# CamRanger 2 vs Alpha Remote Controller

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamRanger 2 | Alpha Remote Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camranger-2-camera-control/id1473608851/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-remote-controller/id6448733047/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **337** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 60 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CamRanger](https://appshunter.io/developer/552765877) | [Vladimir Belohradsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/712687918) |

## 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


### Alpha Remote Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-remote-controller/id6448733047)

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