# Camera Remote vs Even Longer

The clearest difference is price: Camera Remote at Free against Even Longer's $3.99. Camera Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Even Longer's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Camera Remote is free to download; Even Longer costs $3.99 up front. Even Longer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Camera Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Camera Remote against 4.1 for Even Longer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 221 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Camera Remote's written reviews are positive against 56% of Even Longer's.

Camera Remote ships an update every 8 months, Even Longer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Remote | Even Longer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-remote/id1459545207/reviews) | **[4.1 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/even-longer/id1546911907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **221** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **56.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#58** |
| Size | 3 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apple Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) | [Mario Tomiak](https://appshunter.io/developer/571596483) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-remote/id1459545207)

Control your iPhone camera remotely using your Apple Watch. Frame your shot, adjust settings like flash and timer, and take photos or Live Photos directly from your wrist. Review captured images instantly on your watch.

**Highlights:** Remote iPhone camera access, Viewfinder on Apple Watch, Flash control, Shutter timer, Live Photo capture, On-watch photo review

**In-app purchases:** none


### Even Longer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/even-longer/id1546911907)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional long exposure camera. It offers multiple capture modes for motion blur, light trails, and star trails, with advanced features available through an optional PRO membership.

**Highlights:** Frame Averaging Mode, Light Trails Mode, Star Trails Mode, RAW Support, Intervalometer, Save Interim Results, Longest capture times

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| PRO Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| PRO Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📸 Excellent long exposure photography capabilities
- 🎨 High-quality image output with RAW support
- 🖼️ Frame averaging and parallel bracketing features
- ⭐ Superior results compared to competitor apps
- 🎯 Intuitive and minimal user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing model with multiple tiers
- 🔐 Misleading 'free lifetime' promotional offers
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ❌ Photos not saving to camera roll
- 📺 No camera preview before shooting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after ~200 photos in interval mode
- Blank camera screen until photo is taken
- Photos not found in camera roll or files
- App crashes on iPhone 17 Pro Max after upgrade
- Pro membership not reinstating after crashes

**Requested features**

- Camera level function for alignment
- HDR support for better dynamic range
- 48MP RAW file support for newer iPhones
- Apple Watch app for remote shooting
- Better exposure preview matching final output


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Remote free?

Camera Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Even Longer free?

Even Longer costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Camera Remote or Even Longer?

Even Longer is rated higher. Camera Remote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Even Longer averages 4.1 from 221 ratings.

### Do Camera Remote or Even Longer have ads?

Neither Camera Remote nor Even Longer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Remote or Even Longer?

Camera Remote ships an update every 8 months, and Even Longer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Camera Remote was updated on September 19, 2026 and Even Longer on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*