Comparison

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro vs Action Control

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 Bluetooth for faster connections and extended battery life. Adjust ProTune settings, save presets, and manage quick settings remotely. Ideal for drone FPV usage and multi-camera setups.

Highlights
  • Control multiple GoPros simultaneously
  • Faster Bluetooth connection
  • Longer battery life via BLE
  • Remote ProTune settings adjustment
  • Save and apply custom presets
  • Quick settings for all cameras
  • Supports FPV drone usage
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Supported GoPros: Hero 5, Hero 5 session, Hero 6, Hero 7, Hero 8, MAX Limited support*: Hero 9, Hero 10 No support: Hero 4 and earlier MultiPro allows you to control multiple GoPros at the same time and apply ProTune settings from your phone. This app has several advantages over other GoPro apps: Faster Connection: By using Bluetooth instead of Wifi, this app connects to your GoPros significantly faster. Longer Battery Time Bluetooth (BLE = Bluetooth Low Energy) requires up to 90% less energy than Wifi, hence your battery will last longer. Connect Multiple Cameras If you use multiple GoPros at the same time, this app allows you to control all of them without the need to switch or re-connect. Remote Control ProTune Settings Change important settings like Resolution, Frames Per Second, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Max ISO, Image Stabilisation and EV Compensation remotely. Save Presets Save your settings as presets in order to easily apply multiple configurations to all your cameras. Quick Settings Quickly set often changing settings like 'White Balance' or 'Maximum ISO' for all cameras from the control screen with just one click. Supports FPV usage When using a naked GoPro on your drone, MultiPro allows you to set relevant settings such as sharpness, color profile, video format, etc. No LiveView: Please be advised that it is not possible to get a live feed of the video while using Bluetooth. Use the official GoPro app for this. Only for taking Videos: It is not possible to change ProTune settings for photos at this point. * Limited Hero9 support: At this point only start/stop recording, camera on/stand-by, change of fps and resolution works. It is not possible to change further ProTune settings on the Hero9. 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. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Action Control

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
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Action Control: Your GoPro's Perfect Partner Turn your Apple Watch into a powerful GoPro remote controller. Designed for adventurers, Action Control ensures you capture every thrilling moment without missing a beat. Compatible with a wide range of GoPro models including Hero8 Black, Hero9 Black, Hero10 Black, Hero11 Black, Hero11 Black Mini, Hero12 Black, Hero13 Black offering seamless integration. Key Features: Quick Capture: Start/stop recording on your GoPro with a simple tap. Real-Time Alerts: Monitor your GoPro's battery and storage status live. Multi-Camera Sync: Control multiple GoPros for epic multi-angle shots. Effortless Tagging: Highlight key moments for easy editing. Flexible Shooting Modes: Switch between photo, video, and timelapse modes effortlessly. One hand control: Start/stop recording and make highlights with just a single hand. Camera Locator: Misplaced your GoPro? With a simple touch, activate the camera's sound to easily find it, whether it's hidden in the grass or behind cushions. Upgrade your GoPro experience with Action Control. Capture every adventure perfectly with just a touch. Master your moments.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Action Control at 71% against Bluetooth Remote for GoPro's 0%. Action Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Bluetooth Remote for GoPro's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On 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

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro is free to download; Action Control costs $4.99 up front. Bluetooth Remote for GoPro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Action Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 70 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Bluetooth Remote for GoPro's written reviews are positive against 71% of Action Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bluetooth Remote for GoPro versus Action Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth Remote for GoProAction Control
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.3 (70 ratings) — better3.9 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews70.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings70 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard BuhmannGribovski Sergey

Customer experience

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro

All ratings70 ratings
Positive77.1%
Neutral18.6%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Action Control

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Bluetooth Remote for GoPro

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Single$1.991 Month
  • 6 Month Single$3.996 Months
  • 1 Month Unlimited7 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • 6 Month Unlimited7 Days trial$5.996 Months
One-time2
  • Lifetime Single$6.99
  • Lifetime Unlimited$7.99
None

Action Control

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 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 4.3 out of 5 from 70 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 14, 2026 and Action Control on October 8, 2026.

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