# Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® vs Hightag

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hightag at none against Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®'s 1. Hightag also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 21%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®'s advantage is ratings volume (616 vs 13). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hightag asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® against 3.8 for Hightag. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® has 616 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Hightag's.

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® ships an update every 3 weeks, Hightag every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® | Hightag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (616 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-remote-for-gopro/id1553411394/reviews)** | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hightag/id6447581882/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **616** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 91 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harald Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/389514018) | [Hightag, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681853486) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-remote-for-gopro/id1553411394)

Control multiple GoPro cameras simultaneously using low energy Bluetooth. Start/stop recording, tag moments, manage settings, and monitor camera status remotely. Offers advanced features like live preview and media download for enhanced shooting experiences.

**Highlights:** Start/stop recording via Bluetooth, Tag moments, Set camera date and time, Power off camera, Locate camera, Show camera state, Control multiple cameras simultaneously

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activate all features | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app to control GoPro cameras
- 👍 Reliable connection and control
- 💡 Useful features like spot metering

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🤔 Confusing setup and instructions
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work with older GoPro models
- Live preview lags or doesn't work
- Unexpected charges or billing issues

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app for remote control
- Ability to rename cameras
- Improved UI and organization


### Hightag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hightag/id6447581882)

This app automatically captures photos and videos of athletes like mountain bikers and skiers as they pass by smart cameras. Media is instantly uploaded to your account for viewing, downloading, and sharing.

**Highlights:** Automatic photo and video capture, Smart camera installation at destinations, Instant media upload, View, download, and share footage, Forever access to captured media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® free?

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hightag free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® or Hightag?

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® is rated higher. Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® averages 4.0 out of 5 from 616 ratings, while Hightag averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® or Hightag have ads?

Neither Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® nor Hightag shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® or Hightag?

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hightag every 9 days. Most recently, Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hightag on October 27, 2026.

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