# Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® vs Action Control

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® and Action Control both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Action Control's written reviews are positive against 21% of Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®'s. Action Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#183 vs unranked). Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®'s advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (609 vs 15). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® is free to download; Action Control costs $4.99 up front. Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Action Control 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 3.9 for Action Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® has 609 ratings behind it against 15, 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 71% of Action Control's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® | Action Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.0 (609 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-remote-for-gopro/id1553411394/reviews)** | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-control/id6458733064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **609** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#183** |
| Size | 91 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harald Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/389514018) | [Gribovski Sergey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496881176) |

## 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


### Action Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-control/id6458733064)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** GoPro remote control, Real-time battery and storage alerts, Multi-camera synchronization, Highlight key moments, Switch shooting modes, Camera locator with sound

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**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 Action Control free?

Action Control costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® is rated higher. Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® averages 4.0 out of 5 from 609 ratings, while Action Control averages 3.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® or Action Control have ads?

Neither Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® nor Action Control shows ads.

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

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Action Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® was updated on October 16, 2026 and Action Control on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*