# iMotion Remote vs Dragonframe Tether

The clearest difference is rating: Dragonframe Tether at 4.2 against iMotion Remote's 2.8. Dragonframe Tether also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 72 months). iMotion Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 14). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dragonframe Tether holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 15 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 42% and 43% positive.

iMotion Remote ships an update every 72 months, Dragonframe Tether every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMotion Remote | Dragonframe Tether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion-remote/id433868802/reviews) | **[4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonframe-tether/id1207485362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 72 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 14 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) | [DZED Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207485361) |

## What reviewers say

### iMotion Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion-remote/id433868802)

Control your iMotion and iMotion Pro camera app remotely over Wi-Fi. Preview your shots and adjust various camera settings like focus, exposure, and white balance directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi remote control, Live preview, Focus adjustment, Exposure control, White balance settings, Torch and grid overlay

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great idea for remote control
- 👍 Useful for stop-motion
- 👍 Works with iMotion HD
- 👍 Can see camera view remotely
- 👍 Simple single photo capture

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
- 🐛 Freezes and crashes
- 🐛 Does not connect
- 🐛 Black screen issue

**Reported bugs**

- Remote element stopped working
- Cannot find iPhone
- App won't connect
- Freezes and crashes
- App won't quit

**Requested features**

- Add ability to set time-lapse functions remotely
- Add ability to trigger pre-set time-lapse sessions
- Add ability to remotely change photo capture settings
- Push notification for low storage/crashes
- Add onion skin view on remote


### Dragonframe Tether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonframe-tether/id1207485362)

Transform your iOS device into a professional camera for stop motion animation software. Stream a live video preview to your computer, control camera settings, and capture high-quality images directly. Requires Dragonframe 4 or newer on a desktop.

**Highlights:** Use iPhone/iPad as capture source, Live video preview on desktop, Control shutter speed, ISO, focus, white balance, Capture JPG or DNG images, Direct image transfer to computer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMotion Remote free?

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

### Is Dragonframe Tether free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iMotion Remote or Dragonframe Tether?

Dragonframe Tether is rated higher. iMotion Remote averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Dragonframe Tether averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.

### Do iMotion Remote or Dragonframe Tether have ads?

Neither iMotion Remote nor Dragonframe Tether shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iMotion Remote or Dragonframe Tether?

iMotion Remote ships an update every 72 months, and Dragonframe Tether every 3 months. Most recently, iMotion Remote was updated on October 8, 2026 and Dragonframe Tether on October 1, 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.*