Comparison

Camera Connect & Control vs NX MobileAir

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

NX MobileAir

Streamline your photography workflow with this app. Transfer images from your camera to your smartphone quickly via cable or wirelessly, eliminating the need for a computer. Upload directly to an FTP server and automate post-shooting tasks.

Highlights
  • High-speed camera to smartphone transfer
  • Wireless and cabled connection options
  • Direct FTP server uploads
  • Automated post-shooting workflow
  • View, select, and edit photos
  • IPTC data management
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Pro photographers can make their workflow more efficient with NX MobileAir. Pictures can be transferred from the camera to a smartphone at high speed via a cabled connection, or via a wireless connection. The process is completely computer-free, letting you work where the spirit takes you. Upload pictures from the camera to an FTP server via a smartphone. The automated post-shooting workflow lets you focus on taking pictures. Supported Digital Cameras as of July 2026 ZR, Z9, Z8, Z7II, Z6III, Z6II, Zf, Z5II, Z5, Zfc, Z50II, Z30, D6, D780 The foregoing may include models not available in some regions. Be sure to update the camera firmware to the latest version. Use a computer to download the latest camera firmware from the Nikon Download Center. http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Principal Features ⁃ Download all or only protected pictures from the camera to your smartphone via a cabled or wireless connection. ⁃ Upload pictures via the smartphone to an FTP server of your choosing. ⁃ Choose a destination from multiple FTP servers. ⁃ Choose image processing, IPTC data, and FTP upload settings on an album-by-album basis. ⁃ View, select, or crop, rotate, or otherwise edit pictures, or straighten pictures automatically. ⁃ Lock the screen while the app is in use or download pictures again if import fails. ⁃ Change or reorder IPTC field names and import or export IPTC settings. ⁃ Pictures (photos/videos) taken with the camera can be transferred to Frame.io. (Supported cameras only) System Requirements iOS17.7、iOS18.7、iOS26.5 iPadOS17.7、iPadOS18.7、iPadOS26.5 There is no guarantee that this app will run on all devices. For more information, see: https://nikonimglib.com/nxmoba/support/ Notes ⁃ The free version of this app restricts the number of pictures that can be downloaded. ⁃ Be sure to connect to a network when launching the app. Using the App For more information, use the app “Help” option.

Screenshots

Camera Connect & Control4 screens
NX MobileAir4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Camera Connect & Control at 3.9 against NX MobileAir's 2.5. Camera Connect & Control also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 13%) and ratings volume (734 vs 28). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and NX MobileAir sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera Connect & Control holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Connect & Control has 734 ratings behind it against 28, 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 NX MobileAir's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Connect & Control ships an update monthly, NX MobileAir every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Camera Connect & Control versus NX MobileAir: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Connect & ControlNX MobileAir
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (734 ratings) — better2.5 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews46.5% of reviews — better12.9% of reviews
Number of ratings734 — better28
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRupert KurkaNIKON CORPORATION

Customer experience

Camera Connect & Control

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

NX MobileAir

All ratings28 ratings
Positive32.1%
Neutral10.7%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive12.9%
Neutral16.1%
Negative71.0%

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

NX MobileAir

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
1 purchases

NX MobileAir

Subscriptions1
  • Paid Plan$4.491 Month

Questions

Is Camera Connect & Control free?
Camera Connect & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NX MobileAir free?
NX MobileAir is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camera Connect & Control or NX MobileAir?
Camera Connect & Control is rated higher. Camera Connect & Control averages 3.9 out of 5 from 734 ratings, while NX MobileAir averages 2.5 from 28 ratings.
Do Camera Connect & Control or NX MobileAir have ads?
Neither Camera Connect & Control nor NX MobileAir shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Connect & Control or NX MobileAir?
Camera Connect & Control ships an update monthly, and NX MobileAir every 3 months. Most recently, Camera Connect & Control was updated on October 29, 2026 and NX MobileAir on October 30, 2026.

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