# Camera Plus vs Remote Legacy

The clearest difference is price: Remote Legacy at Free against Camera Plus's $2.99. Remote Legacy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Camera Plus's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 1.9) and review sentiment (51% vs 19%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Remote Legacy is free to download; Camera Plus costs $2.99 up front. Camera Plus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Remote Legacy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Camera Plus holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 138 and 113 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Camera Plus's written reviews are positive against 19% of Remote Legacy's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Plus | Remote Legacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.0 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-plus-frame-the-moments/id330803072/reviews)** | [1.9 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-legacy/id661488661/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 113 |
| Positive reviews | **51.2% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 76 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 14.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Global Delight Technologies Pvt. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/307372311) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-plus-frame-the-moments/id330803072)

This app allows you to take photos and videos remotely using another device, ensuring you're always in the shot. It also offers advanced macro photography, cinematic video features, and various editing tools.

**Highlights:** Remote photo and video capture with AirSnap, Brilliant macro photography mode, Apple Watch integration for camera control, Cinematic video with Focus Shift, Brightness control (Lumy), Photo filters and auto-enhancement, Private photo and video folder

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Privacy Lock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Love-tale Overlays Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Classic Filter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| LightStreaks Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great remote camera control
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Useful features like pause/resume video recording
- 🔍 Good macro photography capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues and crashes
- 🔒 No support for newer phone features like macro lens
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔋 High storage usage

**Reported bugs**

- Unreliable connection between devices
- Video recording stops unexpectedly
- Macro mode not working as expected
- Crashes on newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Support for 4K video recording
- Improved remote control functionality
- Ability to use phone's different camera lenses
- Timer option for remote shutter


### Remote Legacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-legacy/id661488661)

Control and monitor your Filmic Pro camera wirelessly from a separate iOS device. Offers three modes: Control for full camera adjustments, Monitor for advanced video analytics, and Director for a clean preview feed. Ideal for complex camera setups and remote production monitoring.

**Highlights:** Wireless camera control, Real-time video monitoring, Advanced video analytics (waveform, vectorscope, histogram), Start/stop recording, Focus and exposure control, Preset management, Director's clean preview

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful for controlling camera remotely
- 👍 Works well with Filmic Pro
- ✨ Great for solo filming and self-recording

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 🔍 Laggy and poor video quality on remote device
- 💰 Expensive for limited functionality
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Remote app not detecting connected devices
- Inability to switch between connected devices
- Tint slider and other controls not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to control multiple devices simultaneously
- Support for vertical video and portrait mode
- Reduce latency for real-time monitoring
- Add option to delete/favorite recordings from remote


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Plus free?

Camera Plus costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Remote Legacy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Camera Plus or Remote Legacy?

Camera Plus is rated higher. Camera Plus averages 3.0 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Remote Legacy averages 1.9 from 113 ratings.

### Do Camera Plus or Remote Legacy have ads?

Neither Camera Plus nor Remote Legacy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Plus or Remote Legacy?

Camera Plus ships an update monthly, and Remote Legacy monthly. Most recently, Camera Plus was updated on October 31, 2026 and Remote Legacy on October 20, 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.*