# Camera Remote Watch vs Arsenal 2

The clearest difference is price: Arsenal 2 at Free against Camera Remote Watch's $2.49. Arsenal 2 also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). Camera Remote Watch's advantage is chart position (#32 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Arsenal 2 is free to download; Camera Remote Watch costs $2.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Arsenal 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arsenal 2 has 941 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Camera Remote Watch's written reviews are positive against 29% of Arsenal 2's.

Camera Remote Watch ships an update every 8 months, Arsenal 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Remote Watch | Arsenal 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.49 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-remote-watch/id1348597095/reviews) | **[4.4 (941 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arsenal-2/id1538203364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **941** |
| Positive reviews | 18.3% of reviews | **28.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 498 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppMosaic.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/301672819) | [North of You, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298801925) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Remote Watch

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

**Currently charting:** #32 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


### Arsenal 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arsenal-2/id1538203364)

This app provides intelligent remote control for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, offering both automated smart settings and full manual control. It helps photographers capture challenging scenes like HDR and timelapses with ease, ensuring sharp focus and perfect exposure.

**Highlights:** Smart Mode with machine learning scene analysis, Full manual camera control via smartphone, Live shot preview, High Dynamic Range (HDR) automation, Focus stacking for sharp images, Automated timelapse capture, Remote shutter trigger up to 100 feet

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Immediate results, focused, clear, perfect shots
- 🔍 Helpful for settings and viewing results
- 📷 Exceptional product, helps improve photography
- 👍 Wonderful controller and app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes, freezes, and disconnects frequently
- 🔋 Battery drains quickly
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer cameras
- 🤔 Unclear how to use features, lacking tutorials
- 🔍 Poor image quality from stacking/processing features

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to save/load panoramic files
- Incompatible with certain camera models/lenses
- Night mode turns off camera during 'star focus'
- Upside down/portrait orientation issues with phone mount

**Requested features**

- Add support for GPS data
- Improve panorama functionality
- Implement true BULB mode support
- Provide raw/DNG file output for stacked images
- Add iPad app version with larger interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Remote Watch free?

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

### Is Arsenal 2 free?

Arsenal 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Camera Remote Watch or Arsenal 2?

Arsenal 2 is rated higher. Camera Remote Watch averages 1.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Arsenal 2 averages 4.4 from 941 ratings.

### Do Camera Remote Watch or Arsenal 2 have ads?

Neither Camera Remote Watch nor Arsenal 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Remote Watch or Arsenal 2?

Camera Remote Watch ships an update every 8 months, and Arsenal 2 monthly. Most recently, Camera Remote Watch was updated on October 25, 2026 and Arsenal 2 on October 21, 2026.

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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.*