Comparison

Camera Connect & Control vs Phone Camera Remote Controller

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

Phone Camera Remote Controller

Features
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Turn one device into a remote camera controller This app lets you wirelessly connect two phones with the same app installed and remotely control the in-app camera to capture photos or videos. It’s perfect for group photos, selfies, content creation, and hands-free recording—without touching the camera device. Pair devices securely, preview camera output, apply filters in real time, and capture media exactly when you want. - Secure & Private Pairing • Pair devices using a 4-digit verification code • No automatic connections or background pairing • Designed for user-initiated, short-range camera control • Your camera stays in your control at all times. - Remote Photo Capture • Take photos remotely from the paired device • Switch between front and rear camera • Apply real-time filters before capturing • Preview filter effects before final photo • Great for selfies, family photos, and stable shots without touching the phone. - Remote Video Recording • Start and stop video recording remotely • Choose filters before recording • Switch camera before recording begins • Ideal for vlogs, tutorials, and hands-free videos Simple. Reliable. User-Controlled. This App is designed for everyday users who want an easy and way to control a camera remotely. Perfect for: -Group photos without timers -Selfies using the rear camera -Content creators & vloggers -hands-free shooting -Remote photo & video control Privacy Policy : http://cloudsync.xyz:8081/consent/policy/KP Terms of Use : http://cloudsync.xyz:8081/consent/policy/TermsOfUse

Screenshots

Camera Connect & Control4 screens
Phone Camera Remote Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Camera Connect & Control at none against Phone Camera Remote Controller's shown. Camera Connect & Control also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 Phone Camera Remote Controller sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Connect & Control ships an update monthly, Phone Camera Remote Controller every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Camera Connect & Control versus Phone Camera Remote Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Connect & ControlPhone Camera Remote Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (733 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings733 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRupert KurkaKushal Patel

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

Phone Camera Remote Controller

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
3 purchases

Phone Camera Remote Controller

Subscriptions3
  • Camera Remote Weekly Subscription$2.497 Days
  • Camera Remote Monthly plan3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Camera Remote Yearly subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Camera Connect & Control free?
Camera Connect & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phone Camera Remote Controller free?
Phone Camera Remote Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Camera Connect & Control or Phone Camera Remote Controller have ads?
Phone Camera Remote Controller shows ads; Camera Connect & Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Camera Connect & Control or Phone Camera Remote Controller?
Camera Connect & Control ships an update monthly, and Phone Camera Remote Controller every 5 months. Most recently, Camera Connect & Control was updated on October 26, 2026 and Phone Camera Remote Controller on October 19, 2026.

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