Comparison

Syrp vs Benro Connect

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

Head to head
About

Syrp

This app enables wireless control of motion control devices for filmmaking and photography. It supports multiple devices for complex shots, offers tutorials, and allows camera setting adjustments. Ideal for both beginners and professionals.

Highlights
  • Wireless device control
  • Multi-axis motion sync
  • Keyframe motion setup
  • Camera setting control
  • Panorama and turntable modes
  • Time-lapse customization
  • Live axis control
Features
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Connect wirelessly to a Syrp motion control product with the Syrp App, a beautifully simple mobile app that accommodates both beginners through to experienced filmmakers and photographers. The app is extremely easy to use and allows you to sync multiple devices together for shooting motion control of up to 3-axis. Also included are quick setup tutorials and help screens to help make sure you are up and running as quickly as possible. Compatibility. Motion Control: Genie Mini, Genie Micro, Genie Mini II, Genie II Linear, Genie II Pan Tilt and Genie One. Cameras: Compatible with 100's of cameras including mirror-less, DSLR's, video cameras and smartphones. Refer to specific motion control product details for more. Features in the current release: - Motion time-lapse and video - Keyframe motion setup - Bounce back for video (repeat) - Control camera settings like ISO, Shutter and Aperture from the app when connected via USB. Check camera compatibility at syrp.co - Multi-row Panorama for high resolution 'Gigapixel' images - Turntable mode for automating product photography and videography - Stop Motion - HDR support - Time-lapse: Customize move shoot delay, interval, record time and playback time - Set time-lapse movement to move-shoot-move or continuous movement - Save your own presets or select from our built-in options - Set your ease in / ease out for smoothly ramping movement - Quick Setup modes for simpler timelapse and video moves - Live Drive mode for live axis control using the built-in app joystick - Regular free firmware upgrades for new features

About

Benro Connect

Control your smart tripod head and modules for advanced photography. Remotely adjust angles, preview shots, and utilize programmable modes like time-lapse and panoramas. Achieve professional astrophotography and smooth day-to-night time-lapses with real-time light detection.

Highlights
  • Remote tripod head control
  • Real-time shot preview
  • Programmable shooting modes
  • Astrophotography tracking
  • Holy Grail time-lapse
  • Live streaming capability
Features
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Benro Connect is designed to control the Polaris Smart Electric Tripod Head and Theta Smart Modules, delivering an uparalleled experience in long-distance photography. [Polaris Smart Electric Tripod Head] With the app connected to Polaris, you can remotely control the shooting angle and preview your shots in real-time on your mobile device via Wi-Fi or cellular networks, offering great flexibility. The app supports various programmable shooting modes such as time-lapse, panoramic shooting, and sunrise/sunset time-lapse. Additionally, when paired with the optional Astro kit, Polaris can be transformed into a professional equatorial mount, allowing you to easily capture stars using the GoTo feature and automatically track stars for long-exposure shots without star trails. [Fine-Tuning and Remote Control] By wirelessly connecting the app with Battery Module and Camera Control Module, you can not only fine-tune the leveling but also achieve precise remote camera control, including live view, parameter adjustments, and media file management, making the shooting process more efficient and flexible. [Holy Grail Time-Lapse Shooting] By wirelessly connecting the app with Battery Module, Camera Control and Optical Sensor Module, enabling real-time ambient light detection. The Camera Control Module can then combine sensor input with advanced algorithms to dynamically adjust exposure settings, ensuring smooth transitions from day to night (and vice versa) for Holy Grail time-lapse photography. [Live Streaming] By wirelessly connecting the app to Battery Module and GoLive Module, you can easily enable real-time live streaming.

Screenshots

Syrp4 screens
Benro Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Benro Connect at 2.3 against Syrp's 1.7. Benro Connect also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 15%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Benro Connect holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Syrp's written reviews are positive against 41% of Benro Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Syrp ships an update monthly, Benro Connect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Syrp versus Benro Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyrpBenro Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (37 ratings)2.3 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.5% of reviews40.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better28
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB327 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSyrp LimitedBenro Image Technology Industrial Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Syrp

All ratings35 ratings
Positive17.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive14.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative80.6%

Benro Connect

All ratings28 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral10.7%
Negative60.7%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral14.8%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

None

Syrp

No in-app purchases

None

Benro Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Syrp free?
Syrp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Benro Connect free?
Benro Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Syrp or Benro Connect?
Benro Connect is rated higher. Syrp averages 1.7 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Benro Connect averages 2.3 from 28 ratings.
Do Syrp or Benro Connect have ads?
Neither Syrp nor Benro Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Syrp or Benro Connect?
Syrp ships an update monthly, and Benro Connect every 2 weeks. Most recently, Syrp was updated on October 17, 2026 and Benro Connect on October 15, 2026.

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