RŌV Motion vs Arsenal Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RŌV Motion
Control RŌV Mobile and RŌV PRO devices for capturing cinematic video. Set up time-lapses, slow-motion, and smooth camera movements. Supports long exposure time-lapses on iPhone and DSLR.
- Connects RŌV Mobile and RŌV PRO
- Time-lapse setup
- Slow-motion recording
- Smooth video moves
- Long exposure time-lapses
- DSLR compatibility (with cable)
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RŌV Motion connects and controls RŌV Mobile and RŌV PRO. Setup a time-lapse, slow-motion, or video move and capture ultra smooth cinematic moments. RŌV Motion even allows you to shoot long exposure-timelapses on your iPhone or DLSR (optional shutter cable required for DSLR).
Arsenal Remote
This app acts as an intelligent camera assistant for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, offering remote control and automated shooting modes. It uses machine learning to optimize settings and can automate advanced techniques like HDR and focus stacking for professional-quality results.
- Remote camera control via smartphone
- Smart Mode with AI scene analysis
- Manual camera settings adjustment
- Live shot preview
- Automated HDR exposure stacking
- Automated focus stacking
- Timelapse capture with exposure adjustment
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WHAT IS ARSENAL? Arsenal is the world’s first intelligent camera assistant for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. By combining this mobile app and Arsenal’s ultralight hardware you get complete control over your camera from your smartphone! NEVER MISS THE PERFECT SHOT: Like your own personal photography assistant, Arsenal lets you focus on the parts of photography you love while it takes care of the rest. In Smart Mode, Arsenal’s machine learning algorithm understands the scene you’re shooting, chooses smart settings, and fine tunes them using 18 different environmental factors. GET COMPLETE CONTROL: When you want full creative control, Arsenal’s Manual Mode turns your smartphone into the world’s best wireless camera remote. Set your camera’s shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. See a live preview of your shot. And trigger the shutter... all from up to 100 feet away! TAKE GREAT SHOTS IN TRICKY LIGHT: Capture scenes with High Dynamic Range (HDR) without spending hours in front of your computer. Arsenal automates advanced exposure stacking techniques, taking multiple exposures and merging them into a single RAW or JPG file on your camera. KEEP EVERYTHING SHARP: With focus stacking, you can get your entire scene in sharp focus. Arsenal calculates the optimal number of exposures, takes them at different focus positions, and merges them into one crystal clear image on your camera. CAPTURE STUNNING TIMELAPSES: Arsenal makes capturing “holy grail” timelapses a breeze. Simply start your timelapse and let Arsenal adjust the exposure as the light changes for a smooth day-to-night transition. You can even preview your timelapse while it’s being recorded. WORKS WITH MOST POPULAR CAMERA MODELS: Arsenal fully supports dozens of popular DSLR and mirrorless camera models made by Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fuji. To see if your camera is supported, visit https://witharsenal.com/supported-cameras You can learn more about Arsenal at https://witharsenal.com
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Verdict
RŌV Motion and Arsenal Remote both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of RŌV Motion's written reviews are positive against 31% of Arsenal Remote's. RŌV Motion also leads on iOS requirement (11.1 vs 17.5). Arsenal Remote's advantage is ratings volume (561 vs 149). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
Arsenal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 149 and 561 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of RŌV Motion's written reviews are positive against 31% of Arsenal Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
RŌV Motion ships an update every 3 weeks, Arsenal Remote every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | RŌV Motion | Arsenal Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (149 ratings) | 4.3 (561 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews — better | 31.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 149 | 561 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.1 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rhino Camera Gear | North of You, LLC |
Customer experience
RŌV Motion
Arsenal Remote
Bugs and requests
RŌV Motion
Reported bugs
24 issues- App crashes after hitting save on timelapse
- App crashes during recording
- App crashes when importing video
- App crashes after tapping plus sign
- App closes when changing FPS in slow motion
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- App crashes during timelapse, footage corrupted
- App crashes non-stop
- Time lapse feature broken, screen goes black
- Timelapse feature crashes app
- Infinite spinner on save
- Drops settings
- Optical image stabilizer goes crazy
- No safety stop on unit
- Cannot get app to recognize landscape mode
- App won't save footage
- App gets stuck on infinite spinner
- App crashes when importing video
- App crashes after tapping plus sign
- App closes when trying to change FPS in slow motion
- App crashes during recording
- App crashes during timelapse, footage corrupted
- App crashes non-stop
- Time lapse feature broken, screen goes black
- Timelapse feature crashes app
Requested features
17 requests- Add Apple Watch app control
- Add face tracking for simultaneous sliding and tracking
- Add remote control for PRO slider without app
- Add 4K option for timelapse
- Add manual step option for stop motion/manual time lapses
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- Make compatible with Filimic Pro app
- Add point A to point B movement selection
- Add zoom on timelapse
- Add .5 camera option for timelapse
- Add long exposure for timelapse
- Add exact interval specification
- Add vertical shooting orientation
- Add exposure ramping feature for DSLR/mirrorless
- Add transitions
- Add remove all audio option
- Add autofocus and exposure lock
- Add ability to use app without gear
Arsenal Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RŌV Motion
No in-app purchases
Arsenal Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RŌV Motion free?
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