# Camera Connect & Control vs Vivitar DVR922

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.

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.

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 733 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.

Camera Connect & Control ships an update monthly, Vivitar DVR922 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Connect & Control | Vivitar DVR922 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (733 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-connect-and-control/id1457548017/reviews)** | [1.7 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-dvr922/id1457635624/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **733** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | **46.5% of reviews** | 13.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rupert Kurka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457548016) | [Sakar International, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/506674385) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Connect & Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-connect-and-control/id1457548017)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CCC Pro - Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| CCC Pro - Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| 3 day Trial | Free | one-time |
| CCC Lite - One time purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $24.99 | one-time |
| CCC Pro - One time purchase | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivitar-dvr922/id1457635624)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 733 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 26, 2026 and Vivitar DVR922 on October 25, 2026.

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