# AOCHUAN vs Sony | Creators' App

The clearest difference is rating: Sony | Creators' App at 3.9 against AOCHUAN's 2.9. Sony | Creators' App also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 117) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). AOCHUAN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sony | Creators' App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AOCHUAN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sony | Creators' App holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sony | Creators' App has 2.3K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of AOCHUAN's written reviews are positive against 22% of Sony | Creators' App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AOCHUAN ships an update every 2 weeks, Sony | Creators' App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AOCHUAN | Sony | Creators' App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aochuan/id1589913929/reviews) | **[3.9 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-creators-app/id1616622856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 117 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **23.2% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#150** |
| Size | 459 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.7 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [中山市央果电子科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522856203) | [Sony Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315534741) |

## What reviewers say

### AOCHUAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aochuan/id1589913929)

Enhance your mobile videography with advanced stabilization and creative shooting modes. Capture stunning 4K video, utilize precise tracking, and apply professional filters for a polished look. This app unlocks the full potential of compatible handheld gimbals.

**Highlights:** 4K Super HD video recording, Precise face and body tracking, One-button inception, One-button Hitchcock (dolly zoom), Makeup filters for photos & videos, Gesture controls, Time-lapse photography

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎥 Advanced photo and video shooting modes
- ⚙️ Customizable gimbal settings and controls
- 📚 Comprehensive in-app tutorial videos
- 💰 Good value for the price
- 🎯 Face and body tracking capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📵 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🎥 Black screen when accessing camera
- ⚠️ Unreliable tracking features
- 🔌 Poor app stability on iOS updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 18 and newer versions
- Bluetooth fails to connect or drops frequently
- Camera displays black screen in app
- Face tracking rotates 180 degrees unexpectedly
- Object tracking loses subjects easily

**Requested features**

- Portrait/vertical mode support
- Still photo capture while recording video
- 48MP photo resolution option
- Wide-angle and telephoto lens support
- Automatic lens switching for zoom


### Sony | Creators' App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-creators-app/id1616622856)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Access a cloud platform for creators to manage and edit photos and videos from Sony cameras. Transfer files, remotely control your camera, and access inspiration content anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote camera operation, Photo and video transfer, Cloud storage and management, Video editing with AI, Camera settings backup, Software updates

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $4.99 | per month |
| 500 GB | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy photo transfers
- 👍 Useful remote camera control features
- 🤳 Convenient for self-portraits and practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and frequent disconnections
- 🔒 Overly aggressive demands for full photo library access
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive user experience
- 🤖 Buggy and crash-prone app

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect to certain camera models
- Timestamps on imported photos are incorrect
- Frequent login issues and server errors

**Requested features**

- Add swipe gestures for photo browsing
- Allow selective photo access, not full library
- Improve GPS location tagging reliability
- Provide a dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AOCHUAN free?

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

### Is Sony | Creators' App free?

Sony | Creators' App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AOCHUAN or Sony | Creators' App?

Sony | Creators' App is rated higher. AOCHUAN averages 2.9 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Sony | Creators' App averages 3.9 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do AOCHUAN or Sony | Creators' App have ads?

Sony | Creators' App shows ads; AOCHUAN does not.

### Which is updated more often, AOCHUAN or Sony | Creators' App?

AOCHUAN ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sony | Creators' App every 6 weeks. Most recently, AOCHUAN was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sony | Creators' App on September 27, 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.*