# FieldMonitor vs Action Control

The clearest difference is price: Action Control at $4.99 against FieldMonitor's $19.99. Action Control also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#149 vs unranked). FieldMonitor's advantage is ratings volume (70 vs 15) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

FieldMonitor costs $19.99 and Action Control $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for FieldMonitor against 3.9 for Action Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 15 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 70% and 71% positive.

FieldMonitor ships an update every 2 months, Action Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FieldMonitor | Action Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [3.9 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldmonitor/id1101913786/reviews) | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-control/id6458733064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#149** |
| Size | 39 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Wilt](https://appshunter.io/developer/590364682) | [Gribovski Sergey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496881176) |

## 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


### Action Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-control/id6458733064)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Transform your Apple Watch into a powerful remote for your GoPro. Seamlessly control recording, monitor battery and storage, and tag key moments. Find your misplaced camera with an audible alert.

**Highlights:** GoPro remote control, Real-time battery and storage alerts, Multi-camera synchronization, Highlight key moments, Switch shooting modes, Camera locator with sound

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FieldMonitor free?

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

### Is Action Control free?

Action Control costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FieldMonitor or Action Control?

FieldMonitor and Action Control are both rated 3.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 70 and 15 ratings respectively.

### Do FieldMonitor or Action Control have ads?

Neither FieldMonitor nor Action Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FieldMonitor or Action Control?

FieldMonitor ships an update every 2 months, and Action Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, FieldMonitor was updated on September 22, 2026 and Action Control on September 21, 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.*