Comparison

CamRanger 2 vs Canon EOS Multi Remote

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

Canon EOS Multi Remote

Control multiple Canon cameras remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust settings, review images instantly, and set up automatic image transfers to an FTP server. Ideal for professional photographers and studios needing efficient multi-camera workflows.

Highlights
  • Multi-camera control (up to 10)
  • Remote shooting setting adjustments
  • In-camera image review
  • Direct server transfer settings
  • Individual or collective camera control
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A camera remote control application that enables linked shooting and setting changes with multiple cameras, as well as automatic FTP transfer settings. [Key Features] - Multi-Camera Control: Capable of controlling up to 10 cameras either collectively or individually. - Remote Setting Changes: Allows for changing shooting settings such as ISO sensitivity, Tv, Av, WB from a smartphone or tablet, with the option to adjust settings individually for each camera or all at once. - In-Camera Image Review: Enables immediate review of images stored in the camera after shooting, providing feedback for subsequent shots. - Direct Server Transfer Settings: Allows for transfer settings of images within the camera from the app. Captured images can be shared instantly. [Supported Products] For compatible models and features, please refer to the following website. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=emr [System requirement] iOS 18/26 iPadOS 18/26 [Important Notes] - If application does not operate properly, try again after shutting down the application.

Screenshots

CamRanger 24 screens
Canon EOS Multi Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CamRanger 2 at 54% against Canon EOS Multi Remote's 0%. CamRanger 2 also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Canon EOS Multi Remote'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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CamRanger 2 ships an update monthly, Canon EOS Multi Remote every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CamRanger 2 versus Canon EOS Multi Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamRanger 2Canon EOS Multi Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (344 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings344 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCamRangerCanon Inc.

Customer experience

CamRanger 2

All ratings344 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral25.0%
Negative20.8%

Canon EOS Multi Remote

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
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  • 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

Canon EOS Multi Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CamRanger 2

No in-app purchases

None

Canon EOS Multi Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CamRanger 2 free?
CamRanger 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Canon EOS Multi Remote free?
Canon EOS Multi Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CamRanger 2 or Canon EOS Multi Remote have ads?
Neither CamRanger 2 nor Canon EOS Multi Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CamRanger 2 or Canon EOS Multi Remote?
CamRanger 2 ships an update monthly, and Canon EOS Multi Remote every 3 months. Most recently, CamRanger 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Canon EOS Multi Remote on October 24, 2026.

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