# iMotion Remote vs Onion Cam2

The clearest difference is rating: Onion Cam2 at 4.5 against iMotion Remote's 2.8. Onion Cam2 also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 72 months) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 6). iMotion Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Onion Cam2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iMotion Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Onion Cam2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onion Cam2 has 5.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of iMotion Remote's written reviews are positive against 63% of Onion Cam2's.

iMotion Remote ships an update every 72 months, Onion Cam2 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMotion Remote | Onion Cam2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion-remote/id433868802/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-cam2-stopmotion-camera/id1352231998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **63.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 72 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 24 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) | [Yosuke Seki](https://appshunter.io/developer/824851972) |

## 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


### Onion Cam2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-cam2-stopmotion-camera/id1352231998)

Create stop-motion and time-lapse movies with ease. This app allows you to capture images sequentially, using an onion-skin feature to guide your next shot. You can then arrange your photos, export them as a movie, and save multiple projects.

**Highlights:** Onion-skinning for guided capture, Guideline display, Change picture order, Export movies, Save multiple projects, Adjust movie export settings

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Onion skin feature helpful
- 🚀 Great quality exports
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 🚀 Good for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera shakes even when stationary
- 🐛 Crashes when switching camera
- 🐛 Inability to watch/preview videos
- 🐛 Inability to export videos

**Reported bugs**

- Frames snap back when moved
- App crashes when trying to create new video
- Brightness/zoom settings don't save

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects and audio
- Ability to adjust frame rate
- Add multi-select and batch editing tools
- Increase maximum number of frames
- Add timer/remote shutter function


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMotion Remote free?

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

### Is Onion Cam2 free?

Onion Cam2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iMotion Remote or Onion Cam2?

Onion Cam2 is rated higher. iMotion Remote averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Onion Cam2 averages 4.5 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do iMotion Remote or Onion Cam2 have ads?

Onion Cam2 shows ads; iMotion Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, iMotion Remote or Onion Cam2?

iMotion Remote ships an update every 72 months, and Onion Cam2 every 6 months. Most recently, iMotion Remote was updated on October 16, 2026 and Onion Cam2 on October 18, 2026.

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