Comparison

Camera Controller Lite vs goWatch for GoPro®

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

goWatch for GoPro®

Control your GoPro camera directly from your Apple Watch. Start/stop recording, change modes, and get camera information like battery level and free space. Compatible with a wide range of GoPro Hero models.

Highlights
  • Start/stop recording
  • Power off camera
  • Tag moments
  • Change camera mode
  • Locate camera
  • View camera information
Features
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The goWatch app for GoPro® cameras allows you to remote control your GoPro® cameras directly from your Apple Watch. Demo video: https://youtu.be/FjfV_0xoDIw ### Compatible GoPro® cameras: GoPro® Hero 5 Black Edition, GoPro® Hero 5 Session, GoPro® Hero 6 Black Edition, GoPro® Hero 7 White/Silver/Black Edition, GoPro® Hero13 Black, Hero12 Black, Hero11 Black, Hero10 Black, Hero9 Black, and Hero8 Black, Mission 1 Pro, GoPro® Hero 11 Mini, GoPro® Max, Max 2 360°, and GoPro® Fusion 360° cameras. ### IMPORTANT: If you do not find the app after purchase on your watch: Please install the app with the App Store app on your watch (not on the iPhone!). ### Features: - Start/stop recording - Power off the camera - Tag moment - Change the camera mode (photo, video, multi-shot) and presets (*new*) - Locate the camera - Show camera information (battery level, free space, number of videos and images, ...) - *New*: Show the last camera state (connected, recording) on the watch front screen (camera status complication). - *New*: Keep camera connection alive while app is in background. - *New*: Capture countdown (3/5/10/15/20 s). ### Disclaimer This product and/or service is not affiliated with, endorsed by or in any way associated with GoPro Inc. or its products and services. GoPro, HERO and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc

Screenshots

Camera Controller Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Camera Controller Lite at Free against goWatch for GoPro®'s $2.99. Camera Controller Lite also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and rating (2.5 vs 2.3). goWatch for GoPro®'s advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 0%) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). 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

Camera Controller Lite is free to download; goWatch for GoPro® costs $2.99 up front. Camera Controller Lite sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. goWatch for GoPro® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera Controller Lite holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: goWatch for GoPro® has 40 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Camera Controller Lite's written reviews are positive against 41% of goWatch for GoPro®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Controller Lite ships an update fortnightly, goWatch for GoPro® every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Camera Controller Lite versus goWatch for GoPro®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Controller LitegoWatch for GoPro®
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating2.5 (4 ratings) — better2.3 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews41.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings440 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#52 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarald MeyerHarald Meyer

Customer experience

Camera Controller Lite

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

goWatch for GoPro®

All ratings40 ratings
Positive32.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative65.0%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive41.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative54.3%

Bugs and requests

Camera Controller Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

goWatch for GoPro®

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App fails to download after payment
  • App doesn't appear on Apple Watch after purchase
  • Bluetooth pairing fails or hangs indefinitely
  • Connection drops within minutes of pairing
  • App crashes during recording
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  • Pairing process shows cryptic device names (???) instead of camera names
  • Grey 'Purchased' button instead of download option
  • Incompatibility with GoPro Hero 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 models (inconsistent)
  • Watch Series compatibility issues

Requested features

7 requests
  • Live preview/real-time video feed
  • Ability to rename cameras for multiple device users
  • Improved connection stability
  • Better troubleshooting documentation
  • Updated tutorial videos
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  • Faster response times
  • Persistent connection without screen timeout

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

goWatch for GoPro®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camera Controller Lite free?
Camera Controller Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is goWatch for GoPro® free?
goWatch for GoPro® costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Camera Controller Lite or goWatch for GoPro®?
Camera Controller Lite is rated higher. Camera Controller Lite averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while goWatch for GoPro® averages 2.3 from 40 ratings.
Do Camera Controller Lite or goWatch for GoPro® have ads?
Neither Camera Controller Lite nor goWatch for GoPro® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Controller Lite or goWatch for GoPro®?
Camera Controller Lite ships an update fortnightly, and goWatch for GoPro® every 6 weeks. Most recently, Camera Controller Lite was updated on September 3, 2026 and goWatch for GoPro® on September 25, 2026.

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