Comparison

Remote Video Controller vs SnapKeeps

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

Head to head
About

Remote Video Controller

Control video recording on another device over the internet without complex pairing or shared Apple IDs. Turn any compatible device into a remote player for seamless video capture.

Highlights
  • Internet-based device control
  • No Bluetooth pairing required
  • Control devices with different Apple IDs
  • Use any device as a player
  • Remote recording start/stop
  • Adjust recording orientation
Features
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"Remote Video Controller" is an app that allows you to remotely control video recording via the internet. ~ Features ~ - Device Interconnectivity Beyond Bluetooth Limits No tedious pairing required. Connections that are impossible with standard Bluetooth—such as controlling an iPad from your Apple Watch—are easily achieved via the internet. - Control Anyone’s Device, Regardless of Apple ID There is no need for iCloud syncing or using the same Apple ID. You can even control a friend’s device with a different Apple ID simply by sharing a keyword. - Turn Any Device into Your Player! By installing the free receiver app ("Remote Video Recorder"), you can remotely control not only iPad but even another iPhone from your iPhone. ~ Setup Guide (Connecting the Two Apps) ~ 1. "Remote Video Controller" will automatically generate a 6-digit keyword upon startup. 2. Enter that 6-digit keyword into "Remote Video Recorder". 3. Tap the red circle button at the top to record and confirm that the video is saved to the Photos app. 4. Use the angle button to the right to rotate the recording and save it at your preferred orientation. 5. Ensure you are connected to the internet, then tap the antenna button in the top right. 6. Return to "Remote Video Controller" and confirm that you can start recording remotely. 7. Once finished, tap the antenna button again to end the remote session. *Steps 2-5 and 7 are performed within the separate app, "Remote Video Recorder". Remote Video Controller Subscription: 1 month auto-renewable subscription *A paid subscription is required to access all features. Privacy Policy: https://shin-app.tech/en/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SnapKeeps

This app temporarily stores your photos, screenshots, and camera captures for a set duration. It automatically deletes images after their retention period, helping to keep your main photo album organized. Features include custom retention times and text extraction from images.

Highlights
  • Temporary photo storage
  • Customizable retention periods
  • Automatic image deletion
  • OCR text extraction
  • Local storage only
  • Camera capture and photo import
Features
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SnapKeeps Hold memories briefly. Let go with grace. SnapKeeps is a minimal photo keeper that stores your camera captures, screenshots, and photos for a limited time only. Perfect for saving work schedules, quick notes, hotel room numbers, or anything you don’t need forever. •Set custom retention: 12 hours, 1 day, up to 30 days •Automatically deletes expired images •Capture with camera or import from Photos •Built-in OCR extracts text instantly •Keeps your main album clean and uncluttered •Gentle progress bar shows time remaining •No cloud — everything stays local Like petals falling with the wind, SnapKeeps believes not everything needs to last forever. Save it. Use it. Let it go.

Screenshots

Remote Video Controller4 screens
SnapKeeps3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SnapKeeps at Free against Remote Video Controller's $0.99. SnapKeeps also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Remote Video Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On ratings volume, 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

SnapKeeps is free to download; Remote Video Controller costs $0.99 up front. Remote Video Controller sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. SnapKeeps asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SnapKeeps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Video Controller ships an update every 4 days, SnapKeeps fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and July 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Remote Video Controller versus SnapKeeps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Video ControllerSnapKeeps
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.216.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkobunachou ozawaSeigi Kuraoka

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote Video Controller

Subscriptions1
  • A control keyword will be provided.$0.991 Month
None

SnapKeeps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Video Controller free?
Remote Video Controller costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SnapKeeps free?
SnapKeeps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Video Controller or SnapKeeps?
SnapKeeps is rated higher. Remote Video Controller averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SnapKeeps averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Remote Video Controller or SnapKeeps have ads?
Neither Remote Video Controller nor SnapKeeps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Video Controller or SnapKeeps?
Remote Video Controller ships an update every 4 days, and SnapKeeps fortnightly. Most recently, Remote Video Controller was updated on September 7, 2026 and SnapKeeps on July 25, 2026.

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