# goWatch for GoPro® vs Action Control

The clearest difference is rating: Action Control at 3.9 against goWatch for GoPro®'s 2.3. Action Control also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 41%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). goWatch for GoPro®'s advantage is chart position (#58 vs unranked) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

goWatch for GoPro® costs $2.99 and Action Control $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Action Control holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of goWatch for GoPro®'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Action Control's.

goWatch for GoPro® ships an update every 6 weeks, Action Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | goWatch for GoPro® | Action Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [2.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gowatch-for-gopro/id1569569113/reviews) | **[3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-control/id6458733064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | 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

### goWatch for GoPro®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gowatch-for-gopro/id1569569113)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Control your GoPro camera directly from your Apple Watch. Start/stop recording, change modes, and get camera information like battery level and free space. Compatible with a wide range of GoPro Hero models.

**Highlights:** Start/stop recording, Power off camera, Tag moments, Change camera mode, Locate camera, View camera information

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Fast pairing and connection when working
- 💰 Affordable alternative to official GoPro remote
- 🔋 Shows battery level of camera
- ⚡ Instant control without touching camera

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection drops and disconnections
- ❌ Installation/download failures after purchase
- 🔗 Inconsistent pairing with various GoPro models
- ⏱️ Slow response time between commands
- 📺 No live preview feature

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to download after payment
- App doesn't appear on Apple Watch after purchase
- Bluetooth pairing fails or hangs indefinitely
- Connection drops within minutes of pairing
- App crashes during recording

**Requested features**

- Live preview/real-time video feed
- Ability to rename cameras for multiple device users
- Improved connection stability
- Better troubleshooting documentation
- Updated tutorial videos


### Action Control

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

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 goWatch for GoPro® free?

goWatch for GoPro® costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Action Control free?

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

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

Action Control is rated higher. goWatch for GoPro® averages 2.3 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Action Control averages 3.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do goWatch for GoPro® or Action Control have ads?

Neither goWatch for GoPro® nor Action Control shows ads.

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

goWatch for GoPro® ships an update every 6 weeks, and Action Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, goWatch for GoPro® was updated on September 25, 2026 and Action Control on September 21, 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.*