Syrp vs Freefly Ember
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Wireless device control
- Multi-axis motion sync
- Keyframe motion setup
- Camera setting control
- Panorama and turntable modes
- Time-lapse customization
- Live axis control
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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
Freefly Ember
Control your Freefly Ember camera wirelessly from your iOS or iPadOS device. Adjust settings, review footage instantly, and export your best shots with ease. The app mirrors your camera's on-screen interface for a seamless workflow.
- Wireless camera connection
- Live preview
- Remote camera settings adjustment
- Instant video playback
- Export selected video clips
- Synced user interface
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Introducing remote wireless control for your Freefly Ember on iOS and iPadOS. Quickly adjust your camera settings, enjoy instant playback, and easily export your favorite shots, all directly from the app. The Ember app replicates all camera controls available on the on-camera UI, providing a cohesive and intuitive experience. Any changes made on your camera are reflected in the app instantly, ensuring you're always in full control. Key Features: Wireless Connection: Connect the app to your Freely Ember camera via the camera’s WiFi network to view live preview and control your camera settings. Instant Playback: Replay your shots instantly, allowing you to check and perfect your videos on the go. Export: Specify in/out points on videos and transfer your shots directly from the camera to your device with a few simple taps. Synced UI: Changes made on your camera are instantly mirrored on the app for a seamless experience. Video playback requires a device that supports ProRes decoding: iPhone 13 and newer iPad Mini 6th generation and newer iPad Pro 12.9” 5th generation and newer iPad Pro 11” 3rd generation and newer iPad Air 5th generation and newer Ensure your device's compatibility for the best experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Freefly Ember at 100% against Syrp's 15%. Freefly Ember also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.7). Syrp's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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.
Freefly Ember holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Syrp has 37 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Syrp's written reviews are positive against 100% of Freefly Ember's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Syrp | Freefly Ember |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (37 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Syrp Limited | FREEFLY SYSTEMS INC. |
Customer experience
Syrp
Freefly Ember
In-app purchases
Syrp
No in-app purchases
Freefly Ember
No in-app purchases
