Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros vs Action Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros
This app provides comprehensive remote control for GoPro cameras, allowing users to adjust settings, start/stop recording, and manage media. It supports a wide range of GoPro models and offers features like live preview and background downloads.
- Remote camera control
- Adjust settings and Protune
- Live preview with histogram
- Background media download
- Create and edit presets
- Time lapse and quick capture tools
- Bluetooth and WiFi control
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The Camera Tools for GoPro® Hero app controls GoPro® cameras, including settings, Protune, live preview and media download. The app is compatible with: GoPro® Hero 3 (White/Silver/Black), Hero 4 Silver/Black Edition, GoPro® Hero 5 Black Edition, GoPro® Hero 5 Session, GoPro® Hero 6 Black Edition, GoPro® Hero 7 White/Silver/Black Edition, GoPro® Hero13 Black, Hero12 Black, Hero11 Black, Hero10 Black, Hero9 Black, and Hero8 Black, GoPro® Hero 11 Mini, Hero 2024, Lit Hero, GoPro Mission 1 Pro, GoPro® Max and Max 2 360°, and GoPro® Fusion 360° cameras. Demo video: https://youtu.be/FpTIr1dNZF4 ## Features - Start and stop recording and tag moments on multiple cameras at the same time. - Change camera settings (including Protune settings for cameras supporting Protune). - Create and edit presets on Hero 8 and newer models. - Show the live preview of one camera in full screen mode (with histogram). - Background download media (photos, videos) from one camera (you can hide the app during the download). - Access downloaded media with the iOS files app. - The time lapse tool allows you to capture at specific times and intervals (screen must be active). - Quick capturing tool. - Control GoPro cameras with external Bluetooth keyboards: https://www.cameraremote.de/camera-tools-keyboard-shortcuts-for-controlling-gopro-cameras/ - Control GoPro cameras via Bluetooth: Hero 5 Session, Hero 5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13, Max, Max 2, Fusion, GoPro Mission 1 Pro. - Control GoPro cameras via WiFi (one camera at the same time only!): Hero 3, 4 (Session/Silver/Black Edition), Hero 5 Session, Hero 5/6/7, Fusion. - Control GoPro cameras via USB (iPad Pro only): Hero 8, 10, and 11/12/13, Max 2, GoPro Mission 1 Pro. ### Disclaimer This product and/or service is not affiliated with, endorsed by or in any way associated with GoPro Inc. or its products and services. GoPro, HERO and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc
Action Control
Transform your Apple Watch into a powerful remote for your GoPro. Seamlessly control recording, monitor battery and storage, and tag key moments. Find your misplaced camera with an audible alert.
- GoPro remote control
- Real-time battery and storage alerts
- Multi-camera synchronization
- Highlight key moments
- Switch shooting modes
- Camera locator with sound
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Action Control: Your GoPro's Perfect Partner Turn your Apple Watch into a powerful GoPro remote controller. Designed for adventurers, Action Control ensures you capture every thrilling moment without missing a beat. Compatible with a wide range of GoPro models including Hero8 Black, Hero9 Black, Hero10 Black, Hero11 Black, Hero11 Black Mini, Hero12 Black, Hero13 Black offering seamless integration. Key Features: Quick Capture: Start/stop recording on your GoPro with a simple tap. Real-Time Alerts: Monitor your GoPro's battery and storage status live. Multi-Camera Sync: Control multiple GoPros for epic multi-angle shots. Effortless Tagging: Highlight key moments for easy editing. Flexible Shooting Modes: Switch between photo, video, and timelapse modes effortlessly. One hand control: Start/stop recording and make highlights with just a single hand. Camera Locator: Misplaced your GoPro? With a simple touch, activate the camera's sound to easily find it, whether it's hidden in the grass or behind cushions. Upgrade your GoPro experience with Action Control. Capture every adventure perfectly with just a touch. Master your moments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Action Control at $4.99 against Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros's $17.99. Action Control also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 53%). Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros costs $17.99 and Action Control $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros has 119 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros's written reviews are positive against 71% of Action Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros | Action Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $17.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (119 ratings) — better | 3.9 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | 70.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 119 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #191 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harald Meyer | Gribovski Sergey |
Customer experience
Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros
Action Control
In-app purchases
Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros
No in-app purchases
Action Control
No in-app purchases
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