# Camrote vs OpenOrigins Source

The clearest difference is rating: OpenOrigins Source at 5.0 against Camrote's 4.4. OpenOrigins Source also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Camrote's advantage is ratings volume (545 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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. OpenOrigins Source asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenOrigins Source holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. 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.

Camrote ships an update every 3 weeks, OpenOrigins Source monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camrote | OpenOrigins Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (545 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camrote/id1408732788/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openorigins-source/id6743851020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **545** | 1 |
| 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 | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Mitchell](https://appshunter.io/developer/931291352) | [OpenOrigins Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617781715) |

## 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


### OpenOrigins Source

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openorigins-source/id6743851020)

Capture photos and videos with built-in tamper-evident proof of creation. Verify media authenticity using share links or QR codes, with a unique 3D depth map to prevent screen captures. Ideal for professionals needing to prove media is genuine.

**Highlights:** Tamper-evident proof of creation, Time and location recording, Device details recorded, Verification via share link or QR code, 3D depth map for authenticity, SDK for developer integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camrote free?

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

### Is OpenOrigins Source free?

OpenOrigins Source is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Camrote or OpenOrigins Source?

OpenOrigins Source is rated higher. Camrote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 545 ratings, while OpenOrigins Source averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Camrote or OpenOrigins Source have ads?

Neither Camrote nor OpenOrigins Source shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camrote or OpenOrigins Source?

Camrote ships an update every 3 weeks, and OpenOrigins Source monthly. Most recently, Camrote was updated on October 19, 2026 and OpenOrigins Source on October 4, 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.*