bluetooth und Local LAN Wifi Support nicht fehlen würde bzw. findet er die Kamera im lokalen WLAN nicht und man kann auch nicht die IP Adresse manuell eingeben.

### 2/5 — Doesn’t do the one thing it’s supposed to very well

*2025-08-19, version 1.13.0*

I wish the photos I select on my Sony Alpha a6600 would make it to my iPhone, but it seems to only have a 60% success rate on the transfer

### 1/5 — Schrott

*2025-07-10, version 1.13.0*

Die App bricht den Sendevorgang ständig ab, und wenn sie  mal überträgt, dann hat man bei sechs ausgewählten Bildern dann dreissig übertragne Bilder.  
Völlig nutzlos.👎🏻

### 4/5 — Still some unreliability

*2025-05-21, version 1.13.0*

Great functionality. Perfect remote. Some disconnection during shoots and at times restarting the app required. 
Please fix bugs for 5 stars!

### 3/5 — Doesn’t transfer RAW photos

*2025-05-08, version 1.13.0*

Be aware. The app doesn’t transfer RAW photos. You discover this online after purchasing the app and notice the transferred size file on your phone is smaller than 1 Mb

### 5/5 — Perfect app to add to my tool kit

*2025-04-11, version 1.13.0*

I do real estate photography and this app is so incredibly useful. I love being able to have full control over my camera remotely and see live histograms for my flambient shots to ensure as I get the shot perfect every time.  The Developer is quick to update and listen to users.

## Frequently asked questions about Camrote

### What does Camrote do?

Camrote is a mobile application designed to provide remote control for Sony Alpha and Cyber-shot cameras. It allows users to adjust camera settings, trigger the shutter, transfer photos, and utilize advanced shooting modes like intervalometer and bulb shooting.

### What are the key features of Camrote?

Key features include easy transfer of full-resolution RAW or JPEG files, simple connection methods (QR, NFC, manual), control over shutter and bulb settings, compositional tools, an intervalometer mode, geotagging capabilities, and batch image downloads. It also offers a dark theme for low-light shooting.

### How much does Camrote cost?

The app is free to download and use, but some features require in-app purchases. These purchases are charged to your iTunes Account. Specific pricing for features can be found within the app.

### What cameras are compatible with Camrote?

Camrote is designed for Sony Alpha and Cyber-shot cameras. Specific compatibility for features like RAW file transfer and bulb modes depends on the camera model. Users can find more information on the app's support page.

### What are common use cases for Camrote?

Common use cases include taking family self-portraits without being in the frame, setting up and capturing complex scenes remotely, long exposure photography using bulb mode, time-lapse photography with the intervalometer, and efficiently transferring images for editing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.13.0 — 2025-04-09

This update brings you some improvements to existing functionality, and aims to improve the experience for users who rely on accessibility technologies.

- Better support for iOS accessibility technologies, in particular better support on many screens for screen reader and voice control.
- Improvements to the stability of Focus Stacking, including a reduction in capture failure cases and a few new options for customising these settings.
- Improvements to Touch AF behaviour, including warning and allowing disabling of Touch AF points where shooting settings are disabled due to a Touch AF point being focused on.
- Fixes date ordering of photos imported to photos app on some versions of iOS.

### 1.12.0 — 2024-09-24

What's New in This Update:

We’ve made several enhancements and added some exciting new features to improve your experience!

- Revamped Intervalometer & Bulb Settings: Enjoy a cleaner, more intuitive interface for controlling time-lapse and long exposure shots.
- Full Support for iOS 18: Compatible with the latest version of iOS.
- Introducing "Streaming" Mode: Focus entirely on the live view with all other UI elements hidden.
- Auto Photo Preview: Now you can set captured photos to automatically display after being taken.
- Gesture Fixes: Double-tap to capture now works correctly in full-screen mode, along with other gesture improvements on the camera screen.
- Localization Updates: We've fixed some missing app localizations for a smoother experience in multiple languages.
- Updated Connection Help: A new step has been added to assist with connecting more modern camera models.

### 1.11.1 — 2023-11-18

Full disclosure:

I have had someone highlight to me that it is misleading to call what is effectively a Intervalometer function a Timelapse function. I want to do everything I can to rectify this, so I am updating the app to refer to the functionality as "Intervalometer" (capturing the images for a Timelapse) instead of "Timelapse" (the actual creation of an output video).

More exciting things coming to Camrote soon!

### 1.11.0 — 2023-11-15

This update brings "Location Information Linkage", which allows you to sync location data automatically from your iPhone or iPad to your camera for automatic geotagging of your photos.

Enjoy! And as always, any feedback is always welcome

### 1.10.3 — 2023-10-28

Camrote has had a subtle design refresh:

I've curved some corners, curated some colours, perfected some padding, and improved some iconography... But don't worry, everything is still where it was before, so no re-learning a whole new app!

As well as this, I have also improved some connectivity issues some users were seeing.

I hope you enjoy!

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