Comparison

edelkrone vs Maki Live

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

edelkrone

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 1.970 ratingsView app →

About

edelkrone

Control edelkrone HeadPLUS and HeadPLUS PRO devices remotely. This app also allows control of other compatible edelkrone motion control equipment when used with HeadPLUS and HeadPLUS PRO.

Highlights

Remote device control
HeadPLUS control
HeadPLUS PRO control
Motion control equipment compatibility

Features

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With this app, you can control edelkrone HeadPLUS and HeadPLUS PRO devices remotely. Any other edelkrone motion control equipment which can be used together with HeadPLUS and HeadPLUS PRO, can also be controlled with this app.

About

Maki Live

Features

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MAKI Live – The Essential Companion for MAKI Live Cameras The MAKI Live app is the companion application for MAKI Live Box Cameras, allowing you to configure, monitor, and manage your devices with ease. Whether setting up your camera on a network or fine-tuning its image settings, the app gives you full control from your iPhone or iPad. Features - Simple network setup to configure your MAKI Live camera for use on your network or computer - Monitor multiple cameras in real time to oversee your production - Adjust image settings, including brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness, and exposure - Upgrade firmware and devices to ensure your MAKI Live camera is always up to date - Seamless integration for managing multiple cameras in content creation, live streaming, and professional video production Download MAKI Live today to take full control of your MAKI Live cameras.

Screenshots

edelkrone3 screens

Maki Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: edelkrone at every 2 weeks against Maki Live's every 2 months. edelkrone also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

edelkrone ships an update every 2 weeks, Maki Live every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

edelkrone versus Maki Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	edelkrone	Maki Live
Price	Free	Free
Rating	1.9 (70 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	19.0% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	70 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	16
Further details — not scored
Size	174 MB	46 MB
Age rating	17+	17+
Developer	edelkrone	BirdDog Australia PTY LTD

Bugs and requests

edelkrone

Reported bugs

20 issues

Bluetooth disconnects after 45 seconds to 1 minute of use
App fails to recognize paired devices
Multi-device pairing not working (HeadPLUS + SliderONE)
App crashes when launching timelapse function
Firmware update loops that never complete

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Sequencer plays out of order or stops halfway
Focus module crashes when saving lens settings
Shutter timing broken in timelapse mode
Turntable not moving during sequence playback
App freezes on pairing screens
Presets not saving or disappearing after disconnect
Connection drops when switching app modes
Lens upload errors after saving
App crashes on iPad when adding devices
Motor runs at full power unexpectedly
Devices not communicating with app
App doesn't display controls for all connected devices
Return to position function fails
Speed changes not applying without saving pose
App crashes after iOS updates

Requested features

15 requests

Optional firmware updates instead of forced updates
Ability to control multiple devices simultaneously
Offline mode for editing sequences without device connection
Hardware controller with full feature support
Persistent settings and preset saving

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Better documentation and comprehensive user manuals
Improved touch controls and UI precision
Dark mode with better outdoor visibility
API for third-party app development
Dedicated hardware remote with full functionality
U.S.-based customer service and support
Instant path feature for Dolly
Text-based pose naming instead of photos
Troubleshooting guides in app
Wired USB controller alternative

Maki Live

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

edelkrone

No in-app purchases

None

Maki Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is edelkrone free?

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

Is Maki Live free?

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

Do edelkrone or Maki Live have ads?

Neither edelkrone nor Maki Live shows ads.

Which is updated more often, edelkrone or Maki Live?

edelkrone ships an update every 2 weeks, and Maki Live every 2 months. Most recently, edelkrone was updated on October 21, 2026 and Maki Live on October 27, 2026.