# Camrote vs Skwish

The clearest difference is rating: Camrote at 4.4 against Skwish's 4.0. Camrote also leads on ratings volume (589 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). Skwish's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camrote sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Skwish sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Camrote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camrote has 589 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Camrote's written reviews are positive against 50% of Skwish's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Camrote ships an update every 3 weeks, Skwish weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camrote | Skwish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camrote/id1408732788/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skwish-video-compression/id6766220542/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **589** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 48.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Mitchell](https://appshunter.io/developer/931291352) | [Taptix Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/284848263) |

## 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


### Skwish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skwish-video-compression/id6766220542)

This app quickly compresses videos directly on your device using hardware acceleration. Choose from preset quality levels or customize settings to reduce file size without uploading to the cloud. It offers a one-time purchase for unlimited use across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Hardware accelerated video compression, Preset quality options (High, Balanced, Small), Customizable compression settings, On-device processing, no cloud uploads, Supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Integration with Share Sheet and Shortcuts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Compressions | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camrote free?

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

### Is Skwish free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Camrote or Skwish?

Camrote is rated higher. Camrote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 589 ratings, while Skwish averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Camrote or Skwish have ads?

Neither Camrote nor Skwish shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camrote or Skwish?

Camrote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Skwish weekly. Most recently, Camrote was updated on November 2, 2026 and Skwish on November 8, 2026.

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