Comparison

Spark Camera Control vs Seestar

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

Seestar

Explore the universe with a smart telescope that simplifies stargazing. Automatically find, focus, and capture celestial objects without professional guidance. Observe stars, the sun, and even landscapes with intuitive app control.

Highlights
  • Wireless control of telescope
  • Automatic celestial object finding and tracking
  • Solar observation with filter
  • Scenery mode for terrestrial viewing
  • Built-in sky atlas and encyclopedia
  • Stargazing index and recommendations
  • Share observations with community
Features
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Take the first step in exploring the universe! The Seestar smart telescope will give you a stargazing experience like never before. No need for professional guidance, just tap on the screen and you are ready to observe and capture the stars. Seestar is a smart device that integrates the functions of an altazimuth mount, telescope, and camera, with both hardware and software applications. With the Seestar App, you can easily control this multifunctional device and explore the infinite world of stars. Key features: - Wireless control: Control with Seestar device through wireless connection. - Stargazing Mode: Automatically find and focus on celestial objects, intelligently identify stars and track them for automatic capturing and image processing. - Solar Mode: Support auto-scan and solar tracking. Use the included Solar Filter to observe the unique sun. - Scenery mode: Manually control the telescope direction and auto-focus, so you can enjoy observing birds and landscapes. -Sky Atlas: Built-in curated celestial object database AND a rich astronomical knowledge encyclopedia,help you easily understand the mystery of starry sky. - Stargazing Index forecasts and popular Recommendations: Stay updated with popular information, making you an expert in astronomical events. - Share Your Work in the Square: Engage and exchange insights with astronomy enthusiasts from around the world, showcasing your observational achievements. - Adaptation Model: It will work with all Seestar models. Seestar is your ideal companion for exploring the universe, observing the stars and sharing experiences. Download Seestar App now and Explore the universe with Seestar.

Screenshots

Spark Camera Control4 screens
Seestar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Seestar at 4.2 against Spark Camera Control's 3.1. Seestar also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 22%) and ratings volume (334 vs 19). Spark Camera Control's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Seestar holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seestar has 334 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 61% of Seestar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spark Camera Control ships an update every 2 months, Seestar monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spark Camera Control versus Seestar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpark Camera ControlSeestar
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (19 ratings)4.2 (334 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews61.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19334 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB1.3 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangy Laboratories IncSuZhou ZWO Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Spark Camera Control

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

Seestar

All ratings334 ratings
Positive79.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative16.2%
Written reviews179 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.8%
Negative30.7%

Bugs and requests

Spark Camera Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Seestar

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Firmware update cycle preventing settings changes
  • Tracking errors and star trailing issues
  • App crashing on startup
  • Inability to connect to telescope
  • Forced firmware updates during use

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add equatorial mode support
  • Provide fine control of exposure time
  • Implement mosaic mode for wider FOV
  • Add support for iPad landscape mode
  • Integrate with other astronomy apps

In-app purchases

None

Spark Camera Control

No in-app purchases

None

Seestar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spark Camera Control free?
Spark Camera Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Seestar free?
Seestar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spark Camera Control or Seestar?
Seestar is rated higher. Spark Camera Control averages 3.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Seestar averages 4.2 from 334 ratings.
Do Spark Camera Control or Seestar have ads?
Neither Spark Camera Control nor Seestar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spark Camera Control or Seestar?
Spark Camera Control ships an update every 2 months, and Seestar monthly. Most recently, Spark Camera Control was updated on October 7, 2026 and Seestar on October 13, 2026.

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