Comparison

Remote Camera vs Camera Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

Remote Camera

Features
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Your phone. A second angle. A place for you in the frame. Remote Camera turns your phone into a camera controlled from another phone with Remote Shutter. Put it on a tripod, step into the shot and check the framing from your controller. Capture group photos, self-portraits, tutorials, interviews and performances without walking back to the camera. BUILD A TWO-CAMERA SETUP Use one or two camera phones with a single Remote Shutter controller. See both live views and use shared photo and recording controls, or adjust each camera individually. One camera needs two devices; two cameras need three. SEE YOUR SHOT WHILE RECORDING Send a live preview to the controller before and during video. Adjust supported focus, zoom and exposure controls, switch cameras, and use flash or a video torch. Choose a 3- or 10-second photo timer. Hide the camera phone's local preview while capture continues. CAPTURE WITH MORE CONTROL Record up to 4K and choose from the resolutions and frame rates available for the selected lens. Set manual ISO and shutter speed where supported, then return to Auto. Choose photo size and JPEG or HEIF photos, plus H.264 or HEVC video, when both the iOS camera and receiving device support the format. Microphone access is optional for silent video. CONNECT NEARBY OR FAR AWAY Pair with Remote Shutter using a QR code or connection link. Nearby, use the same Wi-Fi network or a phone hotspot: local communication needs no internet, and a hotspot needs no router. Across different networks, use internet mode. Nearby discovery and saved pairs make returning to your setup easier. Hotspot availability depends on your phone and carrier. KEEP THE ORIGINALS Save original photos and videos on the camera phone with permission. Send optional copies to your controller for review. Interrupted transfers can resume after reconnecting, and pending files remain available for recovery. Leaving the controller does not stop an active recording: return to check it or stop it. Keep Remote Camera open on every camera phone. TWO APPS, CLEAR ROLES Remote Camera is the free capture companion. Install Remote Shutter on the controller; its Premium subscription is purchased separately. No app account is required. Subscription activation and verification may need internet. These apps connect phones, not DSLR or action cameras. Available settings, image quality and preview performance depend on the devices and connection. Support: support@skillsfor.ai Privacy: https://babymonitor.watchwms.com/privacy Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Camera Remote Control

Transform two devices into a remote camera system. One acts as the camera, while the other provides a live viewfinder and shutter control. Capture group photos, selfies, and videos without needing to rush back to the camera.

Highlights
  • Live camera preview on remote device
  • Remote photo capture and video control
  • Burst shot functionality
  • Adjustable self-timer
  • Front/back camera switching
  • Pinch to zoom and tap to focus
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Camia – Camera Remote Control turns two iPhones or iPads into a remote camera: one device is the camera, the other is a live viewfinder and shutter. Everyone gets into the group photo, with no running back to beat the timer. WHAT CAMIA DOES • Live preview of the camera's view on the remote device • Take photos, or start and stop video, from the remote • Shoot 1, 3, 5 or 8 photos with one tap • Self-timer: 3, 5 or 10 seconds, for photos and video • Switch between front and back camera • Pinch to zoom, tap to focus • Ultra Wide and Portrait options on devices that have those cameras • Photos and videos are saved to the camera device's Photos library; the remote shows temporary previews HOW IT WORKS 1. Install Camia – Camera Remote Control on both devices 2. Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both devices so they can connect directly 3. Choose one device as the camera and connect from the other 4. Frame the shot on the remote and tap GOOD FOR Group and family photos, travel photos when you're on your own, selfies with the better back camera, and a phone on a tripod. Camia is free and supported by ads. No account needed. Works on iPhone and iPad with iOS 15 or later. Available in English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.

Screenshots

Remote Camera4 screens
Camera Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Camera at none against Camera Remote Control's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Camera ships an update every 5 months, Camera Remote Control every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Remote Camera versus Camera Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote CameraCamera Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgzamov DaniyarWei Lu

In-app purchases

None

Remote Camera

No in-app purchases

None

Camera Remote Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Camera free?
Remote Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camera Remote Control free?
Camera Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote Camera or Camera Remote Control have ads?
Camera Remote Control shows ads; Remote Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Camera or Camera Remote Control?
Remote Camera ships an update every 5 months, and Camera Remote Control every 6 months. Most recently, Remote Camera was updated on November 3, 2026 and Camera Remote Control on October 30, 2026.

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