# iMotion Remote vs Skyflow

The clearest difference is rating: Skyflow at 4.6 against iMotion Remote's 2.8. Skyflow also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 72 months) and review sentiment (72% vs 42%). iMotion Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 14.3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skyflow sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. iMotion Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Skyflow holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skyflow has 590 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 72% of Skyflow's.

iMotion Remote ships an update every 72 months, Skyflow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMotion Remote | Skyflow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion-remote/id433868802/reviews) | **[4.6 (590 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyflow-time-lapse-camera/id937208291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **590** |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 72 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 24 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 14.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) | [Andrei Kovalev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770934816) |

## 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


### Skyflow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyflow-time-lapse-camera/id937208291)

Create professional time-lapse and stop-motion videos with advanced camera controls and a powerful editor. Adjust playback speed after shooting, apply effects, and export in high resolutions. Supports various photo and video formats for ultimate creative freedom.

**Highlights:** Adjustable playback speed after shooting, Pro camera controls (ISO, shutter, WB, focus), Support for RAW, HEIF, and ProRes formats, Advanced time-lapse editor with keyframing, Export up to 8K resolution, Long exposure effects and exposure bracketing, Stop-motion shooting mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| HD export | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Tier 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Brilliant app
- 🚀 Spectacular timelapse app
- 🚀 Excellent time lapse video app
- 🚀 Impressive features
- 🚀 Versatile and customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and errors
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Export and saving problems
- 🔒 Paid features hidden behind paywall
- 🔒 Unexpected pricing changes

**Reported bugs**

- Camera session errors
- Inability to complete actions
- Distorted or corrupted video output
- Timelapses not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Add intermediate zoom levels
- Implement vertical/portrait mode
- Add manual focus control
- Introduce exposure and shutter speed settings
- Implement geotagging and timestamp overlays


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMotion Remote free?

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

### Is Skyflow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iMotion Remote or Skyflow?

Skyflow is rated higher. iMotion Remote averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Skyflow averages 4.6 from 590 ratings.

### Do iMotion Remote or Skyflow have ads?

Neither iMotion Remote nor Skyflow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iMotion Remote or Skyflow?

iMotion Remote ships an update every 72 months, and Skyflow every 3 weeks. Most recently, iMotion Remote was updated on October 8, 2026 and Skyflow on October 10, 2026.

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