Camrote vs ProCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Camrote
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.
- 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
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With features tailored to everyone from amateur to Pro photographers Camrote has you covered, making it a fantastic tool for remote control of your Sony Alpha or Cyber-shot camera. From taking family self-portraits to setting up and capturing complex scenes, Camrote is the tool for your remote control needs! Features & Benefits • Easy transfer of full-resolution RAW* files (or JPEG... or both!) from your supported camera. • Simple connection process via QR, NFC, recently connected devices or manual entry. • Ability to change shutter settings with the flick of a finger. • Fantastic compositional tools for any situation. • Bulb and Continuous shooting modes*. • Ability to switch between landscape and portrait aspect ratios. • Simple to use and effective intervalometer mode, including BULB shooting. • A beautiful default dark theme to help you when working in low-light conditions. • Intuitive UI for capturing geotagging tracks via GPX for import to Lightroom or other editing software**. • Easy interface for either batch download or single download of captured images. • Designed from the ground up to be fast and intuitive on both iPhone and iPad to make capturing photos a breeze. • Customisable UI: Choose whether to configure shutter settings using a slider or radio buttons. Coming Soon • Shooting presets. Future Functionalities • Apple Watch support to configure and capture photos from your wrist! • Auto exposure ramping for intervalometer (pending research to see if an iOS device is powerful enough to do the necessary calculations). • Support for remote control of other camera manufacturers*** Made with Love Camrote is made with love in Wales, by an avid Amateur photographer and has the support of a large community of beta testers who are constantly suggesting brilliant new features and ideas! It will only continue to become a better remote control tool with time. In-App Purchases Some features require in-app purchases to use, or are extendable via an in-app purchase. These purchases will be charged to your iTunes Account. Terms and Conditions can be found here: http://camrote.app/terms_and_conditions * Only on supported cameras. See our support page form more info. ** Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. *** Some manufacturers may not be supported where documentation is not available. Camrote uses the Camera Remote API by Sony via ROCC, and works along side Imaging Edge Mobile and Play Memories. Sony, α, Alpha, Cyber-shot, NEX, RX are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
ProCam
Control your Sony camera remotely to capture stunning photos with manual exposure settings. Edit and share your images with a variety of tools and filters, all from your mobile device.
- Remote camera control
- Manual exposure settings
- Dynamic zoom
- Multiple shooting modes
- Photo editing tools
- Direct sharing
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Unleash your creativity with ProCam, a seamless remote control app for your Sony PlayMemories Mobile camera. ProCam allows you to capture striking photos with manual exposure settings. Effortlessly edit and share your photographic masterpieces with friends. KEY FEATURES - Remote control functionality for Sony PlayMemories Mobile cameras - Dynamic zoom capabilities for precise scene composition - Choose from a variety of shooting modes such as Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual (dependent on camera and firmware) - Take charge of exposure settings, including exposure compensation (EV), ISO speed, aperture, and shutter speed (in accordance with exposure mode) - Fine-tune white balance presets for optimal color accuracy - Edit your photos with versatile tools like cropping, filter effects, and blur - Share your favorite moments easily through iMessage, Facebook, Twitter, and more DEVICE SUPPORT Sony discontinued the PlayMemories Mobile interface in March 2017. Cameras released after this date such as the Sony a7R III may not be compatible with ProCam. Supported cameras according to Sony's developer guidelines include the following. Sony a7, Sony a7S II, Sony a7R, Sony a7R II, Sony a7S, Sony a5000, Sony a5100, Sony av6000, Sony a6300, Sony a6500, Sony NEX-5R, Sony NEX-5T, Sony NEX-6, Sony HX60, Sony HX80, Sony HX90, Sony HX400, Sony WX500, Sony RX10 II, Sony RX10 III, Sony RX100 III, Sony RX100 IV, Sony RX100 V, Sony DSC-QX10, Sony DSC-QX30, Sony DSC-QX100, Sony ILCE-QX1. Kindly be aware that certain devices may require the installation of the 'Smart Remote Embedded' service from the camera's built-in app store to enable WiFi connectivity. Please refer to your camera's manual for specific guidance. Additionally, it's important to note that as a third-party developer, we cannot assure universal device support for all PlayMemories Mobile cameras. Sony retains the right to restrict third-party usage and alter interface settings at its own discretion. We recommend staying informed about any updates or changes through official channels. IN-APP PURCHASES ProCam is free to download with a one-time in app purchase and a monthly in-app subscription option. Subscribe to unlock exclusive content and features. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. More information: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Camrote at 49% against ProCam's 0%. Camrote also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (545 vs 1). 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. Camrote sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and ProCam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Camrote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camrote has 545 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Camrote's written reviews are positive against 0% of ProCam's.
Camrote ships an update every 3 weeks, ProCam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Camrote | ProCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (545 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 545 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon Mitchell | Swiftware Solutions GmbH |
Customer experience
Camrote
ProCam
Bugs and requests
Camrote
Reported bugs
4 issues- Shutter button not working
- Inability to transfer RAW files
- App crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with newer Sony camera models
Requested features
4 requests- Add remote focus control
- Improve timelapse functionality
- Enhance camera settings control
- Provide more reliable connectivity
ProCam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Camrote
- Grid Overlays$3.99
- Timelapse$4.99
- Buy me a coffee!$4.99
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- Focus Stacking$5.99
- Geotagging$6.99
- All Functionality$9.99
- All Features + Focus Stacking$14.99
- Fund me (Small)$19.99
- Fund me (Medium)$34.99
- Fund me (Large)$69.99
ProCam
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Annual Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime$39.99
Questions
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