Comparison

Camera Connect & Control vs image.canon

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

image.canon

This cloud service simplifies your photo and video workflow by automatically uploading content from compatible Canon cameras. Access your original files and thumbnails from any device, sort them automatically, and forward them to other cloud storage or editing services.

Highlights
  • Seamless original quality uploads
  • Automatic image sorting
  • Forward to third-party services
  • Access via app or web browser
  • Thumbnail sharing
  • Upload from Camera Connect
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image.canon is a cloud service designed to ease your imaging workflow, whether you are a professional, enthusiast, or casual user. Connecting your Wi-Fi compatible Canon camera to the image.canon service will allow you to seamlessly upload all your images and movies in their original format and quality and access them from the dedicated app or a web browser – and automatically forward them to your computer, mobile devices, and third party services. [Features] -All original images stay for 30 days You can upload all of the images you have taken to image.canon cloud in original data and save for 30 days. Although the original data will be automatically deleted after 30 days, the display thumbnails will remain. -Automatic image sorting If you create the sorting rules in advance on image.canon, uploaded images from your Canon camera can be automatically sorted on image.canon.Sorted images can be transferred to 3rd-party services or a PC. -Upload to image.canon from Camera Connect You can upload images imported to your smartphone via the mobile app Camera Connect to the image.canon cloud. Camera Connect is used with integration with the image.canon app. -Auto forward images and movies to other storage services Connect image.canon to your Google Photos, Google Drive, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, Frame.io or Flickr account and automatically transfer your compatible images and movies. -Share and play with images Access your image.canon images from the app and any compatible web browser. The library of reduced resolution images is ideal for sharing with friends and family over messenger and social media apps or printing with Canon portable printers. [Notes] *A thumbnail is a compressed image of up to 2,048 px for display in the app. *If this service is not used for 1 year, all of the images will be deleted regardless of their expiration date. [Compatible platforms] iOS 17/18/26

Screenshots

Camera Connect & Control4 screens
image.canon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Camera Connect & Control at 3.9 against image.canon's 1.9. Camera Connect & Control also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 9%) and device support (4 vs 1). image.canon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. image.canon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera Connect & Control holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 725 and 315 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Camera Connect & Control's written reviews are positive against 9% of image.canon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Connect & Control ships an update monthly, image.canon every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Camera Connect & Control versus image.canon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Connect & Controlimage.canon
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (725 ratings) — better1.9 (315 ratings)
Positive reviews46.5% of reviews — better9.2% of reviews
Number of ratings725 — better315
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRupert KurkaCanon Inc.

Customer experience

Camera Connect & Control

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

image.canon

All ratings315 ratings
Positive20.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative72.7%
Written reviews315 reviews
Positive9.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative86.0%

User reviews

Camera Connect & Control

From 725 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

image.canon

From 315 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient cloud storage
  • 📸 Camera to cloud transfer
  • 🤝 Useful service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • ⏱️ Slow upload speeds
  • 🤯 Confusing setup process
  • 🙅‍♀️ Lack of control over uploads
  • 💻 Requires PC for setup

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

image.canon

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Camera not detected
  • Perpetual login loop
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

6 requests
  • Support for OneDrive and OneDrive for Business
  • iPad app
  • Ability to select specific photos to upload
  • Video upload support
  • EXIF data viewing
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  • Album management features

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Camera Connect & Control

Subscriptions2
  • CCC Pro - Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • CCC Pro - Yearly subscription$12.991 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

image.canon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camera Connect & Control free?
Camera Connect & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is image.canon free?
image.canon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Camera Connect & Control or image.canon?
Camera Connect & Control is rated higher. Camera Connect & Control averages 3.9 out of 5 from 725 ratings, while image.canon averages 1.9 from 315 ratings.
Do Camera Connect & Control or image.canon have ads?
Neither Camera Connect & Control nor image.canon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Connect & Control or image.canon?
Camera Connect & Control ships an update monthly, and image.canon every 2 months. Most recently, Camera Connect & Control was updated on September 24, 2026 and image.canon on September 22, 2026.

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