ARC II vs Freefly Ember
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Automatic Face Tracking
- Manual Video Control with Keyframes
- Real-time Remote Control
- Time-Lapse Setup
- Camera Shutter Triggering
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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.
Freefly Ember
Control your Freefly Ember camera wirelessly from your iOS or iPadOS device. Adjust settings, review footage instantly, and export your best shots with ease. The app mirrors your camera's on-screen interface for a seamless workflow.
- Wireless camera connection
- Live preview
- Remote camera settings adjustment
- Instant video playback
- Export selected video clips
- Synced user interface
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Introducing remote wireless control for your Freefly Ember on iOS and iPadOS. Quickly adjust your camera settings, enjoy instant playback, and easily export your favorite shots, all directly from the app. The Ember app replicates all camera controls available on the on-camera UI, providing a cohesive and intuitive experience. Any changes made on your camera are reflected in the app instantly, ensuring you're always in full control. Key Features: Wireless Connection: Connect the app to your Freely Ember camera via the camera’s WiFi network to view live preview and control your camera settings. Instant Playback: Replay your shots instantly, allowing you to check and perfect your videos on the go. Export: Specify in/out points on videos and transfer your shots directly from the camera to your device with a few simple taps. Synced UI: Changes made on your camera are instantly mirrored on the app for a seamless experience. Video playback requires a device that supports ProRes decoding: iPhone 13 and newer iPad Mini 6th generation and newer iPad Pro 12.9” 5th generation and newer iPad Pro 11” 3rd generation and newer iPad Air 5th generation and newer Ensure your device's compatibility for the best experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Freefly Ember at 100% against ARC II's 0%. Freefly Ember also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4). ARC II's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (18 vs 6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Freefly Ember holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ARC II's written reviews are positive against 100% of Freefly Ember's.
ARC II ships an update every 10 days, Freefly Ember monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ARC II | Freefly Ember |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (18 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rhino Camera Gear | FREEFLY SYSTEMS INC. |
Customer experience
ARC II
Freefly Ember
In-app purchases
ARC II
No in-app purchases
Freefly Ember
No in-app purchases









