# FieldMonitor vs Camera Connect & Control

The clearest difference is price: Camera Connect & Control at Free against FieldMonitor's $19.99. Camera Connect & Control also leads on ratings volume (725 vs 70). FieldMonitor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (70% vs 47%). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Camera Connect & Control is free to download; FieldMonitor costs $19.99 up front. Camera Connect & Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FieldMonitor asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for FieldMonitor against 3.9 for Camera Connect & Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Connect & Control has 725 ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of FieldMonitor's written reviews are positive against 47% of Camera Connect & Control's.

FieldMonitor ships an update every 2 months, Camera Connect & Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FieldMonitor | Camera Connect & Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldmonitor/id1101913786/reviews) | [3.9 (725 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-connect-and-control/id1457548017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 70 | **725** |
| Positive reviews | **69.9% of reviews** | 46.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 39 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Wilt](https://appshunter.io/developer/590364682) | [Rupert Kurka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457548016) |

## What reviewers say

### FieldMonitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldmonitor/id1101913786)

This app provides wireless monitoring and control for select Canon, Panasonic, Sony cameras, and Teradek transmitters. It offers real-time adjustments for exposure, color, and focus, along with advanced monitoring tools like waveforms and histograms. It is designed for hybrid still/video cameras and does not support playback or download.

**Highlights:** Wireless camera monitoring, Remote camera control, Exposure and color adjustment, Focus assist, Waveform monitor, Histogram, 3D LUTs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Camera Connect & Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-connect-and-control/id1457548017)

Seamlessly connect your DSLR or WiFi camera to your smartphone. View, share, and download photos directly from your camera. Offers remote capture, live view control, and advanced features like focus bracketing and bulb capture.

**Highlights:** View camera photos in a grid, Quick JPG and RAW file loading, Direct photo sharing to other apps, Download files to phone, Remote capture, Live view camera control, Focus bracketing and bulb capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CCC Pro - Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| CCC Pro - Yearly subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| 3 day Trial | Free | one-time |
| CCC Lite - One time purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $24.99 | one-time |
| CCC Pro - One time purchase | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great with Nikon and Canon cameras
- 👍 Useful for astrophotography and remote shooting
- 🚀 Reliable connection and file transfer
- 👍 Helpful for focus stacking and intervalometer
- 👍 Good value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unstable Wi-Fi connection and frequent disconnects
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain camera models
- 🐛 Blurry or low-quality image downloads
- 🔋 High battery drain on cameras
- 👎 Confusing or lacking instructions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes during use
- Unable to connect to camera or transfer files
- Paid features not working as expected
- Deleted photos not recoverable

**Requested features**

- Add support for more camera models
- Improve Wi-Fi stability and reliability
- Allow direct USB connection for faster transfers
- Implement a more user-friendly interface
- Provide better documentation and troubleshooting guides


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FieldMonitor free?

FieldMonitor costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Camera Connect & Control free?

Camera Connect & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FieldMonitor or Camera Connect & Control?

FieldMonitor and Camera Connect & Control are both rated 3.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 70 and 725 ratings respectively.

### Do FieldMonitor or Camera Connect & Control have ads?

Neither FieldMonitor nor Camera Connect & Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FieldMonitor or Camera Connect & Control?

FieldMonitor ships an update every 2 months, and Camera Connect & Control monthly. Most recently, FieldMonitor was updated on September 22, 2026 and Camera Connect & Control on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*