# iMotion Remote vs Remote Camera Control via Air

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Camera Control via Air at 4.0 against iMotion Remote's 2.8. Remote Camera Control via Air also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 42%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 72 months). iMotion Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Camera Control via Air sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iMotion Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Camera Control via Air holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of iMotion Remote's written reviews are positive against 73% of Remote Camera Control via Air's.

iMotion Remote ships an update every 72 months, Remote Camera Control via Air every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMotion Remote | Remote Camera Control via Air |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion-remote/id433868802/reviews) | **[4.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-camera-control-via-air/id6470156115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **72.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 72 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 24 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) | [Dmitriy Kharutskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/817385891) |

## 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


### Remote Camera Control via Air

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-camera-control-via-air/id6470156115)

Control your iPhone/iPad camera remotely using another device. Features manual settings, various photo and video formats, and advanced grid overlays. Save media to external drives or custom folders.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Manual camera settings, Camera preview on second device, Multiple photo/video formats, Customizable grid overlays, Save to external drives, Time-lapse and slow-motion video

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMotion Remote free?

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

### Is Remote Camera Control via Air free?

Remote Camera Control via Air is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iMotion Remote or Remote Camera Control via Air?

Remote Camera Control via Air is rated higher. iMotion Remote averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Remote Camera Control via Air averages 4.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do iMotion Remote or Remote Camera Control via Air have ads?

Neither iMotion Remote nor Remote Camera Control via Air shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iMotion Remote or Remote Camera Control via Air?

iMotion Remote ships an update every 72 months, and Remote Camera Control via Air every 2 months. Most recently, iMotion Remote was updated on October 16, 2026 and Remote Camera Control via Air on October 13, 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.*