Comparison

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® vs GoPro Fluid

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

Head to head
About

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®

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
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The Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® cameras app allows you to control multiple GoPro® cameras via low energy Bluetooth. The app is compatible with: GoPro® Hero 3 (White, Silver, and Black Edition) GoPro® Hero 4 (Silver and 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/wDL1kgewIZQ ## Features - Start/stop recording via low energy Bluetooth (requires much less battery than WiFi!). - Tag moments. - Set the camera's date and time. - Power off the camera. - Locate the camera (via beep sound). - Quickly show the camera state (recording time, free space, number of recorded photos and videos, estimated number of remaining photos and video recording time, battery state, GoPro® Max lens mount state, GoPro® media mount microphone state). ## Pro Features - Start and stop recording and tag moments on multiple cameras at the same time. - Change camera settings. - Create and edit presets on Hero 8 and newer models. - Show the live preview of one camera in full screen mode. - Download media (photos, videos) from one camera. - 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

About

GoPro Fluid

This app enhances mobile videography by pairing with AI for super-stabilized footage and remote control capabilities for compatible cameras. It offers advanced features like subject tracking, auto-capture, and extensive camera settings for professional-quality results.

Highlights
  • AI subject tracking
  • Remote camera control
  • Super-stabilized footage
  • Auto-capture tools
  • Gimbal and camera settings access
  • Firmware updates
Features
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Pairs with Fluid Pro AI to capture super-stabilized footage with your phone + lets you use your phone as a remote control when capturing with your GoPro. Access settings + features like AI subject tracking, auto-capture, exposure settings + more. Works with Phones + GoPros Capture stabilized footage with your phone, or use your phone as a remote control when capturing with your GoPro or point-and-shoot camera. On-Screen Subject Tracking Selection Pick your subject, and the gimbal will automatically keep it in frame with AI tracking. Video + Photo Tools Utilize capture tools like auto dolly zoom, motion time lapse, auto panoramic photo + more. Access to Gimbal + Camera Settings The app plugs you into a variety of gimbal + camera settings, like motor speed + sensitivity, filters, camera resolution, frame rate, ISO, shutter speed. Updates + More Get access to firmware updates for your gimbal along with access to a digital user guide.

Screenshots

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®1 screens
GoPro Fluid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GoPro Fluid at 4.6 against Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®'s 4.0. GoPro Fluid also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®'s advantage is ratings volume (619 vs 8) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, 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. Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GoPro Fluid asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GoPro Fluid holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® has 619 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®'s written reviews are positive against 0% of GoPro Fluid's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® ships an update every 3 weeks, GoPro Fluid every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® versus GoPro Fluid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth Remote for GoPro®GoPro Fluid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (619 ratings)4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings619 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB222 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarald MeyerShenzhen Hohem Technology Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®

All ratings609 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive20.6%
Neutral1.0%
Negative78.4%

GoPro Fluid

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Apple Watch app for remote control
  • Ability to rename cameras
  • Improved UI and organization

GoPro Fluid

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro®

One-time1
  • Activate all features$9.99
None

GoPro Fluid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® free?
Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoPro Fluid free?
GoPro Fluid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® or GoPro Fluid?
GoPro Fluid is rated higher. Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® averages 4.0 out of 5 from 619 ratings, while GoPro Fluid averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® or GoPro Fluid have ads?
Neither Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® nor GoPro Fluid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® or GoPro Fluid?
Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® ships an update every 3 weeks, and GoPro Fluid every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bluetooth Remote for GoPro® was updated on November 7, 2026 and GoPro Fluid on October 31, 2026.

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