# Maginon AC777 vs Camera Controller Lite

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.

Both are free to download. Camera Controller Lite sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Maginon AC777 asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maginon AC777 | Camera Controller Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maginon-ac777/id1223940940/reviews)** | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-controller-lite/id1364590180/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **27.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [supra GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/582593450) | [Harald Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/389514018) |

## What reviewers say

### Maginon AC777

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maginon-ac777/id1223940940)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Camera Controller Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-controller-lite/id1364590180)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoPro Hero 3 W/S/B | $1.99 | one-time |
| Xiaomi Yi | $1.99 | one-time |
| GoPro Hero 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| GoPro Hero 4 Session | $2.99 | one-time |
| GoPro Hero+ | $2.99 | one-time |
| GoPro HERO (2018) | $2.99 | one-time |
| GoPro Hero 7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| GoPro Hero 5 Session | $3.99 | one-time |
| GoPro Hero 5 | $3.99 | one-time |
| GoPro Hero 6 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ricoh Theta V | $4.99 | one-time |
| GoPro Fusion | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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