Comparison

CamRanger 2 vs Profoto Camera

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

Head to head
About

CamRanger 2

Wirelessly control your Canon, Nikon, Sony, or Fujifilm camera from your iPad or iPhone. Offers advanced features like live view, remote capture, and automatic focus stacking for professional-level tethering.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera tethering
  • Remote camera control
  • Live View
  • Quick image previews
  • Automatic focus stacking
  • Intervalometer
  • HDR/Advanced Bracketing
Features
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The CamRanger 2 provides reliable, professional level wireless camera tethering and control of your Canon, Nikon, Sony, or Fujifilm camera with your iPad or iPhone. From simple, fast image previews to advanced controls, you will be amazed at what you can do with the CamRanger 2 and your camera. A separate CamRanger 2 device is required. The CamRanger 2 only works with supported cameras: https://camranger.com/knowledge-base/supported-cameras/ - Quick Image Previews - Live View - View and set camera parameters (Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO, White Balance, Focus Mode, Capture Mode, etc.) - Touch focusing and focus adjustments - Remote capture - View full resolution images with meta data and histogram - Movie Recording - Automatic Focus Stacking - Intervalometer (Time-Lapse) - Bulb Mode - HDR/Advanced Bracketing - Send images to multiple devices - Save images to iOS Photo Library, upload to social media, backup to CamRanger 2 SD card See https://camranger.com for full details and supported cameras

About

Profoto Camera

This app empowers ambitious creators to produce stunning images using their iPhone and Profoto lights. It offers two modes: Smart Mode for intuitive control over flash effects and mood, and Classic Mode for full manual control over settings and multiple flash units.

Highlights
  • Smart Mode with Contrast and Warmth controls
  • Classic Mode for full manual control
  • Flash power and color temperature adjustment
  • Support for multiple Profoto flash units
  • Computational photography enhancements
Features
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We developed the Profoto Camera for ambitious image creators who want to create amazing images using iPhone and Profoto lights. Key features*: Profoto Camera has two different modes, each one optimised for different needs. That way it will work better for you in different situations. SMART MODE: INNOVATIVE EASE OF USE Helps you create professional images with two innovative controls, powered by computational photography: - Go between natural and dramatic flash effect with “Contrast” control. - Control the mood of your photos with “Warmth” control. CLASSIC MODE: UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY Profoto Camera app gives you also full manual control over all features, such as flash power, color temperature, and camera settings. It also supports using multiple flash units simultaneously. Ultimately, Profoto Camera lets you be as creative as you can be. The world of smartphone photography just got bigger. LOOKING FOR PROFOTO CONTROL APP? Looking for remote control functionality when shooting with your traditional camera? Search App Store for “Profoto Control” and start using it! Please send your feedback and feature ideas to hello@profoto.com! Love, Profoto team. * Supported Profoto products: Profoto C1 Profoto C1 Plus Profoto A10 Profoto B10-series lights Profoto Pro-11

Screenshots

CamRanger 24 screens
Profoto Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CamRanger 2 at 4.6 against Profoto Camera's 3.2. CamRanger 2 also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (54% vs 39%). Profoto Camera's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CamRanger 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamRanger 2 has 346 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of CamRanger 2's written reviews are positive against 39% of Profoto Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamRanger 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, Profoto Camera every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CamRanger 2 versus Profoto Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamRanger 2Profoto Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (346 ratings) — better3.2 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews — better39.1% of reviews
Number of ratings346 — better40
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCamRangerProfoto

Customer experience

CamRanger 2

All ratings346 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral25.0%
Negative20.8%

Profoto Camera

All ratings38 ratings
Positive52.6%
Neutral15.8%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral28.1%
Negative32.8%

Bugs and requests

CamRanger 2

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • CamRanger2 causing Canon R5C to crash in video mode
  • Software would not let me download images to my camera
  • Doesn’t pair with Fuji XT4
  • Connection is lost at random times
  • Error - Unable to connect to CamRanger
Show 5 more
  • Not working for Fuji
  • No full screen function
  • App incompatible with iPadOS 13.1
  • Not yet compatible with iPad Os
  • Cannot get Dropbox to connect

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to build macros
  • Fix the toggle button for connection mode
  • Full screen function for Sony A7RIII
  • Fix Dropbox connection

Profoto Camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CamRanger 2

No in-app purchases

None

Profoto Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CamRanger 2 free?
CamRanger 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Profoto Camera free?
Profoto Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CamRanger 2 or Profoto Camera?
CamRanger 2 is rated higher. CamRanger 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 346 ratings, while Profoto Camera averages 3.2 from 40 ratings.
Do CamRanger 2 or Profoto Camera have ads?
Neither CamRanger 2 nor Profoto Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CamRanger 2 or Profoto Camera?
CamRanger 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Profoto Camera every 3 months. Most recently, CamRanger 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Profoto Camera on November 3, 2026.

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