# Camrote vs Live for Studio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Live for Studio at none against Camrote's 10. Camrote's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (545 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camrote sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Live for Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Camrote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camrote has 545 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Camrote ships an update every 3 weeks, Live for Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camrote | Live for Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (545 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camrote/id1408732788/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-for-studio/id6479693103/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **545** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 48.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Mitchell](https://appshunter.io/developer/931291352) | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) |

## 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


### Live for Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-for-studio/id6479693103)

This app enables secure, real-time collaboration for photo shoots without an internet connection. It allows teams to follow sessions, provide feedback, and use devices as extra screens, enhancing production speed and efficiency.

**Highlights:** Offline collaboration, Real-time session following, Instant feedback and tagging, Use devices as extra screens, Secure and private feedback exchange, Speedy production on local connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camrote free?

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

### Is Live for Studio free?

Live for Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Camrote or Live for Studio?

Camrote is rated higher. Camrote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 545 ratings, while Live for Studio averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Camrote or Live for Studio have ads?

Neither Camrote nor Live for Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camrote or Live for Studio?

Camrote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Live for Studio monthly. Most recently, Camrote was updated on October 19, 2026 and Live for Studio on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*