# CamRanger 2 vs Canon Multi

The clearest difference is rating: CamRanger 2 at 4.6 against Canon Multi's 2.3. CamRanger 2 also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (337 vs 12). Canon Multi'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 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamRanger 2 has 337 ratings behind it against 12, 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 41% of Canon Multi's.

CamRanger 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, Canon Multi every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamRanger 2 | Canon Multi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camranger-2-camera-control/id1473608851/reviews)** | [2.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canon-multi-camera-control/id6463831402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **337** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **56.5% of reviews** | 41.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CamRanger](https://appshunter.io/developer/552765877) | [Canon Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331269954) |

## 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


### Canon Multi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canon-multi-camera-control/id6463831402)

Control and monitor up to four compatible cameras simultaneously. This app allows for live view, setting adjustments, and synchronized recording across multiple devices. It also supports editing custom picture files and displaying various assist functions.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous live view of up to four cameras, Remote camera settings adjustment, Synchronized recording start/stop, Custom picture file editing, Display of assist functions (waveform, vectorscope, histogram), Camera group registration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CamRanger 2 free?

CamRanger 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Canon Multi free?

Canon Multi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CamRanger 2 or Canon Multi?

CamRanger 2 is rated higher. CamRanger 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 337 ratings, while Canon Multi averages 2.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do CamRanger 2 or Canon Multi have ads?

Neither CamRanger 2 nor Canon Multi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CamRanger 2 or Canon Multi?

CamRanger 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Canon Multi every 5 months. Most recently, CamRanger 2 was updated on September 21, 2026 and Canon Multi on September 5, 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.*