Spark Camera Control vs SynCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Wireless camera shutter control
- Remote photo and video capture
- Time lapse creation
- Bulb ramping for sunsets
- Long-range connectivity (up to 100')
- BLE connectivity
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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)
SynCam
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Spark Camera Control | SynCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tangy Laboratories Inc | Jian Shuo Wang |
In-app purchases
Spark Camera Control
No in-app purchases
SynCam
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Spark Camera Control free?
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Do Spark Camera Control or SynCam have ads?
Which is updated more often, Spark Camera Control or SynCam?
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