# Auto vs Sony | Creators' App

The clearest difference is rating: Sony | Creators' App at 3.9 against Auto's 2.1. Sony | Creators' App also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 55) and chart position (#145 vs unranked). Auto's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sony | Creators' App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Auto asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sony | Creators' App holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sony | Creators' App has 2.5K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Auto's written reviews are positive against 22% of Sony | Creators' App's.

Auto ships an update every 2 months, Sony | Creators' App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auto | Sony | Creators' App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-vox/id1180506990/reviews) | **[3.9 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-creators-app/id1616622856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | **22.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#145** |
| Size | 70 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.7 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Auto-vox Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180506989) | [Sony Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315534741) |

## What reviewers say

### Auto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-vox/id1180506990)

Connect to your driving recorder to view live and recorded videos. Synchronize videos, images, and GPS data to your iPhone and share moments on social media.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Video replay, Data synchronization (videos, images, GPS), GPS data display, Image sharing to social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📹 Good video quality and hardware durability
- 💰 Reasonable price-to-quality ratio
- 🔧 Works well when properly configured
- ⏱️ Reliable recording functionality
- 🌍 Multi-language support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 WiFi connection failures with app
- 📱 iOS compatibility issues across multiple versions
- ❌ App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🔌 Inconsistent app-to-camera connectivity
- ⏸️ Loop recording functionality broken

**Reported bugs**

- App won't connect to camera despite WiFi connection
- iOS 13+ compatibility broken
- iOS 14+ compatibility broken
- Connection timeout errors
- Wrong password error messages

**Requested features**

- Live streaming capability
- Dark mode support
- Delete all files option
- Landscape orientation support
- CarPlay integration


### Sony | Creators' App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-creators-app/id1616622856)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Access a cloud platform for creators to manage and edit photos and videos from Sony cameras. Transfer files, remotely control your camera, and access inspiration content anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote camera operation, Photo and video transfer, Cloud storage and management, Video editing with AI, Camera settings backup, Software updates

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $4.99 | per month |
| 500 GB | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy photo transfers
- 👍 Useful remote camera control features
- 🤳 Convenient for self-portraits and practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and frequent disconnections
- 🔒 Overly aggressive demands for full photo library access
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive user experience
- 🤖 Buggy and crash-prone app

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect to certain camera models
- Timestamps on imported photos are incorrect
- Frequent login issues and server errors

**Requested features**

- Add swipe gestures for photo browsing
- Allow selective photo access, not full library
- Improve GPS location tagging reliability
- Provide a dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auto free?

Auto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sony | Creators' App free?

Sony | Creators' App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Auto or Sony | Creators' App?

Sony | Creators' App is rated higher. Auto averages 2.1 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Sony | Creators' App averages 3.9 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Auto or Sony | Creators' App have ads?

Sony | Creators' App shows ads; Auto does not.

### Which is updated more often, Auto or Sony | Creators' App?

Auto ships an update every 2 months, and Sony | Creators' App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Auto was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sony | Creators' App on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*