Comparison

Maginon AC777 vs Camera Controller Lite

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

Head to head
About

Maginon AC777

Remotely control your camera to stream live views, capture photos and videos, and adjust settings. Access saved recordings from the memory card, view them on your device, or share them with others.

Highlights
  • Live camera view streaming
  • Trigger photos and videos
  • Adjust device settings
  • Access saved recordings
  • View and share media
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The App "Maginon AC777" is a program which allows you to remotely control your Maginon AC777. Not only can you stream a live view of the camera, you can also trigger pictures and videos or change the settings of your device. Furthermore you have access to the recordings which have been saved to the memory card. You can view these directly from your smartphone or tablet or you can share them with your friends and family via email or download.

About

Camera Controller Lite

Control action cameras like GoPro, Xiaomi Yi, and Ricoh Theta remotely. Download media, execute custom scripts for time-lapses or HDR, and manage multiple cameras with live previews. No cloud uploads or account registration required.

Highlights
  • Supports GoPro, Xiaomi Yi, Ricoh Theta cameras
  • Direct Wi-Fi connection
  • Media browser for downloads
  • Customizable script executor
  • Multi-camera management
  • Live preview
  • Port scanner
Features
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The Camera Controller app controls action cameras like GoPro Hero, Xiaomi Yi, and Ricoh Theta cameras. Demo video: https://youtu.be/tTHdSfI1jhg ## Features ## - Supported models: GoPro Hero 2 (Wifi backpack), Hero 3, Hero 4/Session, Hero 5/Session, Hero 6, Hero 7, Fusion (360°), Hero+, HERO (2018), Xiaomi Yi/Yi 4k/Yi4K+, Ricoh Theta S/SC/V. - Connect to Wifi networks directly from the app (iOS 11 and newer). - Media browser for downloading photos and videos from the camera. - Script executor: execute scripts at specific weekdays, intervals, time ranges, time-lapse, etc. - Manage multiple-cameras. - Live preview (model dependent). - Customizable quick access mode. - Port scanner (for finding cameras connected in Wifi client mode). - No hidden cloud uploads or account registration. ## Scripts ## The Camera Controller app executes custom scripts using the built-in script executor. Scripts can control almost all aspects of the camera. Example scenarios are HDR/exposure series, time-lapse, custom capturing settings, multi-camera setups (for cameras which support Wifi client mode), automatic media backup,... YouTube playlist (how-tos): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP8X6xYv-qCybg_tfhGYcKZLWFjs-Z_eb Help: https://www.tequnique.com/cchelp/doku.php Website: https://www.tequnique.com/cameracontroller Please read camera model specific notes first: https://www.mobwheel.com/cchelp/doku.php?id=camera-specifics

Screenshots

Maginon AC7774 screens
Camera Controller Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maginon AC777 at none against Camera Controller Lite's 12. Maginon AC777 also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 0%) and rating (2.8 vs 2.5). Camera Controller Lite's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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 Controller Lite sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Maginon AC777 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Maginon AC777 holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maginon AC777 has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Maginon AC777's written reviews are positive against 0% of Camera Controller Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maginon AC777 ships an update every 5 months, Camera Controller Lite fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Maginon AC777 versus Camera Controller Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaginon AC777Camera Controller Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (26 ratings) — better2.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.08.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersupra GmbHHarald Meyer

Customer experience

Maginon AC777

All ratings26 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative63.6%

Camera Controller Lite

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative90.0%

In-app purchases

None

Maginon AC777

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Camera Controller Lite

One-time12
  • GoPro Hero 3 W/S/B$1.99
  • Xiaomi Yi$1.99
  • GoPro Hero 4$2.99
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  • GoPro Hero 4 Session$2.99
  • GoPro Hero+$2.99
  • GoPro HERO (2018)$2.99
  • GoPro Hero 7$2.99
  • GoPro Hero 5 Session$3.99
  • GoPro Hero 5$3.99
  • GoPro Hero 6$3.99
  • Ricoh Theta V$4.99
  • GoPro Fusion$5.99

Questions

Is Maginon AC777 free?
Maginon AC777 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camera Controller Lite free?
Camera Controller Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Maginon AC777 or Camera Controller Lite?
Maginon AC777 is rated higher. Maginon AC777 averages 2.8 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Camera Controller Lite averages 2.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Maginon AC777 or Camera Controller Lite have ads?
Neither Maginon AC777 nor Camera Controller Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maginon AC777 or Camera Controller Lite?
Maginon AC777 ships an update every 5 months, and Camera Controller Lite fortnightly. Most recently, Maginon AC777 was updated on September 9, 2026 and Camera Controller Lite on September 3, 2026.

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