Comparison

Manfrotto Motion vs Benro Connect

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

Head to head
About

Manfrotto Motion

This app allows filmmakers and photographers to wirelessly control motion control devices for up to 3-axis. It offers features like time-lapse, keyframe setup, and camera setting adjustments, with quick tutorials for easy use.

Highlights
  • Wireless motion control
  • Keyframe motion setup
  • Camera settings control
  • Multi-row Panorama
  • Turntable mode
  • Stop Motion
  • Time-lapse customization
Features
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Connect wirelessly to Syrp & Manfrotto motion control products with the Manfrotto Move App. A beautifully simple mobile app that accommodates both beginners through to experienced filmmakers and photographers. The app is extremely easy to use and allows you to sync multiple devices together for shooting motion control of up to 3-axis. Also included are quick setup tutorials and help screens to help make sure you are up and running as quickly as possible. Compatibility. Motion Control: Genie Mini, Genie Micro, Genie Mini II, Genie II Linear, Genie II Pan Tilt and Genie One. Cameras: Compatible with a range of cameras including mirror-less, DSLR's, video cameras and smartphones. Refer to specific motion control product details for more. Features in the current release: - Motion time-lapse and video - Keyframe motion setup - Bounce back for video (repeat) - Control camera settings like ISO, Shutter and Aperture from the app when connected via USB. Check camera compatibility at manfrotto.com - Multi-row Panorama for high resolution 'Gigapixel' images - Turntable mode for automating product photography and videography - Stop Motion - HDR support - Time-lapse: Customize move shoot delay, interval, record time and playback time - Set time-lapse movement to move-shoot-move or continuous movement - Save your own presets or select from our built-in options - Set your ease in / ease out for smoothly ramping movement - Quick Setup modes for simpler time-lapse and video moves - Live Drive mode for live axis control using the built-in app joystick - Regular free firmware upgrades for new features

About

Benro Connect

Control your smart tripod head and modules for advanced photography. Remotely adjust angles, preview shots, and utilize programmable modes like time-lapse and panoramas. Achieve professional astrophotography and smooth day-to-night time-lapses with real-time light detection.

Highlights
  • Remote tripod head control
  • Real-time shot preview
  • Programmable shooting modes
  • Astrophotography tracking
  • Holy Grail time-lapse
  • Live streaming capability
Features
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Benro Connect is designed to control the Polaris Smart Electric Tripod Head and Theta Smart Modules, delivering an uparalleled experience in long-distance photography. [Polaris Smart Electric Tripod Head] With the app connected to Polaris, you can remotely control the shooting angle and preview your shots in real-time on your mobile device via Wi-Fi or cellular networks, offering great flexibility. The app supports various programmable shooting modes such as time-lapse, panoramic shooting, and sunrise/sunset time-lapse. Additionally, when paired with the optional Astro kit, Polaris can be transformed into a professional equatorial mount, allowing you to easily capture stars using the GoTo feature and automatically track stars for long-exposure shots without star trails. [Fine-Tuning and Remote Control] By wirelessly connecting the app with Battery Module and Camera Control Module, you can not only fine-tune the leveling but also achieve precise remote camera control, including live view, parameter adjustments, and media file management, making the shooting process more efficient and flexible. [Holy Grail Time-Lapse Shooting] By wirelessly connecting the app with Battery Module, Camera Control and Optical Sensor Module, enabling real-time ambient light detection. The Camera Control Module can then combine sensor input with advanced algorithms to dynamically adjust exposure settings, ensuring smooth transitions from day to night (and vice versa) for Holy Grail time-lapse photography. [Live Streaming] By wirelessly connecting the app to Battery Module and GoLive Module, you can easily enable real-time live streaming.

Screenshots

Manfrotto Motion4 screens
Benro Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Benro Connect at 2.3 against Manfrotto Motion's 1.3. Benro Connect also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Benro Connect holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Manfrotto Motion's written reviews are positive against 41% of Benro Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manfrotto Motion ships an update every 3 months, Benro Connect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Manfrotto Motion versus Benro Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManfrotto MotionBenro Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (10 ratings)2.3 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews40.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1028 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB327 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSyrp LimitedBenro Image Technology Industrial Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Manfrotto Motion

All ratings10 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative90.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Benro Connect

All ratings28 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral10.7%
Negative60.7%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral14.8%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

None

Manfrotto Motion

No in-app purchases

None

Benro Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Manfrotto Motion free?
Manfrotto Motion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Benro Connect free?
Benro Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Manfrotto Motion or Benro Connect?
Benro Connect is rated higher. Manfrotto Motion averages 1.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Benro Connect averages 2.3 from 28 ratings.
Do Manfrotto Motion or Benro Connect have ads?
Neither Manfrotto Motion nor Benro Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Manfrotto Motion or Benro Connect?
Manfrotto Motion ships an update every 3 months, and Benro Connect every 2 weeks. Most recently, Manfrotto Motion was updated on September 9, 2026 and Benro Connect on September 1, 2026.

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