Comparison

SmartCam WiFi vs Remote Camera Trigger

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmartCam WiFi

Features
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Through the APP, you can monitor the video, take pictures and video playback, view the photos, and control the LED lights on, off and brightness changes. And take photos and videos are stored in the phone. You can upgrade the product firmware and switch the power frequency to 50Hz or 60Hz through the APP.

About

Remote Camera Trigger

Transform your devices into a wireless camera remote. Connect two Apple devices directly for taking photos from a distance without needing Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Ideal for group shots, selfies, and tripod photography.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote shutter
  • Peer-to-peer connection
  • Front and back camera control
  • Flash control
  • Instant device discovery
  • 100% private connection
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Turn any iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote shutter for another iPhone or iPad — no Wi-Fi router or Bluetooth required. RemoteCamera uses peer-to-peer technology to connect two Apple devices directly. One becomes the Camera, the other becomes the Controller. Take the perfect shot from any angle, any distance. PERFECT FOR • Group photos — step into the frame instead of rushing back to your phone • Solo selfies — get the right angle without stretching or balancing your device • Tripod shots — trigger the shutter remotely without shaking the camera FEATURES • Remote shutter — trigger photos from up to 20 meters away • Front & back camera — switch between cameras instantly from the controller • Flash control — toggle the flash on or off remotely • Instant connection — devices discover each other automatically, no pairing needed • 100% private — peer-to-peer only, no photos ever leave your devices, no cloud, no servers • Simple interface — connect and shoot in seconds HOW TO USE 1. Open RemoteCamera on both devices 2. The devices will automatically find each other 3. Choose which device is the Camera and which is the Controller 4. Frame your shot and tap the shutter button! No account needed. No subscription. Your photos stay on your device. Questions or feedback? Contact me at tran.binhan@outlook.com

Screenshots

SmartCam WiFi4 screens
Remote Camera Trigger3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartCam WiFi at none against Remote Camera Trigger's 1. SmartCam WiFi also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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. Remote Camera Trigger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SmartCam WiFi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartCam WiFi ships an update every 4 weeks, Remote Camera Trigger every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartCam WiFi versus Remote Camera Trigger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartCam WiFiRemote Camera Trigger
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer霖 赵Binh An Tran

In-app purchases

None

SmartCam WiFi

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote Camera Trigger

One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is SmartCam WiFi free?
SmartCam WiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Camera Trigger free?
Remote Camera Trigger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartCam WiFi or Remote Camera Trigger have ads?
Neither SmartCam WiFi nor Remote Camera Trigger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartCam WiFi or Remote Camera Trigger?
SmartCam WiFi ships an update every 4 weeks, and Remote Camera Trigger every 3 months. Most recently, SmartCam WiFi was updated on October 10, 2026 and Remote Camera Trigger on September 30, 2026.

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