# Camera Connect & Control vs CamRanger 2

The clearest difference is rating: CamRanger 2 at 4.6 against Camera Connect & Control's 3.9. CamRanger 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camera Connect & Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CamRanger 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

CamRanger 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 734 and 346 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Camera Connect & Control's written reviews are positive against 54% of CamRanger 2's.

Camera Connect & Control ships an update monthly, CamRanger 2 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Connect & Control | CamRanger 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (734 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-connect-and-control/id1457548017/reviews) | **[4.6 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camranger-2-camera-control/id1473608851/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **734** | 346 |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | **54.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 17 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rupert Kurka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457548016) | [CamRanger](https://appshunter.io/developer/552765877) |

## 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


### 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 Camera Connect & Control free?

Camera Connect & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CamRanger 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Camera Connect & Control or CamRanger 2?

CamRanger 2 is rated higher. Camera Connect & Control averages 3.9 out of 5 from 734 ratings, while CamRanger 2 averages 4.6 from 346 ratings.

### Do Camera Connect & Control or CamRanger 2 have ads?

Neither Camera Connect & Control nor CamRanger 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Connect & Control or CamRanger 2?

Camera Connect & Control ships an update monthly, and CamRanger 2 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Camera Connect & Control was updated on November 2, 2026 and CamRanger 2 on November 3, 2026.

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