Comparison

ARC II vs CineShooter Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ARC II

Control your Arc II unit to capture professional videos and time-lapses. Features automatic face tracking, manual video control with keyframes, and real-time remote operation. Easily set up time-lapses and trigger your camera's shutter.

Highlights
  • Automatic Face Tracking
  • Manual Video Control with Keyframes
  • Real-time Remote Control
  • Time-Lapse Setup
  • Camera Shutter Triggering
Features
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Use this app to control your Arc II unit to capture incredible videos and time-lapses. There are multiple modes to choose from depending on what you’re filming. Automatic Face Tracking - Get in the frame and start filming. Arc II tracks your movement and keeps you in the shot. Change the framing, tracking speed, and even loop your slider for interview shots. Note: this mode requires you to mount your phone to your camera. See our website for the Camera Phone Mount. Video Mode - Use the intuitive trackpads to setup your move. Create keyframes to adjust up to 4 axis of movement. Remote Control - Use the trackpads to control Arc II and your Rhino Slider in real time. Loop your slider when you want to focus on nailing your pan/tilt move. You can lock off individual axis for more precise control and even change the sensitivity of the pad. Time-Lapse - Setup a time-lapse in minutes with the easy-to-use controls. Arc II can also trigger your camera’s shutter to eliminate motion blur. Note: shutter triggering requires a shutter release cable that can be purchased on our website.

About

CineShooter Remote

Control your Kessler CineShooter motion control system with an intuitive interface. Program complex camera moves with keyframes, choose playback options like time lapse or stop motion, and manually adjust motors. Supports device orientation control and game controllers for enhanced flexibility.

Highlights
  • Intuitive dashboard interface
  • Program moves with up to 12 keyframes
  • Playback options: live, time lapse, stop motion
  • Manual motor control via joystick/slider
  • Device orientation control (Emulation mode)
  • Mini Event Mode for quick position changes
  • PlayStation and Xbox controller support
Features
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CineShooter Remote gives users incredible control of their Kessler CineShooter motion control system. We've refined the user interface to simple and easy-to-use dashboards. Programming a move has never been easier. Move the motors into position and record a keyframe. CineShooter Remote now allows for up to 12 keyframes. Once ready, select a playback option such as live, time lapse, or stop motion. You can also manually move individual motors via a virtual joystick or slider. Emulation mode, new to version 2, allows you to move motors by changing the orientation of your device. Taking cues from kOS, Mini Event Mode allows you to go to specific programmed positions with a tap of a button - even change the transition time to speed up or slow down on the fly. We've also added full support of PlayStation and Xbox controllers. The remote app is a no-brainer for anyone who has a CineShooter.

Screenshots

ARC II4 screens
CineShooter Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CineShooter Remote at 4.5 against ARC II's 2.4. ARC II's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CineShooter Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARC II has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARC II ships an update every 10 days, CineShooter Remote every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ARC II versus CineShooter Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARC IICineShooter Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (18 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRhino Camera GearKessler Crane Inc.

Customer experience

ARC II

All ratings18 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral22.2%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

CineShooter Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ARC II

No in-app purchases

None

CineShooter Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARC II free?
ARC II is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CineShooter Remote free?
CineShooter Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ARC II or CineShooter Remote?
CineShooter Remote is rated higher. ARC II averages 2.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while CineShooter Remote averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do ARC II or CineShooter Remote have ads?
Neither ARC II nor CineShooter Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARC II or CineShooter Remote?
ARC II ships an update every 10 days, and CineShooter Remote every 3 months. Most recently, ARC II was updated on November 3, 2026 and CineShooter Remote on November 3, 2026.

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