Comparison

ATOMOS vs Photo Expert

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

Head to head
About

ATOMOS

Control ATOMOS recording devices remotely via Bluetooth LE. Adjust settings like gamma, gamut, and color space, and utilize monitoring and output controls. Ideal for hard-to-reach camera setups.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth LE control
  • Remote configuration and operation
  • Gamma and gamut adjustment
  • Custom 3D LUT application
  • 4K-to-HD downconversion
  • Image analysis tools
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The ATOMOS - Remote app provides external controls for ATOMOS devices including the Shogun, Shogun Ultra, Shogun CONNECT as well as all NINJA V equipped with the ATOMOS CONNECT accessory or an AtomX SYNC module. The app communicates wirelessly via Bluetooth LE to perform remote configuration and operation tasks. Input options let you select connection type, select gamma/EOTF, and adjust gamut settings. For monitoring, AtomRemote can control playback, select dynamic-range settings, apply custom 3-D LUTs, and use default color-space transformations. Output controls provide options for 4K-to-HD downconversion and HDR output. In addition to starting and stopping a recording, AtomRemote can activate a full suite of image-analysis tools, including exposure and focus assistance. Being able to adjust these settings remotely is ideal for situations where it is difficult or unsafe to access your rig, such as when it is mounted out of reach as part of a “crash cam" setup or on a gimbal or stabilizer.

About

Photo Expert

Plan and capture stunning photos with advanced tools for celestial events, sun and moon tracking, and lightning alerts. Visualize celestial body positions on a map and in AR, receive AI-powered shooting suggestions, and access photography calculators.

Highlights
  • Visual event calendar with icons
  • Interactive map for Sun, Moon, Milky Way
  • Augmented Reality (AR) celestial tracking
  • AI-powered shooting suggestions
  • Real-time lightning map
  • Photography calculators
Features
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Photo Expert is your Personal Photography Mentor & Planner Helps you discover what to shoot, when to shoot, where to plan, and how to capture better photos with confidence. Whether you want to capture golden hour landscapes, dramatic city silhouettes, blue hour reflections, Milky Way skies, moonrise scenes, indoor macro details, lightning, or long exposure shots, Photo Expert helps you move from idea to image. WHAT CAN I SHOOT TODAY? Photo Expert looks at your location, weather, light, Sun, Moon, Milky Way, light pollution, and upcoming events to suggest timely photography opportunities. ● Today’s Best Opportunity: See the best photo idea for your current conditions. ● More Opportunities: Explore additional ideas for landscapes, cityscapes, night skies, macro, weather, and more. ● Upcoming Events: Track super moons, meteor showers, eclipses, Milky Way visibility, rocket launches, and lightning opportunities. ● Mentor Guidance: Understand why a shot is worth trying without getting lost in technical data. SIMPLE SHOOTING RECIPES Tap any opportunity to see a clear recipe for the shot. Each recipe can include: ● When to shoot ● Where to look ● How to capture it ● Recommended gear ● Camera settings ● Practical shooting tips ● Personalized guidance based on your camera and lens No long tutorials. No confusing charts. Just clear steps to help you take action. YOUR SHOT PLAN Turn a photo idea into a practical plan before you go out. Photo Expert helps you prepare with: ● Readiness guidance: See if the shot is worth trying today. ● Needed Equipment: Know what to bring before you leave. ● Before You Go checklists: Prepare your camera, lens, tripod, battery, and accessories. ● Field Tips: Avoid common mistakes in the field. ● Save Plan: Save shot ideas, checklists, location context, and reminders. ● Set Reminder: Get notified before the best shooting window. SMART PLANNER MAP For outdoor and celestial photography, open your plan on the map to understand direction, light, and alignment. ● See Sun and Moon directions on the map. ● View golden hour, blue hour, sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset timing. ● Understand the best direction to face for your shot. ● Set a subject on the map to check Sun or Moon alignment. ● Plan skyline, landscape, moonrise, sunset, and Milky Way compositions. SMART CAMERA ASSISTANT Add your camera and lenses to get more personalized guidance. Photo Expert can help you understand how to apply a recipe with your own gear. ● Camera-specific setup suggestions ● Personalized recipe cards ● Step-by-step camera setup guidance ● Simple explanations for why settings work ● Common mistakes to avoid ● Practical variations to try in the field Photo Expert does not just tell you “ISO 100” or “f/8.” It helps you understand why those settings matter and how they help create the final image. POWERFUL PHOTO TOOLS Access expert planning tools whenever you need deeper details. ● Sun Tracker: Sunrise, sunset, golden hour, blue hour, and Sun direction. ● Moon Tracker: Moonrise, moonset, moon phase, moon age, and lunar direction. ● Milky Way Planner: Find when and where the Milky Way will be visible. ● AR Viewer: Visualize Sun, Moon, and Milky Way positions in the real world. ● Light Pollution: Check dark sky conditions for night photography. ● Lightning Map: Track real-time lightning activity. ● Photography Calculators: Star trails, depth of field, ND filters, timelapse, 500 rule, long exposure tools. PREMIUM FEATURES Premium features may include personalized photo opportunities, camera-specific recipes, Smart Camera Assistant, advanced shot planning, saved plans and reminders, Sun, Moon, Milky Way and AR planning tools, Lightning Map, and photography calculators. Download Photo Expert today and turn every photo idea into a clear, confident shooting plan. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.miopsteknoloji.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

ATOMOS3 screens
Photo Expert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Photo Expert at 4.4 against ATOMOS's 3.2. Photo Expert also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (120 vs 10). ATOMOS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Photo Expert sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. ATOMOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Photo Expert holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Expert has 120 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of ATOMOS's written reviews are positive against 5% of Photo Expert's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ATOMOS ships an update every 4 months, Photo Expert every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
ATOMOS versus Photo Expert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterATOMOSPhoto Expert
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (10 ratings)4.4 (120 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews — better5.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10120 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtomos Ltd.MIOPS TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

ATOMOS

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

Photo Expert

All ratings117 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive5.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

ATOMOS

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Photo Expert

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly$3.497 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
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  • 6 Months$12.996 Months
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • One Time$79.99

Questions

Is ATOMOS free?
ATOMOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Photo Expert free?
Photo Expert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ATOMOS or Photo Expert?
Photo Expert is rated higher. ATOMOS averages 3.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Photo Expert averages 4.4 from 120 ratings.
Do ATOMOS or Photo Expert have ads?
Photo Expert shows ads; ATOMOS does not.
Which is updated more often, ATOMOS or Photo Expert?
ATOMOS ships an update every 4 months, and Photo Expert every 9 days. Most recently, ATOMOS was updated on November 3, 2026 and Photo Expert on November 3, 2026.

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