IP Camera, Wireless Camera vs Alpha Remote Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IP Camera, Wireless Camera
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless or IP camera. Connect two iOS devices via Wi-Fi, hotspot, or Bluetooth to use one as a remote and the other as a camera. Capture images and record video remotely without an internet connection.
- Wireless camera functionality
- IP camera capabilities
- Remote video recording
- Remote image capture
- Live video feed
- Flash control
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Use your iPhone or iPad as wireless camera, ip camera, remote camera with help of this app. Our app helps you to connect two iOS devices over wifi, local hotspot or bluetooth and use one device as remote controller and other as camera. Note: No internet required. * You can start stop video recording from remote device on the host device * Capture high resolution images remotely * Live video feed to remote device of the host camera * Enable, disable flash * Long range supposed as long as they are connectable over wifi or other medium. Please write to us at racersoft@gmail.com if you want more features or any suggestions for improvement.
Alpha Remote Controller
Control compatible cameras wirelessly via Bluetooth for quick reconnections and low power consumption. Operate recording, capture photos, zoom, and focus with customizable speed settings. Offers quick access from lock screen, control center, and Apple Watch.
- Bluetooth camera control
- Record, shutter, and focus operation
- Adjustable zoom and focus speed
- Monitor signal strength
- View camera state
- Quick access from lock screen and Apple Watch
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Quick and reliable wireless remote trigger for supported cameras. This application use bluetooth connection instead of both bluetooth and wifi like many other apps. That approach allows really quick reconnection and very low power consumption. This app doesn't provide live view or full control over camera. Please read full feature list and list of supported cameras down bellow. Features: - Connect and control one or multiple cameras simultaneously. - Easily operate the Record, C1, and AF-ON buttons by pressing, holding, or locking the hold function. - Capture photos by pressing the shutter button or, if enabled in settings, use one finger for half-press and two fingers for full-press functionality. - Monitor signal strength for a stable connection. - View the current camera state, whether it is Disconnected, Connected, Recording, or Exposing. - Stay informed about the recording/exposing time and access a countdown for the second noise reduction exposure. - Zoom in or out with power zoom lenses. Adjust the speed of zooming according to your preference in settings. - Manually focus with any lens by adjusting it in the positive or negative direction. Modify the speed of focusing in settings. - Experience experimental focus stacking with any camera supported by this app. - Enjoy the convenience of a quick access to the App from the lock screen, control center, action buttons or watch face. - Theme App with your favorite color. Theme can be synchronized with Apple Watch app. - Use different control scheme during operating multiple cameras. - Access all features of the iOS app on your Apple Watch. - Use predefined or create your own powerful Apple Shortcuts. Trigger them with Siri or Action Button. Supported cameras: ZV-1F, ZV-1, DSC-RX100M7, DSC-RX0M2, ZV-E1, ZV-E10 ILCE-1, ILCE-9, ILCE-9M2, ILCE-9M3, ILCE-7SM3, ILCE-7RM5, ILCE-7RM4A, ILCE-7RM4, ILCE-7RM3A, ILCE-7RM3, ILCE-7C, ILCE-7CM2, ILCE-7CR, ILCE-7M4, ILCE-7M3 ILCE-6700, ILCE-6600, ILCE-6400, ILCE-6100 ILME-FX3, ILME-FX30, ILX-LR1 LEGAL: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Sony, ɑ, Cyber-shot, NEX, RX are trademarks of Sony.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alpha Remote Controller at 75% against IP Camera, Wireless Camera's 25%. Alpha Remote Controller also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 16 months). IP Camera, Wireless Camera's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $5.99) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
IP Camera, Wireless Camera costs $0.99 and Alpha Remote Controller $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Alpha Remote Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IP Camera, Wireless Camera has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of IP Camera, Wireless Camera's written reviews are positive against 75% of Alpha Remote Controller's.
IP Camera, Wireless Camera ships an update every 16 months, Alpha Remote Controller every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IP Camera, Wireless Camera | Alpha Remote Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 2.6 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sounak Sarkar | Vladimir Belohradsky |
Customer experience
IP Camera, Wireless Camera
Alpha Remote Controller
In-app purchases
IP Camera, Wireless Camera
No in-app purchases
Alpha Remote Controller
No in-app purchases
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