# iMotion Remote vs Magic ARRI ViewFinder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic ARRI ViewFinder at 86% against iMotion Remote's 41%. Magic ARRI ViewFinder also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 72 months). iMotion Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic ARRI ViewFinder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. iMotion Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic ARRI ViewFinder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic ARRI ViewFinder has 177 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of iMotion Remote's written reviews are positive against 86% of Magic ARRI ViewFinder's.

iMotion Remote ships an update every 72 months, Magic ARRI ViewFinder monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMotion Remote | Magic ARRI ViewFinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion-remote/id433868802/reviews) | **[4.8 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-arri-viewfinder/id1347132361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **177** |
| Positive reviews | 41.5% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 72 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 24 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) | [Roman Medvid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180410540) |

## 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


### Magic ARRI ViewFinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-arri-viewfinder/id1347132361)

This app simulates the field of view for ARRI digital cameras and lenses on your iPhone or iPad. It helps filmmakers preview exact framing and lens focal lengths during pre-production, with options for color presets and saving shots.

**Highlights:** Precise framing preview, ARRI digital camera simulation, Lens focal length selection, Aspect ratio frame guides, Color preset (LUT) application, Save framed shots with data, Focus and exposure control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features: subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium features: purchase | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMotion Remote free?

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

### Is Magic ARRI ViewFinder free?

Magic ARRI ViewFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iMotion Remote or Magic ARRI ViewFinder?

Magic ARRI ViewFinder is rated higher. iMotion Remote averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Magic ARRI ViewFinder averages 4.8 from 177 ratings.

### Do iMotion Remote or Magic ARRI ViewFinder have ads?

Magic ARRI ViewFinder shows ads; iMotion Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, iMotion Remote or Magic ARRI ViewFinder?

iMotion Remote ships an update every 72 months, and Magic ARRI ViewFinder monthly. Most recently, iMotion Remote was updated on October 21, 2026 and Magic ARRI ViewFinder on October 22, 2026.

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