Comparison

BtCamera vs Remote Video Controller

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

Head to head
About

BtCamera

Features
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You can control while monitoring the camera image using WiFi, Bluetooth. You can monitor without going through the server You can monitor camera images of multiple terminals. ※ You can monitor two cameras and experience stereo images 1Remote contro You can do the following operations. zoom shutter Light Camera switch Luminance self timer Setting menu Camera size Photo Save   ※Picture storage location sound Mask of camera screen ※(black out, white out) : Suppresses the influence on Object of shooting (animals,etc) ※Can be set only from the controller How to use Please turn on WiFi and Bluetooth before turning on 1.Launch application on camera side 2.Launch application on controller side 3.Expose its existence from the controller side. Dialog box> Please enter distinguished name 4.Detect existence on camera side. -> Apply for connection permission. Dialog box> found PeerID [device name][distinguished name] 5.Check the connection on the controller side. Dialog box> Allow connection [device name][distinguished name] Connection completed. 2.Camera View Up to 8? terminal images can be monitored.(The actual machine check is three units.) ※Monitor image is downsized. How to use Please turn on WiFi and Bluetooth before turning on 1.Launch application on camera side 2.Launch monitor application 3.Existence is disclosed from the monitor side. ※Existence is disclosed from the monitor side. ※If the existence disclosure dialog is not displayed, click "Connect to host" in the setting button 4.Detect existence on camera side. -> Apply for connection permission. 5.Check the connection on the monitor side. 6.When another camera is started -> It detects the existence after startup. -> Apply for connection permission. 7.Check the connection on the monitor side. 8.Repeat 6 ->7. Connection completed. You can create 3D photos and 3D movies (time-lapse) with 2 cameras and 1 monitor When 2 cameras and 1 monitor, the shooting button is displayed at the bottom of the monitor screen. Movie creation processing is done at the end of shooting ※ Please match the resolution of the two cameras. ※The real-time performance is impaired depending on the processing capacity and resolution of the camera->Please lower the resolution together Ver.1.03 Fixed bug with IOS version upgrade

About

Remote Video Controller

Control video recording on another device over the internet without complex pairing or shared Apple IDs. Turn any compatible device into a remote player for seamless video capture.

Highlights
  • Internet-based device control
  • No Bluetooth pairing required
  • Control devices with different Apple IDs
  • Use any device as a player
  • Remote recording start/stop
  • Adjust recording orientation
Features
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"Remote Video Controller" is an app that allows you to remotely control video recording via the internet. ~ Features ~ - Device Interconnectivity Beyond Bluetooth Limits No tedious pairing required. Connections that are impossible with standard Bluetooth—such as controlling an iPad from your Apple Watch—are easily achieved via the internet. - Control Anyone’s Device, Regardless of Apple ID There is no need for iCloud syncing or using the same Apple ID. You can even control a friend’s device with a different Apple ID simply by sharing a keyword. - Turn Any Device into Your Player! By installing the free receiver app ("Remote Video Recorder"), you can remotely control not only iPad but even another iPhone from your iPhone. ~ Setup Guide (Connecting the Two Apps) ~ 1. "Remote Video Controller" will automatically generate a 6-digit keyword upon startup. 2. Enter that 6-digit keyword into "Remote Video Recorder". 3. Tap the red circle button at the top to record and confirm that the video is saved to the Photos app. 4. Use the angle button to the right to rotate the recording and save it at your preferred orientation. 5. Ensure you are connected to the internet, then tap the antenna button in the top right. 6. Return to "Remote Video Controller" and confirm that you can start recording remotely. 7. Once finished, tap the antenna button again to end the remote session. *Steps 2-5 and 7 are performed within the separate app, "Remote Video Recorder". Remote Video Controller Subscription: 1 month auto-renewable subscription *A paid subscription is required to access all features. Privacy Policy: https://shin-app.tech/en/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BtCamera4 screens
Remote Video Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BtCamera at Free against Remote Video Controller's $0.99. BtCamera also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.2). Remote Video Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). On ads 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

BtCamera is free to download; Remote Video Controller costs $0.99 up front. Remote Video Controller sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. BtCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BtCamera ships an update every 6 months, Remote Video Controller every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BtCamera versus Remote Video Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBtCameraRemote Video Controller
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIROYASU MACHIGUCHIkobunachou ozawa

In-app purchases

None

BtCamera

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote Video Controller

Subscriptions1
  • A control keyword will be provided.$0.991 Month

Questions

Is BtCamera free?
BtCamera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Video Controller free?
Remote Video Controller costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do BtCamera or Remote Video Controller have ads?
Neither BtCamera nor Remote Video Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BtCamera or Remote Video Controller?
BtCamera ships an update every 6 months, and Remote Video Controller every 4 days. Most recently, BtCamera was updated on September 18, 2026 and Remote Video Controller on September 30, 2026.

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