# Camera Remote Watch vs Camera Remote Control App

The clearest difference is rating: Camera Remote Control App at 3.7 against Camera Remote Watch's 1.5. Camera Remote Control App also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (148 vs 11). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Camera Remote Watch costs $2.49 and Camera Remote Control App $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Camera Remote Control App holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Remote Control App has 148 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Camera Remote Watch's written reviews are positive against 26% of Camera Remote Control App's.

Camera Remote Watch ships an update every 8 months, Camera Remote Control App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Remote Watch | Camera Remote Control App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.49 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [1.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-remote-watch/id1348597095/reviews) | **[3.7 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-remote-control-app/id1415866415/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **148** |
| Positive reviews | 18.5% of reviews | **25.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | #189 |
| Size | 1 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppMosaic.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/301672819) | [Georgi Zlatinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/923406673) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Remote Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-remote-watch/id1348597095)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Control your phone's camera remotely from your smartwatch. Take photos without touching your device and preview them on your wrist. Ideal for hands-free photography.

**Highlights:** Remote camera shutter control, Take photos without touching phone, Preview photos on smartwatch, Store photos in phone gallery, Works with Fitbit and Garmin

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Camera Remote Control App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-remote-control-app/id1415866415)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Control your device's camera remotely from another iOS device. Capture photos with customizable delays, switch cameras, and adjust flash and sound settings without needing a timer. Ideal for group shots and creative photo sessions.

**Highlights:** Remote photo capture, Customizable photo delays, Switch between front/rear cameras, Flash and sound control, Automatic photo series, Save photos on both devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple to use
- 👍 Works as promised (for some)
- 👍 Good for remote photo taking
- 👍 Great customer service (mentioned by a few)
- 👍 Innovative concept (mentioned by a few)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 No live camera view
- 😞 Cannot see image before taking photo
- 😞 Useless without live view
- 😞 Only a remote shutter button
- 😞 Does not work for video

**Reported bugs**

- App does not work
- No picture on controlling device
- Does not show live camera view
- Cannot use second device as monitor
- Screen orientation only vertical

**Requested features**

- Live camera view on controlling device
- Ability to use video function
- Landscape mode support
- Access to other cameras (front/back)
- Manual focus control


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Remote Watch free?

Camera Remote Watch costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Camera Remote Control App free?

Camera Remote Control App costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Camera Remote Watch or Camera Remote Control App?

Camera Remote Control App is rated higher. Camera Remote Watch averages 1.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Camera Remote Control App averages 3.7 from 148 ratings.

### Do Camera Remote Watch or Camera Remote Control App have ads?

Neither Camera Remote Watch nor Camera Remote Control App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Remote Watch or Camera Remote Control App?

Camera Remote Watch ships an update every 8 months, and Camera Remote Control App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Camera Remote Watch was updated on October 12, 2026 and Camera Remote Control App on October 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Camera Remote Watch or Camera Remote Control App?

Camera Remote Watch currently peaks at #95 in the App Store charts, and Camera Remote Control App at #189. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*