Comparison

Camera Connect & Control vs Vivitar DVR922

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

Head to head
About

Camera Connect & Control

Seamlessly connect your DSLR or WiFi camera to your smartphone. View, share, and download photos directly from your camera. Offers remote capture, live view control, and advanced features like focus bracketing and bulb capture.

Highlights
  • View camera photos in a grid
  • Quick JPG and RAW file loading
  • Direct photo sharing to other apps
  • Download files to phone
  • Remote capture
  • Live view camera control
  • Focus bracketing and bulb capture
Features
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Connect your camera with your phone and bring your photography skills to a new level. This app is the reason why gps & wifi suddenly makes sense on your camera. Features: - View all pictures on the camera in a nice grid. - Quick loading of jpg and raw files (CR2 and NEF). - Directly share pictures from camera to other apps (like Whatsapp, Instagram, Facebook) - Download complete files from camera to files app - Remote capture - Connect your camera to the hotspot of your phone if no wifi is available - see protected files - Bulb capture - Focus bracketing - Use liveview to control all settings of your camera - Use usb or wifi connection Features of paid version: Lite - show Exif data (including gps data) - download of singles files (also Raw) - bulk download, bulk delete, bulk share - filter current view (raw, jpeg, videos, protected files) Pro - Liveview with camera control - Change settings of the camera (shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, iso, whitebalance, picture style, drivemode, metering, image format) Supported cameras: Canon (cameras without wifi must be connected via usb) • M10, M100 • EOS R, RP, R1, R5, R5 II, R6, R6 II, R6 III, R7, R8, R10, R50, R50V, R100 • 1Ds Mark III • 1D X, 1D X Mark II, 1D X Mark III • 1D Mark IV • 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark IV • 5DS • 6D, 6D Mark II • 7D, 7D Mark II • 50D, 60D, 70D, 80D, 90D • 100D / REBEL SL1 • 200D / REBEL SL2 • 250D / REBEL SL3 • 500D / REBEL T1i • 550D / REBEL T2i  • 600D / REBEL T3i • 650D / REBEL T4i • 700D / REBEL T5i • 750D / REBEL T6i • 760D / REBEL T6s • 800D / REBEL T7i • 1100D / REBEL T3 • 1200D / REBEL T5 • 1300D / REBEL T6 • 1500D / 2000D / REBEL T7 • 3000D / 4000D / REBEL T100 Nikon • D90 • D300, D300S • D500 • D600, D610 • D750 • D850 • D3400, D3500 • D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600 • D7100, D7200, D7500 • P900 • Z30, Z50, Z50 II • Z5, Z5 II, Z6, Z6 II, Z6 III, Z7, Z7 II, Z8, Z9 Sony Cameras after 2020 using PTP (Camera Remote Command) • ILCE-1(M2) • ILCE-9M2/M3 • ILCE-7RM5/M6 • ILCE-7RM4(A) • ILCE-7CR • ILCE-7SM3 • ILCE-7M4/M5 • ILCE-7C(M2) • ILCE-7RM3A • ILCE-7M2/M3 • ILCE-6700 • ILCE-6600 • ILCE-6400(A) • ILCE-6100(A) • DSC-RX1RM3 • DSC-RX0M2 • DSC-RX100M7(A) • DSC-RX100M5A • DSC-RX10M4 • DSC-HX99 Cameras before 2020: using Smart Remote Control app, like Alpha 6300. Important: update 'Smart Remote Control' on your camera before using this. To update open 'PlayMemories Camera Apps' and select 'Smart Remote Control' from the list of apps. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Vivitar DVR922

Monitor action camera footage in real-time from your mobile device. Control camera functions like taking photos and videos, and manage recorded files. Offers various photo and video recording modes for versatile use.

Highlights
  • Real-time video preview
  • Control photo and video capture
  • Time-lapse and loop recording
  • Adjust camera settings
  • Browse and download files
Features
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Vivitar DVR922 is a streaming media video surveillance application that enables mobile phone for real-time monitoring through action camera hot spots the cameras use the most advanced streaming media solutions to achieve low latency, high quality images. Software features 1. Real-time preview of action camera video record. 2. Can control the action camera to take pictures, videos, time-lapse operations. 3. The photograph includes normal photo, delayed photo, automotive photo、burst photo mode. Video recording features include loop recording and time lapse recording. Slow photography can be set according base on different resolutions. 4. You can directly change the settings for the Action camera. 5. During the connection, you can browse and manage the files on the sports DV in real time, and you can also download video to the mobile phone for backup.

Screenshots

Camera Connect & Control4 screens
Vivitar DVR9222 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Camera Connect & Control at 3.9 against Vivitar DVR922's 1.7. Camera Connect & Control also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 13%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Vivitar DVR922's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price and ads 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. Camera Connect & Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Vivitar DVR922 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera Connect & Control holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Connect & Control has 734 ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Camera Connect & Control's written reviews are positive against 13% of Vivitar DVR922's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Connect & Control ships an update monthly, Vivitar DVR922 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Camera Connect & Control versus Vivitar DVR922: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Connect & ControlVivitar DVR922
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (734 ratings) — better1.7 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews46.5% of reviews — better13.0% of reviews
Number of ratings734 — better58
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRupert KurkaSakar International, Inc.

Customer experience

Camera Connect & Control

All ratings725 ratings
Positive70.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative46.2%

Vivitar DVR922

All ratings58 ratings
Positive13.8%
Neutral6.9%
Negative79.3%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive13.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative84.8%

User reviews

Camera Connect & Control

From 734 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great with Nikon and Canon cameras
  • 👍 Useful for astrophotography and remote shooting
  • 🚀 Reliable connection and file transfer
  • 👍 Helpful for focus stacking and intervalometer
  • 👍 Good value for the price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unstable Wi-Fi connection and frequent disconnects
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain camera models
  • 🐛 Blurry or low-quality image downloads
  • 🔋 High battery drain on cameras
  • 👎 Confusing or lacking instructions

Vivitar DVR922

From 58 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works fine on Android
  • 👍 Works great for some users
  • 👍 Good video quality in 1080p
  • 👍 App works as designed for some
  • 👍 App fixed for some users

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App won't connect to camera
  • 🐛 App crashes on launch
  • 🐛 App doesn't open on iPhone/iOS
  • 🐛 Incompatible with latest iOS/iPadOS
  • 🐛 Freezes when watching videos

Bugs and requests

Camera Connect & Control

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes during use
  • Unable to connect to camera or transfer files
  • Paid features not working as expected
  • Deleted photos not recoverable

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more camera models
  • Improve Wi-Fi stability and reliability
  • Allow direct USB connection for faster transfers
  • Implement a more user-friendly interface
  • Provide better documentation and troubleshooting guides

Vivitar DVR922

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App won't connect to camera
  • App crashes on launch
  • App doesn't open on iPhone/iOS
  • Incompatible with latest iOS/iPadOS versions
  • App freezes when watching videos
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  • Incorrect Wi-Fi password message
  • Phone freezes after connecting to camera
  • App doesn't work with latest iPhone update
  • Cannot view and save videos on Apple devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • 4K video support for iPhone
  • Fix app for iOS 13
  • Update app for current iOS
  • Rework or update the app
  • Fix app for iPhone/iOS compatibility
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  • Fix app for iPadOS update

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Camera Connect & Control

Subscriptions2
  • CCC Pro - Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • CCC Pro - Yearly subscription$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • 3 day TrialFree
  • CCC Lite - One time purchase$9.99
  • Upgrade to Pro$24.99
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  • CCC Pro - One time purchase$29.99
None

Vivitar DVR922

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camera Connect & Control free?
Camera Connect & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vivitar DVR922 free?
Vivitar DVR922 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Camera Connect & Control or Vivitar DVR922?
Camera Connect & Control is rated higher. Camera Connect & Control averages 3.9 out of 5 from 734 ratings, while Vivitar DVR922 averages 1.7 from 58 ratings.
Do Camera Connect & Control or Vivitar DVR922 have ads?
Neither Camera Connect & Control nor Vivitar DVR922 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Connect & Control or Vivitar DVR922?
Camera Connect & Control ships an update monthly, and Vivitar DVR922 every 5 months. Most recently, Camera Connect & Control was updated on October 29, 2026 and Vivitar DVR922 on October 25, 2026.

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