Comparison

Spark Camera Control vs Arsenal 2

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

Head to head
About

Spark Camera Control

Control your DSLR camera wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet. Capture photos, videos, and time lapses with instant feedback and creative control from up to 100 feet away.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera shutter control
  • Remote photo and video capture
  • Time lapse creation
  • Bulb ramping for sunsets
  • Long-range connectivity (up to 100')
  • BLE connectivity
Features
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This is the smartphone control app for Spark. Spark is a device that attaches to your DSLR camera (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus and others) and allows you to wirelessly take photos, videos and time lapses from your phone or tablet and get instant feedback. With Pulse you get complete creative control all while staying free to use your phone or tablet. Spark is the most versatile camera remote on the market. With three different modes of control, Spark was built to adapt to whatever situation you are shooting in. Whether you're taking a fun group photo, capturing a long exposure of the stars, or settling down and setting up a time lapse, Spark gives you instant control. With your phone or without it. Spark Features : -Wirelessly control your camera's shutter from up to 100' away -Take sunset timelapses with Bbulb ramping -Free up WiFi and Internet as Spark uses and BLE -Extend your session with 2,000 hours of battery (factory replaceable)

About

Arsenal 2

This app provides intelligent remote control for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, offering both automated smart settings and full manual control. It helps photographers capture challenging scenes like HDR and timelapses with ease, ensuring sharp focus and perfect exposure.

Highlights
  • Smart Mode with machine learning scene analysis
  • Full manual camera control via smartphone
  • Live shot preview
  • High Dynamic Range (HDR) automation
  • Focus stacking for sharp images
  • Automated timelapse capture
  • Remote shutter trigger up to 100 feet
Features
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Arsenal 2 is an intelligent assistant for your DSLR or mirrorless camera. The Arsenal 2 app provides you with complete remote control of Arsenal and your camera. NEVER MISS THE PERFECT SHOT: Like your own personal photography assistant, Arsenal lets you focus on the parts of photography you love while it takes care of the rest. In Smart Mode, Arsenal 2’s machine learning algorithm understands the scene you’re shooting, chooses smart settings, and fine tunes them using 18 different environmental factors. GET COMPLETE CONTROL: When you want full creative control, Arsenal 2’s Manual Mode turns your smartphone into the world’s best wireless camera remote. Set your camera’s shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. See a live preview of your shot. And trigger the shutter... all from up to 100 feet away! TAKE GREAT SHOTS IN TRICKY LIGHT: Capture scenes with High Dynamic Range (HDR) without spending hours in front of your computer. Arsenal 2 automates advanced exposure stacking techniques. KEEP EVERYTHING SHARP: With focus stacking, you can get your entire scene in sharp focus. CAPTURE STUNNING TIMELAPSES: Arsenal 2 makes capturing “holy grail” timelapses a breeze. Simply start your timelapse and let Arsenal 2 adjust the exposure as the light changes for a smooth day-to-night transition. You can even preview your timelapse while it’s being recorded. WORKS WITH MOST POPULAR CAMERA MODELS: Arsenal 2 fully supports nearly 100 popular DSLR and mirrorless camera models from Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fuji. To see if your camera is supported, visit https://witharsenal.com/supported-cameras You can learn more about Arsenal 2 at https://witharsenal.com

Screenshots

Spark Camera Control4 screens
Arsenal 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arsenal 2 at 4.5 against Spark Camera Control's 3.1. Arsenal 2 also leads on ratings volume (933 vs 19). Spark Camera Control's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arsenal 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arsenal 2 has 933 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Spark Camera Control's written reviews are positive against 29% of Arsenal 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spark Camera Control ships an update every 2 months, Arsenal 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Spark Camera Control versus Arsenal 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpark Camera ControlArsenal 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (19 ratings)4.5 (933 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews28.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19933 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB498 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangy Laboratories IncNorth of You, LLC

Customer experience

Spark Camera Control

All ratings19 ratings
Positive47.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative42.1%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%

Arsenal 2

All ratings933 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative57.6%

Bugs and requests

Spark Camera Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Arsenal 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fails to save/load panoramic files
  • Incompatible with certain camera models/lenses
  • Night mode turns off camera during 'star focus'
  • Upside down/portrait orientation issues with phone mount

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for GPS data
  • Improve panorama functionality
  • Implement true BULB mode support
  • Provide raw/DNG file output for stacked images
  • Add iPad app version with larger interface

In-app purchases

None

Spark Camera Control

No in-app purchases

None

Arsenal 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spark Camera Control free?
Spark Camera Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arsenal 2 free?
Arsenal 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spark Camera Control or Arsenal 2?
Arsenal 2 is rated higher. Spark Camera Control averages 3.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Arsenal 2 averages 4.5 from 933 ratings.
Do Spark Camera Control or Arsenal 2 have ads?
Neither Spark Camera Control nor Arsenal 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spark Camera Control or Arsenal 2?
Spark Camera Control ships an update every 2 months, and Arsenal 2 monthly. Most recently, Spark Camera Control was updated on October 7, 2026 and Arsenal 2 on October 17, 2026.

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