# Helicon Remote

> Tethered shooting and camera remote control for Nikon and Canon DSLRs. (iPhone/iPad app by Helicon Soft s.r.o..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicon-remote/id957334044 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Helicon Soft s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/957334043)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.40/5 from 36 App Store ratings · 40 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2015-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicon-remote/id957334044/reviews.md

## What is Helicon Remote?

Helicon Remote is a utility for tethered shooting and camera remote control compatible with all recent Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras.

USB connection is supported on iOS 13.0 and newer. Only Wi-Fi connection is possible on iOS 12!

Key features:
- Wi-Fi support (for cameras with built-in Wi-Fi unit, as well as external Nikon WT and Canon WFT units)
- Automated focus bracketing (focus bracketing, exposure bracketing and time lapse shooting can be combined in any way possible)
- Extra long exposures - up to 32 minutes (all Canon cameras, Nikon D750 / Df / D600 / D610 / D800 / D810 / D4 / D4s / D7100 / D5200 / D5300)
- Advanced exposure bracketing
- Image review
- Full screen Live View
- Focus peaking (areas in sharp focus can be highlighted)
- Live View noise averaging
- Time lapse shooting
- Video recording
- Hyper focal distance and DOF calculator
- Live histogram (gray/RGB)

Compatible cameras

Canon:
- EOS R, Rp, R5, R6
- M6 Mk II, M50, M50 Mk II
- 1D Mark III, 1D X Mark III, 1Ds Mark III, 1D Mark IV, 1D C, 1D X, 1D X Mark II;
- 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark IV, 5DS, 5DS R (5DSR);
- 6D, 6D Mark II;
- 7D, 7D Mark II;
- 40D, 50D, 60D, 70D, 77D / 9000D, 80D, 90D;
- 100D / SL1 / Kiss X7, 200D / SL2 / Kiss X8, 250D;
- 450D / Rebel XSi / Kiss X2, 500D / Rebel T1i / Kiss X3, 550D / Rebel T2i / Kiss X4, 600D / Rebel T3i / Kiss X5, 650D / Rebel T4i / Kiss X6, 700D / T5i / Kiss X7i, 750D / Rebel T6i / Kiss x8i, 760D / Rebel T6s / EOS 8000D, 800D / Rebel T7i / Kiss X9i, 1000D / Rebel XS / Kiss F, 1100D / Rebel T3 / Kiss X50, 1200D / T5 / Kiss X70, 1300D / Rebel T6 / Kiss X80;
- 2000D / Kiss X90 / T7 / 1500D;
- 4000D / 3000D.

Nikon:
- Z5, Z6, Z6 II, Z7, Z7 II, Z50
- D3, D3s, D3x, D4, D4s, D5, Df, D90, D300/D300s, D500, D600, D610, D700, D750, D780, D800/D800e, D810, D810A, D850, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600, D7000, D7100, D7200, D7500.

Sony:
A7 III, A7 RIII

Compatible Wi-Fi cameras

Canon:
Cameras with built-in Wi-Fi unit:
- EOS R, Rp, R5, R6, M6 Mk II, M50, M50 Mk II
- 1D X Mark III, 5D Mark IV, 6D, 6D Mark II, 70D, 750D, 760D, 80D, 90D, 800D, 77D, 1300D, 200D, 2000D / Kiss X90 / T7 / 1500D.

Cameras that support an external wireless adapter: 5D Mark II + WFT-4A, 7D + WFT-5A, 1D C / 1D X + WFT-6A/B, 5D Mark III + WFT-E7A, 1 DX Mark II + WFT-E8A, 5DS / 5DS R + WFT-E7A, 7D Mark II + WFT-E7A (ver. 2).

Nikon:
Cameras with built-in Wi-Fi unit:
- Z5, Z6, Z6 II, Z7, Z7 II, Z50
- D5300, D5500, D7200, D780. Wi-fi connection requiring latest firmware: D500, D750, D850, D5600, D7500.

Cameras that support an external wireless adapter: D5200 / D7100 + Wu-1a, D600 / D610 + Wu-1b, D4S / D800 / D800E / D4 / D7000 / D3X / D300 / D300S / D3S / D3 / D700 + WT-4A; D810 / D810A / D7200 / D750 / D4S / D800 / D800E / D7100 / D7000 / D4 + WT-5A, Df + WU-1a.

## Key features

- Tethered shooting
- Camera remote control
- Automated focus bracketing
- Exposure bracketing
- Time lapse shooting
- Extra long exposures
- Live View

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime license | $47.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 40)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicon-remote/id957334044/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fantastic Software

*2026-03-03, version 4.5.9*

I have been using Helicon software for years. No complaints, the software works as advertised. In fact it is way better than the OEM attempts from the camera makers. This soft is worth twice the price. You actually own it rather than rent it. Keep up the great work.

### 5/5 — Pretty good

*2026-02-20, version 4.5.9*

It’s UI appears a bit dated and for first time users there isn’t a lot of helpful on screen information. However, it does everything it says it will do so can’t complain.

### 5/5 — Great app For Focus stacking remotely

*2025-05-15, version 4.4.8*

I get the app throw the subscription to helicon focus premium since its 10 usd / year extra on the remote and focus app for desktop , after testing this app on my iPhone and iPad i can safely say that it changed the way i took focus stacking pictures, i used to use capture one for it, i tested it for free and I can’t go back to capture one for focus stacking pictures. I would love if they update the interface, it’s not bad but could be better, it works with wide range of camera and my r5 is fully supported. Helicon please continue updating the app PLEASE it a great one. Ps the WiFi setting didn’t bother me since i work exclusively with the iPhone charging cable so again it’s great.

### 1/5 — watch out!!

*2023-10-21, version 4.3.1*

I tried this with my old Canon 7D and it bricked the camera! Now it won't turn on with an "Error 70", and Magic Lantern logs a crash report about an invalid value that could only have been set when I tried connecting the camera to the app. Be very careful before you plug in!!

### 5/5 — You won’t be disappointed

*2023-09-02, version 4.3.1*

All you need to do to get a great stack is follow the camera setup instructions!

### 5/5 — Remote Photography

*2023-07-19, version 4.3.1*

I use the Helicon Remote on a Nikon D850 to photograph Hummingbirds wirelessly and it works perfectly.
You can set your camera to silent mode and not disturb the birds, the burst feature works well. I have not used the stacking feature as yet.

### 3/5 — Great App… Wi-Fi connectivity issues

*2023-03-01, version 4.3.1*

Great tool for focus stacking!   Works well …. when working.  Has difficulty staying connected, or even connecting, to Wi-Fi on my iOS devices.  Fortunately it now can be teathered to the iOS devices, but would be nice to have the Wi-Fi working properly.

### 2/5 — Wi-Fi Connect Too Difficult

*2023-01-02, version 4.3.1*

Linking my Canon R5 by Wi-Fi to Helicon Remote on my iPhone proved impossibly difficult. When this process is as simple as connecting, let’s say, Bluetooth headphones, it’ll be time to reconsider purchasing.

### 1/5 — Helicon remote

*2022-04-27, version 4.2.4*

Paid for a lifetime license. The evaluation software dose’nt give the code for activation

### 5/5 — Works perfectly

*2022-04-03, version 4.2.4*

Works as advertised.

## Frequently asked questions about Helicon Remote

### What does Helicon Remote do?

Helicon Remote is a utility app designed for tethered shooting and remote control of compatible Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras. It allows you to control various camera functions, automate complex shooting sequences, and review images directly on your mobile device.

### What are the key features of Helicon Remote?

Key features include Wi-Fi and USB connectivity, automated focus and exposure bracketing, time-lapse shooting, video recording, extra-long exposures up to 32 minutes, full-screen Live View with focus peaking, and a hyperfocal distance calculator.

### How does Helicon Remote connect to my camera?

The app supports both Wi-Fi and USB connections. USB connection is available on iOS 13.0 and newer. Wi-Fi connection is possible on iOS 12 and newer, either through the camera's built-in Wi-Fi unit or external Nikon WT and Canon WFT units.

### Which cameras are compatible with Helicon Remote?

The app is compatible with a wide range of recent Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras, including many models from the EOS R, M, 1D, 5D, 6D, 7D, and XXD series for Canon, and Z, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D90, D300, D500, D600, D700, D750, D800, D5000, D7000, and D7000 series for Nikon. Specific compatibility lists are provided in the app's description.

### Is Helicon Remote free to use?

The app is free to download and offers in-app purchases. While the core functionality for remote control and tethering is available, certain advanced features or extended capabilities might require an in-app purchase to unlock.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.5.9 — 2025-11-23

Canon R5 Mark III supported

### 4.5.8 — 2025-11-21

* Nikon Z5 II supported
* Issue with zoom and autofocus with Canon R series cameras fixed

### 4.5.7 — 2025-09-16

Support for Sony A7RIV/A7IV fixed

### 4.5.5 — 2025-06-03

Support for new cameras, bug fixes

### 4.4.8 — 2023-12-21

internal error fixed

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