Comparison

Camera Controller Lite vs iSmart DV2

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

Head to head
About

Camera Controller Lite

Control action cameras like GoPro, Xiaomi Yi, and Ricoh Theta remotely. Download media, execute custom scripts for time-lapses or HDR, and manage multiple cameras with live previews. No cloud uploads or account registration required.

Highlights
  • Supports GoPro, Xiaomi Yi, Ricoh Theta cameras
  • Direct Wi-Fi connection
  • Media browser for downloads
  • Customizable script executor
  • Multi-camera management
  • Live preview
  • Port scanner
Features
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The Camera Controller app controls action cameras like GoPro Hero, Xiaomi Yi, and Ricoh Theta cameras. Demo video: https://youtu.be/tTHdSfI1jhg ## Features ## - Supported models: GoPro Hero 2 (Wifi backpack), Hero 3, Hero 4/Session, Hero 5/Session, Hero 6, Hero 7, Fusion (360°), Hero+, HERO (2018), Xiaomi Yi/Yi 4k/Yi4K+, Ricoh Theta S/SC/V. - Connect to Wifi networks directly from the app (iOS 11 and newer). - Media browser for downloading photos and videos from the camera. - Script executor: execute scripts at specific weekdays, intervals, time ranges, time-lapse, etc. - Manage multiple-cameras. - Live preview (model dependent). - Customizable quick access mode. - Port scanner (for finding cameras connected in Wifi client mode). - No hidden cloud uploads or account registration. ## Scripts ## The Camera Controller app executes custom scripts using the built-in script executor. Scripts can control almost all aspects of the camera. Example scenarios are HDR/exposure series, time-lapse, custom capturing settings, multi-camera setups (for cameras which support Wifi client mode), automatic media backup,... YouTube playlist (how-tos): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP8X6xYv-qCybg_tfhGYcKZLWFjs-Z_eb Help: https://www.tequnique.com/cchelp/doku.php Website: https://www.tequnique.com/cameracontroller Please read camera model specific notes first: https://www.mobwheel.com/cchelp/doku.php?id=camera-specifics

About

iSmart DV2

Control your iCatch Single Board Camera remotely. Stream live video, capture photos and videos, and manage camera settings. Download and share your media easily.

Highlights
  • Live streaming preview
  • Trigger photo and video capture
  • Burst shot and delay capture
  • Adjust video quality and image size
  • Manage camera settings (white balance, SSID)
  • Format SD card and manage files
  • Playback and download media
Features
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This is an app for iCatch Single Board Camera (SBC) which it is a simple camera board with firmware SDK. The app can remotely control SBC, including following function. Connection procedure : 1.turn ON the Wi-Fi on iPhone/iPad and Camera 2.search camera SSID and connect, the password is 1234567890 3.after established the Wi-Fi connection, launch the app. Features: 1. Preview stream, Live streaming from camera. 2. Trigger action, In the preview stream, you can trigger camera to take a video or picture. 3. Support burst shot 4. Support delay capture. 5. Support video quality change. 6. Support image size change. 7. Support white-balance change 8. Format the camera SD card. 9. Listing photo & video files and download or delete files. 10. Single photo playback. 11. Automatic time correction with iPhone or iPad when established the connection. 12. Preview streaming is more smoothing. 13. Support video playback with audio before download. 14. Support upside down. 15. Support slow motion. 16. Support TimeLapsed record as video or picture. 17. Support social network sharing 18. Support change camera SSID & password ( remember turn off/on camera wifi) 19. Support Date-Time Stamp setting in video mode 20. Support playback time-lapsed and slow motion video without download

Screenshots

Camera Controller Lite4 screens
iSmart DV24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iSmart DV2 at 4.3 against Camera Controller Lite's 2.5. iSmart DV2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ratings volume (750 vs 4). Camera Controller Lite's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Camera Controller Lite sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. iSmart DV2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iSmart DV2 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSmart DV2 has 750 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Camera Controller Lite's written reviews are positive against 24% of iSmart DV2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Controller Lite ships an update fortnightly, iSmart DV2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Camera Controller Lite versus iSmart DV2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Controller LiteiSmart DV2
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (4 ratings)4.3 (750 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews24.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4750 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarald MeyeriCatch Technology Inc.,

Customer experience

Camera Controller Lite

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative90.0%

iSmart DV2

All ratings750 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive24.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative70.4%

Bugs and requests

Camera Controller Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

iSmart DV2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera disconnects from app
  • Unable to download media files
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve WiFi connectivity
  • Add more camera settings and controls
  • Allow direct photo/video transfer to mobile device
  • Enhance user interface and navigation

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Camera Controller Lite

One-time12
  • GoPro Hero 3 W/S/B$1.99
  • Xiaomi Yi$1.99
  • GoPro Hero 4$2.99
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  • GoPro Hero 4 Session$2.99
  • GoPro Hero+$2.99
  • GoPro HERO (2018)$2.99
  • GoPro Hero 7$2.99
  • GoPro Hero 5 Session$3.99
  • GoPro Hero 5$3.99
  • GoPro Hero 6$3.99
  • Ricoh Theta V$4.99
  • GoPro Fusion$5.99
None

iSmart DV2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camera Controller Lite free?
Camera Controller Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iSmart DV2 free?
iSmart DV2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Camera Controller Lite or iSmart DV2?
iSmart DV2 is rated higher. Camera Controller Lite averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while iSmart DV2 averages 4.3 from 750 ratings.
Do Camera Controller Lite or iSmart DV2 have ads?
Neither Camera Controller Lite nor iSmart DV2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Controller Lite or iSmart DV2?
Camera Controller Lite ships an update fortnightly, and iSmart DV2 monthly. Most recently, Camera Controller Lite was updated on September 3, 2026 and iSmart DV2 on September 27, 2026.

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