Comparison

SnapBridge 360/170 vs Camera Connect & Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SnapBridge 360/170

Wirelessly connect to compatible cameras to remotely shoot, import, and edit photos and videos. Stream live views, adjust settings, and automatically upload content. Compatible with select iOS devices and Nikon KeyMission cameras.

Highlights
  • Remote shooting and recording
  • Wireless media import
  • Live view streaming
  • Basic video editing
  • Remote camera settings adjustment
  • Automatic photo upload
  • Location data transfer
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This app lets you connect wirelessly to a KeyMission 360 or KeyMission 170 to easily shoot/record, import, and change settings remotely. The app lets you edit images and movies as well. Supported Digital Cameras as of July 2017 KeyMission 360, KeyMission 170 Note: Before using the app, update the camera firmware to the latest version. Visit the Nikon Download Center to get information on and download the latest firmware. http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Note: For cameras other than those listed above, check "SnapBridge" and "Wireless Mobile Utility." Principal Features - Once the camera is paired with your iOS device, new photos can be downloaded automatically. - Movies and still images stored on the camera can be viewed (streaming playback). - When connected to a KeyMission 360, touch operations can be used to move the viewpoint freely and view the image at any location. - Simple editing of movies taken by the camera can be performed. - Camera settings can be changed remotely from an iOS device. - Photos can be uploaded automatically to NIKON IMAGE SPACE (see Note 1 below). - The camera can be operated from an iOS device to shoot and upload selected images. - Photos downloaded to an iOS device can be viewed or shared via e-mail or social media. - 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 iOS 9.3, iOS 10.3, iOS 11.2, iOS12.3 Note: Under iOS 11.3 to 12.1, using live view during remote photography would sometimes interrupt the Wi-Fi connection. iPhone 5 or later, fourth-generation iPad or later Bluetooth 4.0 or later There is no guarantee that this app will run on all devices. Updating to Version 1.1 - Auto upload is now off by default. - You will no longer be able to use auto upload to upload images at the original size. Notes - Note 1: Uploading photos to NIKON IMAGE SPACE requires a Nikon ID. - Users can register for a Nikon ID using this app. - Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when using this app. - The default Wi-Fi password is "NikonKeyMission". - Movies can be downloaded by switching to Wi-Fi and selecting the files manually. Download is not available with AVI files. - 4K UHD movie upload and playback are not supported on the iPhone 5 and some other devices. - The app can connect to only one camera at a time. - The app may not perform as expected depending on your environment and network conditions. - An iOS device with a display resolution of WVGA (960 x 540 pixels) or better is required. - The app requires 100 MB or more of free memory on the iOS device. - Note 2: Operation not guaranteed on devices without GPS. - Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Using the App For more information, use the app "Instructions" (online help) option. https://nikonimglib.com/snbrkm/onlinehelp/en/index.html Notes iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. All other tradenames mentioned in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

About

Camera Connect & Control

Seamlessly connect your DSLR or WiFi camera to your smartphone. View, share, and download photos directly from your camera. Offers remote capture, live view control, and advanced features like focus bracketing and bulb capture.

Highlights
  • View camera photos in a grid
  • Quick JPG and RAW file loading
  • Direct photo sharing to other apps
  • Download files to phone
  • Remote capture
  • Live view camera control
  • Focus bracketing and bulb capture
Features
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Connect your camera with your phone and bring your photography skills to a new level. This app is the reason why gps & wifi suddenly makes sense on your camera. Features: - View all pictures on the camera in a nice grid. - Quick loading of jpg and raw files (CR2 and NEF). - Directly share pictures from camera to other apps (like Whatsapp, Instagram, Facebook) - Download complete files from camera to files app - Remote capture - Connect your camera to the hotspot of your phone if no wifi is available - see protected files - Bulb capture - Focus bracketing - Use liveview to control all settings of your camera - Use usb or wifi connection Features of paid version: Lite - show Exif data (including gps data) - download of singles files (also Raw) - bulk download, bulk delete, bulk share - filter current view (raw, jpeg, videos, protected files) Pro - Liveview with camera control - Change settings of the camera (shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, iso, whitebalance, picture style, drivemode, metering, image format) Supported cameras: Canon (cameras without wifi must be connected via usb) • M10, M100 • EOS R, RP, R1, R5, R5 II, R6, R6 II, R6 III, R7, R8, R10, R50, R50V, R100 • 1Ds Mark III • 1D X, 1D X Mark II, 1D X Mark III • 1D Mark IV • 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark IV • 5DS • 6D, 6D Mark II • 7D, 7D Mark II • 50D, 60D, 70D, 80D, 90D • 100D / REBEL SL1 • 200D / REBEL SL2 • 250D / REBEL SL3 • 500D / REBEL T1i • 550D / REBEL T2i  • 600D / REBEL T3i • 650D / REBEL T4i • 700D / REBEL T5i • 750D / REBEL T6i • 760D / REBEL T6s • 800D / REBEL T7i • 1100D / REBEL T3 • 1200D / REBEL T5 • 1300D / REBEL T6 • 1500D / 2000D / REBEL T7 • 3000D / 4000D / REBEL T100 Nikon • D90 • D300, D300S • D500 • D600, D610 • D750 • D850 • D3400, D3500 • D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600 • D7100, D7200, D7500 • P900 • Z30, Z50, Z50 II • Z5, Z5 II, Z6, Z6 II, Z6 III, Z7, Z7 II, Z8, Z9 Sony Cameras after 2020 using PTP (Camera Remote Command) • ILCE-1(M2) • ILCE-9M2/M3 • ILCE-7RM5/M6 • ILCE-7RM4(A) • ILCE-7CR • ILCE-7SM3 • ILCE-7M4/M5 • ILCE-7C(M2) • ILCE-7RM3A • ILCE-7M2/M3 • ILCE-6700 • ILCE-6600 • ILCE-6400(A) • ILCE-6100(A) • DSC-RX1RM3 • DSC-RX0M2 • DSC-RX100M7(A) • DSC-RX100M5A • DSC-RX10M4 • DSC-HX99 Cameras before 2020: using Smart Remote Control app, like Alpha 6300. Important: update 'Smart Remote Control' on your camera before using this. To update open 'PlayMemories Camera Apps' and select 'Smart Remote Control' from the list of apps. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SnapBridge 360/1704 screens
Camera Connect & Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Camera Connect & Control at 3.9 against SnapBridge 360/170's 2.1. Camera Connect & Control also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 5%) and ratings volume (725 vs 98). SnapBridge 360/170's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Camera Connect & Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SnapBridge 360/170 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera Connect & Control holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Connect & Control has 725 ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of SnapBridge 360/170's written reviews are positive against 47% of Camera Connect & Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnapBridge 360/170 ships an update every 2 months, Camera Connect & Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SnapBridge 360/170 versus Camera Connect & Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapBridge 360/170Camera Connect & Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (98 ratings)3.9 (725 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.9% of reviews46.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings98725 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikon CorporationRupert Kurka

Customer experience

SnapBridge 360/170

All ratings98 ratings
Positive24.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative69.4%
Written reviews450 reviews
Positive4.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative91.8%

Camera Connect & Control

All ratings725 ratings
Positive70.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative46.2%

User reviews

SnapBridge 360/170

From 98 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to install
  • ⭐ Works fine
  • 🔋 Great battery life

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🔍 Difficult to pair
  • ⚠️ Unreliable app
  • 🕰️ Slow and laggy
  • 💤 Drains device battery

Camera Connect & Control

From 725 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great with Nikon and Canon cameras
  • 👍 Useful for astrophotography and remote shooting
  • 🚀 Reliable connection and file transfer
  • 👍 Helpful for focus stacking and intervalometer
  • 👍 Good value for the price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unstable Wi-Fi connection and frequent disconnects
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain camera models
  • 🐛 Blurry or low-quality image downloads
  • 🔋 High battery drain on cameras
  • 👎 Confusing or lacking instructions

Bugs and requests

SnapBridge 360/170

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent connection drops
  • Inability to download photos/videos
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Pairing issues with latest iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add manual camera controls
  • Improve video download speeds
  • Streamline pairing process
  • Enhance app stability and reliability

Camera Connect & Control

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes during use
  • Unable to connect to camera or transfer files
  • Paid features not working as expected
  • Deleted photos not recoverable

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more camera models
  • Improve Wi-Fi stability and reliability
  • Allow direct USB connection for faster transfers
  • Implement a more user-friendly interface
  • Provide better documentation and troubleshooting guides

In-app purchases

None

SnapBridge 360/170

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Camera Connect & Control

Subscriptions2
  • CCC Pro - Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • CCC Pro - Yearly subscription$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • 3 day TrialFree
  • CCC Lite - One time purchase$9.99
  • Upgrade to Pro$24.99
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  • CCC Pro - One time purchase$29.99

Questions

Is SnapBridge 360/170 free?
SnapBridge 360/170 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camera Connect & Control free?
Camera Connect & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SnapBridge 360/170 or Camera Connect & Control?
Camera Connect & Control is rated higher. SnapBridge 360/170 averages 2.1 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Camera Connect & Control averages 3.9 from 725 ratings.
Do SnapBridge 360/170 or Camera Connect & Control have ads?
Neither SnapBridge 360/170 nor Camera Connect & Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SnapBridge 360/170 or Camera Connect & Control?
SnapBridge 360/170 ships an update every 2 months, and Camera Connect & Control monthly. Most recently, SnapBridge 360/170 was updated on October 10, 2026 and Camera Connect & Control on October 17, 2026.

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