Comparison

Camera Controller Lite vs Control Wifi Sony Camera App

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

Control Wifi Sony Camera App

Wirelessly control your Sony camera from your smartphone. Capture photos and record videos remotely, adjusting settings like shutter speed and ISO. Supports a wide range of Alpha, Cyber-shot, and Action Cam models.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote shooting
  • Adjust shutter speed
  • Adjust exposure
  • Adjust ISO
  • Adjust exposure compensation
  • Take photos
  • Record movies
Features
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Control your Sony camera wirelessly with just a few touches. The applications support a wide range of Alpha and Cyber-shot Sony cameras, just connect and do the captures remotely through the app. It will walk you through for detailed steps when you first launch. Features: - Take pictures from up to as much as Wifi range allow - Adjust different parameter with ease, including: shutter speed, exposure, ISO, exposure compensation - Take photo/ record movies Supported devices: RX100 V (Dsc-RX100M5) RX10 M III (DSC-RX10M3) HX80 (DSC-HX80) RX1R II (DSC-RX1RM2) RX100 IV (DSC-RX100M4) RX10 II (DSC-RX10M2) HX90 (DSC-HX90) WX500 (DSC-WX500) RX100 III HX60V (DSC-HX60V) HX400V (DSC-HX400V) α6500 (ILCE-6500) α6300 (A6300) α7S II (ILCE-7SM2) α7R II (ILCE-7RM2) α7S (A7S) α5100 (A5100) α6000 (ILCE-6000) α5000 (ILCE-5000) α7R (ILCE-7R/B) α7 (ILCE-7/B) Alpha NEX-5R Alpha NEX-5T (NEX-5T) Alpha NEX-6 (NEX-6) Action Cam FDR-X3000 (FDR-X3000) Action Cam HDR-AS50 (HDR-AS50) Action Cam HDR AS20 (HDR-AS20) Action Cam HDR-AS100 (HDR-AS100) Action Cam HDR-AS300 (HDR-AS300) Action Cam HDR-AS200 Action Cam FDR-X1000 (FDR-X1000) Action Cam Mini HDR-AZ1 (HDR-AZ1) Action Cam HDR-AS15 (HDR-AS15) Action Cam HDR-AS30 (HDR-AS30) α1 (I, II) α7 II α7 III α7 IV α7R III α7R IV α7R V α7S III α7C (I, II) α7C R α9 (I, II, III) α6100 α6400 α6600 α6700 FX3 FX30 RX1R III RX10 III RX10 IV RX100 VI RX100 VII ZV-1 ZV-1 II ZV-1F ZV-E1 ZV-E10 ZV-E10 II HX90V HX99 Developed with Camera Remote API by Sony If you choose to purchase the subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the App Store after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. If you don’t choose to purchase any subscription, you can simply continue using the app for free with limited functions. Privacy:https://sites.google.com/view/huong-nguyen-privacy/home Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/huongnguyenterms/home

Screenshots

Camera Controller Lite4 screens
Control Wifi Sony Camera App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Control Wifi Sony Camera App at 4.0 against Camera Controller Lite's 2.5. Control Wifi Sony Camera App also leads on ratings volume (144 vs 4). Camera Controller Lite's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Control Wifi Sony Camera App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Control Wifi Sony Camera App holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control Wifi Sony Camera App has 144 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Controller Lite ships an update fortnightly, Control Wifi Sony Camera App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Camera Controller Lite versus Control Wifi Sony Camera App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Controller LiteControl Wifi Sony Camera App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (4 ratings)4.0 (144 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4144 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarald MeyerHuong Nguyen

Customer experience

Camera Controller Lite

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

Control Wifi Sony Camera App

All ratings144 ratings
Positive72.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative91.7%

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
Show 9 more
  • 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
10 purchases

Control Wifi Sony Camera App

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly with 3 days trial3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly with 7 days trial$2.991 Month
  • Weekly plus with 3 days trial$2.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • 6 Months with 7 days trial$3.996 Months
  • 1 Year with 7 days trial$4.991 Year
  • Weekly Offer7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 6 Months plus - 7 days trial7 Days trial$9.996 Months
  • 1 Year Plus with 7 days trial7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Annually Offer1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$4.99

Questions

Is Camera Controller Lite free?
Camera Controller Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Control Wifi Sony Camera App free?
Control Wifi Sony Camera App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camera Controller Lite or Control Wifi Sony Camera App?
Control Wifi Sony Camera App is rated higher. Camera Controller Lite averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Control Wifi Sony Camera App averages 4.0 from 144 ratings.
Do Camera Controller Lite or Control Wifi Sony Camera App have ads?
Neither Camera Controller Lite nor Control Wifi Sony Camera App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Controller Lite or Control Wifi Sony Camera App?
Camera Controller Lite ships an update fortnightly, and Control Wifi Sony Camera App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Camera Controller Lite was updated on September 23, 2026 and Control Wifi Sony Camera App on October 18, 2026.

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