Comparison

Spark Camera Control vs SynCam

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

SynCam

Features
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Turn your events into stunning videos with Syncam! Syncam lets you seamlessly connect multiple iPhones to capture every angle of an event in perfect synchronization. Effortlessly combine footage from all devices into a polished, edited final video. Whether it’s a wedding, concert, or family gathering, Syncam makes multi-camera shooting simple, professional, and fun. Say goodbye to complex setups and hello to cinematic results!

Screenshots

Spark Camera Control4 screens
SynCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SynCam at every 5 days against Spark Camera Control's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spark Camera Control ships an update every 2 months, SynCam every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Spark Camera Control versus SynCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpark Camera ControlSynCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTangy Laboratories IncJian Shuo Wang

In-app purchases

None

Spark Camera Control

No in-app purchases

None

SynCam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spark Camera Control free?
Spark Camera Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SynCam free?
SynCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spark Camera Control or SynCam have ads?
Neither Spark Camera Control nor SynCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spark Camera Control or SynCam?
Spark Camera Control ships an update every 2 months, and SynCam every 5 days. Most recently, Spark Camera Control was updated on June 1, 2026 and SynCam on September 10, 2026.

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