SnapBridge vs UMi Mount
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SnapBridge
Wirelessly connect your compatible camera to your smart device for automatic photo downloads, remote camera control, and firmware updates. Easily manage and share your captured moments, and enhance your photography workflow.
- Automatic photo downloads
- Remote camera control
- View and download photos from camera
- Pair with up to five cameras
- Upload photos to NIKON IMAGE SPACE
- Firmware update notifications
- Download location data to camera
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Supported Digital Cameras as of October 2025 ZR, Z9, Z8, Z7II, Z7, Z6III, Z6II, Z6, Z5II, Z5, Zf, Zfc, Z50II, Z50, Z30, D6, D850, D780, D500, D7500, D5600, D3500, D3400, COOLPIX P1100, P1000, P950, A1000, A900, A300, B700, B500, B600, W300, W150, W100, KeyMission 80 The foregoing may include models not available in some regions. Be sure to update the camera firmware to the latest version. Use a computer to download the latest camera firmware from the Nikon Download Center. * According to your camera's model, you can download your camera's firmware via the SnapBridge app. http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Principal Features - Once the camera is paired with your smart device, new photos can be downloaded automatically. - Adjust camera settings and take photos. - View the pictures on and download photos from the camera. - Use the app to pair the device with up to five cameras. - Automatically upload pictures taken with the camera to NIKON IMAGE SPACE (Note 1). - View downloaded photos or share them via e-mail or social media. - Add photo info or text to uploaded photos. - Download location data to the camera (Note 2) or set the camera clock to the time reported by the smart device. - Receive notifications of firmware updates for paired cameras. System Requirements iOS17.7, iOS18.7, iOS26.1 iPadOS17.7, iPadOS18.7, iPadOS26.1 iPhone 7 or later, iPad 5th or later, iPad mini 5th or later Bluetooth 4.0 or later There is no guarantee that this app will run on all devices. Notes - Note 1: Upload to NIKON IMAGE SPACE requires a Nikon ID. - Note 2: The GPS function runs continuously in the background, increasing the drain on the battery. The drain on the battery can be reduced by choosing power-saving mode. This feature is not recommended for use with devices not equipped with GPS. - If you are unable to download images or connect via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi after pairing, try one or more of the following solutions: - Turn the paired camera off and then on again. - Switch tabs in SnapBridge. - Exit and relaunch SnapBridge. - Users can register for a Nikon ID using this app. - Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when using this app. - Remote movie recording is not supported on some cameras. - Movies can be downloaded by switching to Wi-Fi and selecting the files manually. - Upload/download of AVI and interlaced movies is not supported. - 4K UHD movies transfer and playback are not supported on some devices. - Remote photography and movie download are available only if the camera has Wi-Fi (some cameras only). - Keep the app displayed in the foreground when downloading images from the camera via Wi-Fi. Download is not available when the app is running in the background. - The app may not perform as expected depending on your environment and network conditions. Using the App For more information, use the app "Help" option.
UMi Mount
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The UMi Mount app supports the latest mounts from Proxisky, ranging from Ragdoll 17 and 20, to UMi 17R, 17S and 20S, and future mounts as well. This app offers our customers a simple way to sync location and timezone, slew, perform GOTO, change speeds and other must-have features on their mounts. SSID: OnStep Password: password
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: UMi Mount at 12.0 against SnapBridge's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SnapBridge ships an update every 3 months, UMi Mount every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and May 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SnapBridge | UMi Mount |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (63K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 63K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Nikon Corporation | 昊刚 李 |
Bugs and requests
SnapBridge
Reported bugs
4 issues- Fails to connect to camera
- Loses connection randomly
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- Duplicate photo downloads
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for RAW image download
- Improve connection reliability
- Optimize download speeds
- Enhance user interface and usability
UMi Mount
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SnapBridge
No in-app purchases
UMi Mount
No in-app purchases









