Comparison

CamRanger 2 vs Alpha Remote Controller

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

Alpha Remote Controller

Control compatible cameras wirelessly via Bluetooth for quick reconnections and low power consumption. Operate recording, capture photos, zoom, and focus with customizable speed settings. Offers quick access from lock screen, control center, and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth camera control
  • Record, shutter, and focus operation
  • Adjustable zoom and focus speed
  • Monitor signal strength
  • View camera state
  • Quick access from lock screen and Apple Watch
Features
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Quick and reliable wireless remote trigger for supported cameras. This application use bluetooth connection instead of both bluetooth and wifi like many other apps. That approach allows really quick reconnection and very low power consumption. This app doesn't provide live view or full control over camera. Please read full feature list and list of supported cameras down bellow. Features: - Connect and control one or multiple cameras simultaneously. - Easily operate the Record, C1, and AF-ON buttons by pressing, holding, or locking the hold function. - Capture photos by pressing the shutter button or, if enabled in settings, use one finger for half-press and two fingers for full-press functionality. - Monitor signal strength for a stable connection. - View the current camera state, whether it is Disconnected, Connected, Recording, or Exposing. - Stay informed about the recording/exposing time and access a countdown for the second noise reduction exposure. - Zoom in or out with power zoom lenses. Adjust the speed of zooming according to your preference in settings. - Manually focus with any lens by adjusting it in the positive or negative direction. Modify the speed of focusing in settings. - Experience experimental focus stacking with any camera supported by this app. - Enjoy the convenience of a quick access to the App from the lock screen, control center, action buttons or watch face. - Theme App with your favorite color. Theme can be synchronized with Apple Watch app. - Use different control scheme during operating multiple cameras. - Access all features of the iOS app on your Apple Watch. - Use predefined or create your own powerful Apple Shortcuts. Trigger them with Siri or Action Button. Supported cameras: ZV-1F, ZV-1, DSC-RX100M7, DSC-RX0M2, ZV-E1, ZV-E10 ILCE-1, ILCE-9, ILCE-9M2, ILCE-9M3, ILCE-7SM3, ILCE-7RM5, ILCE-7RM4A, ILCE-7RM4, ILCE-7RM3A, ILCE-7RM3, ILCE-7C, ILCE-7CM2, ILCE-7CR, ILCE-7M4, ILCE-7M3 ILCE-6700, ILCE-6600, ILCE-6400, ILCE-6100 ILME-FX3, ILME-FX30, ILX-LR1 LEGAL: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Sony, ɑ, Cyber-shot, NEX, RX are trademarks of Sony.

Screenshots

CamRanger 24 screens
Alpha Remote Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CamRanger 2 at Free against Alpha Remote Controller's $5.99. CamRanger 2 also leads on ratings volume (337 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Alpha Remote Controller's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (75% vs 57%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CamRanger 2 is free to download; Alpha Remote Controller costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alpha Remote Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamRanger 2 has 337 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of CamRanger 2's written reviews are positive against 75% of Alpha Remote Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamRanger 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, Alpha Remote Controller every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CamRanger 2 versus Alpha Remote Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamRanger 2Alpha Remote Controller
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.6 (337 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.5% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings337 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCamRangerVladimir Belohradsky

Customer experience

CamRanger 2

All ratings337 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive56.5%
Neutral26.1%
Negative17.4%

Alpha Remote Controller

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Alpha Remote Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CamRanger 2

No in-app purchases

None

Alpha Remote Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CamRanger 2 free?
CamRanger 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alpha Remote Controller free?
Alpha Remote Controller costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CamRanger 2 or Alpha Remote Controller?
Alpha Remote Controller is rated higher. CamRanger 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 337 ratings, while Alpha Remote Controller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CamRanger 2 or Alpha Remote Controller have ads?
Neither CamRanger 2 nor Alpha Remote Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CamRanger 2 or Alpha Remote Controller?
CamRanger 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Alpha Remote Controller every 9 days. Most recently, CamRanger 2 was updated on September 21, 2026 and Alpha Remote Controller on September 23, 2026.

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