Second Shooter Remote vs GearGhost
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Second Shooter Remote
Control and program Kessler Second Shooter motion control systems wirelessly. Create cinematic camera moves, time lapses, and stop motion animations with up to 10 keyframes per axis. Supports Bluetooth controllers for enhanced operation.
- Remote operation of motion control systems
- Program cinematic camera moves
- Create time lapse and stop motion
- Up to 10 keyframes per axis
- Bluetooth controller support
- Automatic firmware updates
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Second Shooter Remote is the mobile companion app for programming and remotely operating smooth, cinematic camera moves using the Kessler Second Shooter motion control system. The simple, intuitive design allows users to operate their Second Shooter system from the palm of their hand with ease. Just pair the app to the Second Shooter Pro controller via WiFi and start shooting cinematic live video, time lapse, and stop motion animation, with up to 10 keyframe moves per axis. Second Shooter Remote also allows users to pair a Playstation or Xbox controller via bluetooth as an additional control interface for programming and remotely operating your Second Shooter system. Finally, Second Shooter Remote now makes it easier than ever to keep your Second Shooter Pro controller firmware up to date with automatic updates via the app.
GearGhost
This app connects users with local vendors to rent film and production equipment. Browse a wide selection of cameras, lenses, and accessories, book rentals securely, and communicate with vendors directly. It offers verified identities and optional damage coverage for confident rentals.
- Browse cameras, lenses, lighting, and audio gear
- Search by category, brand, or keyword
- View daily rates and included equipment
- Secure booking and checkout
- In-app messaging with vendors
- Order status updates
- Verified user identities
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GearGhost is a rental marketplace app for film and production gear. Browse cameras, lenses, lighting, grip, and audio equipment from vendors near you. Book your rental for the dates you need, and pick up from the vendor in person. FIND THE RIGHT GEAR Search by category, brand, or keyword. Listings shows daily rates, included gear, and replacement values. Check real reviews from other renters. BOOK IN MINUTES Pick your dates, build your order, and check out securely. STAY IN THE LOOP Message vendors in the app Get push updates as your order moves from booked to picked up to returned See your full rental schedule in one place. RENT WITH CONFIDENCE Vendors and Renters identities are verified with Stripe. Damage and theft coverage can be purchase at checkout. GearGhost requires all users to be 18 or older. Currently serving the Los Angeles area.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GearGhost at every 3 weeks against Second Shooter Remote's every 5 months. GearGhost also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Second Shooter Remote against 5.0 for GearGhost. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.
Second Shooter Remote ships an update every 5 months, GearGhost every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Second Shooter Remote | GearGhost |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kessler Crane Inc. | GearGhost LLC |
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Second Shooter Remote
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In-app purchases
Second Shooter Remote
No in-app purchases
GearGhost
No in-app purchases
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