# Camrote vs Sony | Creators' App

The clearest difference is rating: Camrote at 4.4 against Sony | Creators' App's 3.9. Camrote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (49% vs 22%). Sony | Creators' App's advantage is chart position (#147 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 589). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camrote sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sony | Creators' App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Camrote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 589 and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Camrote's written reviews are positive against 22% of Sony | Creators' App's.

Camrote ships an update every 3 weeks, Sony | Creators' App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camrote | Sony | Creators' App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camrote/id1408732788/reviews)** | [3.9 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-creators-app/id1616622856/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 589 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **48.7% of reviews** | 22.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#147** |
| Size | 41 MB | 309 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.7 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Mitchell](https://appshunter.io/developer/931291352) | [Sony Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315534741) |

## What reviewers say

### Camrote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camrote/id1408732788)

Control your Sony camera remotely for a variety of shooting needs, from family portraits to complex scenes. Transfer full-resolution RAW or JPEG files, adjust settings easily, and utilize compositional tools. Features include an intervalometer, geotagging, and a dark theme for low-light conditions.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Full-resolution RAW/JPEG transfer, QR, NFC, or manual connection, Shutter and bulb mode control, Intervalometer with bulb shooting, Geotagging via GPX, Batch or single image download

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grid Overlays | $3.99 | one-time |
| Timelapse | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Focus Stacking | $5.99 | one-time |
| Geotagging | $6.99 | one-time |
| All Functionality | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Features + Focus Stacking | $14.99 | one-time |
| Fund me (Small) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Fund me (Medium) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Fund me (Large) | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to connect and use
- 🚀 Smooth remote control functionality
- 💡 Useful features like live view and remote shutter
- 🤝 Good support for various Sony camera models

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and connection issues
- 🔍 Limited camera settings control
- 🔍 Inability to focus remotely
- 🐛 Buggy timelapse feature

**Reported bugs**

- Shutter button not working
- Inability to transfer RAW files
- App crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with newer Sony camera models

**Requested features**

- Add remote focus control
- Improve timelapse functionality
- Enhance camera settings control
- Provide more reliable connectivity


### Sony | Creators' App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-creators-app/id1616622856)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Access a cloud platform for creators to manage and edit photos and videos from Sony cameras. Transfer files, remotely control your camera, and access inspiration content anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote camera operation, Photo and video transfer, Cloud storage and management, Video editing with AI, Camera settings backup, Software updates

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $4.99 | per month |
| 500 GB | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy photo transfers
- 👍 Useful remote camera control features
- 🤳 Convenient for self-portraits and practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and frequent disconnections
- 🔒 Overly aggressive demands for full photo library access
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive user experience
- 🤖 Buggy and crash-prone app

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect to certain camera models
- Timestamps on imported photos are incorrect
- Frequent login issues and server errors

**Requested features**

- Add swipe gestures for photo browsing
- Allow selective photo access, not full library
- Improve GPS location tagging reliability
- Provide a dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camrote free?

Camrote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sony | Creators' App free?

Sony | Creators' App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Camrote or Sony | Creators' App?

Camrote is rated higher. Camrote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 589 ratings, while Sony | Creators' App averages 3.9 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Camrote or Sony | Creators' App have ads?

Sony | Creators' App shows ads; Camrote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Camrote or Sony | Creators' App?

Camrote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sony | Creators' App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Camrote was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sony | Creators' App on October 28, 2026.

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