# Flashpoint R2 vs CamRanger 2

The clearest difference is rating: CamRanger 2 at 4.6 against Flashpoint R2's 2.4. CamRanger 2 also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 17%) and ratings volume (346 vs 37). Flashpoint R2's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CamRanger 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamRanger 2 has 346 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Flashpoint R2's written reviews are positive against 54% of CamRanger 2's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashpoint R2 | CamRanger 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashpoint-r2/id1434289573/reviews) | **[4.6 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camranger-2-camera-control/id1473608851/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **346** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **54.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 3 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adorama inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/510956701) | [CamRanger](https://appshunter.io/developer/552765877) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashpoint R2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashpoint-r2/id1434289573)

Control professional lighting systems wirelessly from your smartphone. Adjust exposure, modes, and settings for a wide range of compatible flash and LED products. This app enhances your camera's capabilities for advanced photographic control.

**Highlights:** Wireless TTL system control, Remote flash and LED management, Exposure and mode adjustment, Channel and group designation, Save and recall settings, Real-time parameter control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CamRanger 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camranger-2-camera-control/id1473608851)

Wirelessly control your Canon, Nikon, Sony, or Fujifilm camera from your iPad or iPhone. Offers advanced features like live view, remote capture, and automatic focus stacking for professional-level tethering.

**Highlights:** Wireless camera tethering, Remote camera control, Live View, Quick image previews, Automatic focus stacking, Intervalometer, HDR/Advanced Bracketing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very helpful and useful tool
- 🚀 Reliable and dependable performance
- 👍 Good quality cables work fine
- 💡 Lots of useful features
- 👍 Excellent customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Outdated and needs updates
- 👎 Large and awkward design
- 👎 Plastic antennas easy to break
- 👎 Battery life is poor
- 👎 Requires third-party hardware

**Reported bugs**

- CamRanger2 causing Canon R5C to crash in video mode
- Software would not let me download images to my camera
- Doesn’t pair with Fuji XT4
- Connection is lost at random times
- Error - Unable to connect to CamRanger

**Requested features**

- Ability to build macros
- Fix the toggle button for connection mode
- Full screen function for Sony A7RIII
- Fix Dropbox connection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashpoint R2 free?

Flashpoint R2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CamRanger 2 free?

CamRanger 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flashpoint R2 or CamRanger 2?

CamRanger 2 is rated higher. Flashpoint R2 averages 2.4 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while CamRanger 2 averages 4.6 from 346 ratings.

### Do Flashpoint R2 or CamRanger 2 have ads?

Neither Flashpoint R2 nor CamRanger 2 shows ads.

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