Motion BOX vs NEEWER Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Motion BOX
Control multiple Motion BOX devices simultaneously for real-time pan and tilt. Program complex shots with the SliderONE PRO. Features a simple interface, instant Bluetooth connection, and in-app firmware updates.
- Control multiple Motion BOX setups
- Real-time pan & tilt
- Program parallax shots
- Simple user interface
- Instant Bluetooth connection
- Firmware updates via phone
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Motion BOX App One App to control all Motion BOX setups! Motion BOX App lets you control all types of product combinations with a Motion BOX in it. You can control 2 Motion BOXes at the same time with the Motion BOX App and achieve real-time pan & tilt controls. Or, you can control the SliderONE PRO with the Motion BOX attached on it and program parallax shots easily. Simple user interface. Motion BOX App is the latest app of edelkrone where we have combined all our expertise to offer you the smoothest and simplest user experience. Firmware update through your phone. Motion BOX App also takes care of the firmware updates of your Motion BOX. Just make sure you turn on your automatic updates in your phone to get the latest firmware. So, next time you connect to your Motion BOX, it automatically updates the firmware with a single button. No need for pairing. Motion BOX App instantly detects and connects to Motion BOXes in the bluetooth range. There is no pairing procedure. Its the fastest experience available. Collects user feedbacks. Send us your feedback through the Motion BOX App, request features or report bugs (hopefully not too much).
NEEWER Studio
This platform allows photographers to manage their smart hardware. It facilitates quick interaction between mobile phones and connected photography equipment.
- Smart hardware management
- Photography equipment control
- Mobile phone integration
- Rapid interaction
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NEEWER Studio is a smart hardware management platform for photography. Through NEEWER Studio, you can complete the rapid interaction between mobile phones and smart hardware.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NEEWER Studio at 4.4 against Motion BOX's 3.0. NEEWER Studio also leads on ratings volume (592 vs 6). Motion BOX's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NEEWER Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NEEWER Studio has 592 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Motion BOX's written reviews are positive against 31% of NEEWER Studio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Motion BOX ships an update every 3 weeks, NEEWER Studio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Motion BOX | NEEWER Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) | 4.4 (592 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 30.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 592 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | edelkrone | Shenzhen NEEWER Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Motion BOX
NEEWER Studio
Bugs and requests
Motion BOX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NEEWER Studio
Reported bugs
5 issues- App unable to connect to devices
- Lights not responding to app controls
- Saved settings not persisting
- Verification emails not being received
- Unexpected app behavior after updates
Requested features
5 requests- Custom lighting sequences and timing
- Ability to save different settings for each light
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Improved group/scene management
- iPad-optimized UI
In-app purchases
Motion BOX
No in-app purchases
NEEWER Studio
No in-app purchases
