RŌV Motion vs Freefly Ember
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).
Freefly Ember
Control your Freefly Ember camera wirelessly from your iOS or iPadOS device. Adjust settings, review footage instantly, and export your best shots with ease. The app mirrors your camera's on-screen interface for a seamless workflow.
- Wireless camera connection
- Live preview
- Remote camera settings adjustment
- Instant video playback
- Export selected video clips
- Synced user interface
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Introducing remote wireless control for your Freefly Ember on iOS and iPadOS. Quickly adjust your camera settings, enjoy instant playback, and easily export your favorite shots, all directly from the app. The Ember app replicates all camera controls available on the on-camera UI, providing a cohesive and intuitive experience. Any changes made on your camera are reflected in the app instantly, ensuring you're always in full control. Key Features: Wireless Connection: Connect the app to your Freely Ember camera via the camera’s WiFi network to view live preview and control your camera settings. Instant Playback: Replay your shots instantly, allowing you to check and perfect your videos on the go. Export: Specify in/out points on videos and transfer your shots directly from the camera to your device with a few simple taps. Synced UI: Changes made on your camera are instantly mirrored on the app for a seamless experience. Video playback requires a device that supports ProRes decoding: iPhone 13 and newer iPad Mini 6th generation and newer iPad Pro 12.9” 5th generation and newer iPad Pro 11” 3rd generation and newer iPad Air 5th generation and newer Ensure your device's compatibility for the best experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Freefly Ember at 100% against RŌV Motion's 44%. Freefly Ember also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). RŌV Motion's advantage is ratings volume (149 vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.1 vs 17.0). 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.
Freefly Ember holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RŌV Motion has 149 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of RŌV Motion's written reviews are positive against 100% of Freefly Ember's.
RŌV Motion ships an update every 3 weeks, Freefly Ember monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RŌV Motion | Freefly Ember |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (149 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 149 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rhino Camera Gear | FREEFLY SYSTEMS INC. |
Customer experience
RŌV Motion
Freefly Ember
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
Freefly Ember
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RŌV Motion
No in-app purchases
Freefly Ember
No in-app purchases
