# Camera Connect & Control vs image.canon

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Connect & Control | image.canon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (725 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-connect-and-control/id1457548017/reviews)** | [1.9 (315 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imagecanon/id1497494519/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **725** | 315 |
| Positive reviews | **46.5% of reviews** | 9.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rupert Kurka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457548016) | [Canon Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331269954) |

## 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 | $12.99 | 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


### image.canon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imagecanon/id1497494519)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Camera not detected
- Perpetual login loop
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Support for OneDrive and OneDrive for Business
- iPad app
- Ability to select specific photos to upload
- Video upload support
- EXIF data viewing


## Frequently asked 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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