# Capture Pilot vs Helicon Remote

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Capture Pilot at 11.0 against Helicon Remote's 13.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Capture Pilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Helicon Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.5 for Capture Pilot against 2.4 for Helicon Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 96 and 38 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Capture Pilot's written reviews are positive against 29% of Helicon Remote's.

Capture Pilot ships an update every 4 months, Helicon Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capture Pilot | Helicon Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-pilot/id404906435/reviews)** | [2.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicon-remote/id957334044/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **96** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **31.1% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Capture One A/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/404906438) | [Helicon Soft s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/957334043) |

## What reviewers say

### Capture Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-pilot/id404906435)

This app allows photographers to remotely view, zoom, rate, and tag high-resolution images during a shoot. It can also transform your device into a virtual camera display for remote camera control and capture parameter adjustments.

**Highlights:** Remote image viewing, zooming, and panning, Image rating and tagging, Live view with compatible digital backs, Geotagging of images, Remote camera firing and parameter control, Virtual camera display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Camera Control | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup and intuitive interface
- 🎯 Excellent for client collaboration on set
- 📱 Works across multiple devices (iPad, iPhone, Mac)
- ⭐ Useful image rating and selection features
- 🖼️ Good image quality and zoom capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability
- 🔌 Unreliable WiFi connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Significant lag and slow performance
- 📦 Requires Capture One Pro software to function
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for camera controls

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes every 10-15 minutes
- Server connection failures
- Camera controls not functioning
- Focus button greyed out despite camera capability
- Photos fail to load from large libraries

**Requested features**

- Live view compatibility for remote shooting
- Full Capture One editing tools on mobile
- Camera control without additional purchase
- AppleTV wireless display support
- Bluetooth connectivity without WiFi


### Helicon Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicon-remote/id957334044)

Control your Nikon or Canon DSLR remotely for tethered shooting. Features include automated focus and exposure bracketing, time-lapse, and extra-long exposures. Supports Wi-Fi and USB connections for advanced photography workflows.

**Highlights:** Tethered shooting, Camera remote control, Automated focus bracketing, Exposure bracketing, Time lapse shooting, Extra long exposures, Live View

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime license | $47.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capture Pilot free?

Capture Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Helicon Remote free?

Helicon Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Capture Pilot or Helicon Remote?

Capture Pilot is rated higher. Capture Pilot averages 2.5 out of 5 from 96 ratings, while Helicon Remote averages 2.4 from 38 ratings.

### Do Capture Pilot or Helicon Remote have ads?

Neither Capture Pilot nor Helicon Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Capture Pilot or Helicon Remote?

Capture Pilot ships an update every 4 months, and Helicon Remote every 3 months. Most recently, Capture Pilot was updated on October 7, 2026 and Helicon Remote on October 11, 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.*