# CamRanger 2 vs Profoto Camera

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | CamRanger 2 | Profoto Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camranger-2-camera-control/id1473608851/reviews)** | [3.2 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profoto-camera/id1518555877/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **346** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **54.2% of reviews** | 39.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CamRanger](https://appshunter.io/developer/552765877) | [Profoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387823563) |

## What reviewers say

### CamRanger 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camranger-2-camera-control/id1473608851)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very helpful and useful tool
- 🚀 Reliable and dependable performance
- 👍 Good quality cables work fine
- 💡 Lots of useful features
- 👍 Excellent customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Outdated and needs updates
- 👎 Large and awkward design
- 👎 Plastic antennas easy to break
- 👎 Battery life is poor
- 👎 Requires third-party hardware

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

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


### Profoto Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profoto-camera/id1518555877)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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