Comparison

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile vs LensPick

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

Wirelessly transfer photos and videos from your camera to your smartphone. Control your camera remotely for unique shooting opportunities and add location data to your images. Save and apply camera settings for convenience.

Highlights
  • Transfer images and videos from camera
  • Automatic background transfer
  • Remote camera shooting with live view
  • Record location information to images
  • Save and apply camera settings
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Imaging Edge Mobile allows images/videos to be transferred to a smartphone/tablet, enables remote shooting, and provides location information to images captured by a camera. ■ Transfer images from a camera to a smartphone - You can transfer images/videos. - The selection and transfer of images after shooting are no longer needed as the automatic background transfer function allows images to be transferred to a smartphone as they are captured. *1 - High bit rate video files including 4K can be transferred. *2 - You can view and transfer images in your camera from your smartphone even when the camera is turned off. *2 - After transferring, you can immediately share your high quality images on social networks or through email. *1 See here for supported cameras. Files are imported in 2MP size when using this function. https://www.sony.net/dics/iem12/ *2 See here for supported cameras. Availability of video transfer and playback varies depending on smartphone in use. https://www.sony.net/dics/iem12/ ■ Remote shooting of a camera using a smartphone - You can capture photos/videos remotely while checking the live view of a camera on a smartphone. *3 This is convenient for capturing night views or water flowing scenes which need long-exposure, or macro shooting in which you need to avoid to directly touch the camera. *3 Models that support PlayMemories Camera Apps can use this feature by installing "Smart Remote Control" (in-camera app) on your camera in advance. http://www.sony.net/pmca/ ■ Record location information - With cameras that have a location information linkage function, the location information acquired by the smartphone can be added to the captured image in your camera. For supported models and detailed operation methods, see the support page below. https://www.sony.net/dics/iem12/ - Even with cameras that do not have a location information linkage function, it is possible to add location information acquired by your smartphone to the photos saved on your smartphone during remote shooting. ■Save and Apply Settings - You can save up to 20 camera settings in Imaging Edge Mobile. You can also apply a saved setting to a camera. *4 *4 See here for supported cameras. Save and Apply Settings are supported only for cameras with the same model name. https://www.sony.net/dics/iem12/ ■ Notes - Supported operating systems: iOS17.7-26.6 - This app is not guaranteed to work with all smartphones/tablets. - Features/Functions available for this app vary depending on the camera you are using. - For supported models and information on features/functions, see the support page below. https://sony.net/iem/

About

LensPick

Visualize framing for various DSLR lenses on your iPhone or iPad before shooting. Swipe through focal lengths from 24mm to 400mm to see what fits within your subject area. This tool aids photographers in planning shots and understanding visual composition.

Highlights
  • Live visual framing with iPhone/iPad camera
  • Focal length visualization (24mm-400mm)
  • EXIF-based camera calibration for accuracy
  • Selectable sensor formats (Full Frame, Crop, M4/3)
  • Adjustable letterboxing aspect ratio
  • Intuitive SwiftUI interface
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**Choose the best lens for the shot before you even open your camera bag!** With the lensPick app for iPhone and iPad, quickly see the framing across a wide range of DSLR lenses with a single swipe down your screen. As the dial rolls from 24mm to 400mm, you'll see what falls inside and out of your subject area for each focal length. Whether you're planning, scouting, experimenting, or on location, a Pro eager to work more quickly or an amateur perfecting your visual understanding, the lensPick digital director's viewfinder will fast become an essential tool. **Specs & Features** - Works through the iPhone or iPad camera to give 'live' visuals as you move through your location - New: EXIF-based camera calibration - Capture a test photo for precise focal length accuracy tailored to your specific device - Quick-tap to select Full Frame, Crop Frame, or Micro 4/3 sensor formats (depending on the type of camera body you'll be using) - Quick-tap to change letterboxing aspect ratio - Modern SwiftUI interface with intuitive controls - There are variances from camera to camera – lensPick's calibration system provides highly accurate approximations - iOS 16.6 and greater

Screenshots

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile4 screens
LensPick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LensPick at 61% against Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile's 16%. LensPick also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.6). Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 13). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile is free to download; LensPick costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LensPick holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile has 6.7K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile's written reviews are positive against 61% of LensPick's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile ships an update every 3 months, LensPick every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile versus LensPick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSony | Imaging Edge MobileLensPick
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating1.6 (6.7K ratings)4.5 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.0% of reviews61.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.7K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#184 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.716.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSony CorporationThe Curious Pixel Ltd.

Customer experience

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

All ratings6,667 ratings
Positive13.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative82.5%
Written reviews768 reviews
Positive16.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative78.6%

LensPick

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Fails to connect to camera
  • Incompatible with latest iOS versions
  • Creates unnecessary photo albums

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for RAW file transfer
  • Improve camera control functionality
  • Provide better user guidance and instructions
  • Enhance stability and reliability

LensPick

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

LensPick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile free?
Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LensPick free?
LensPick costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or LensPick?
LensPick is rated higher. Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile averages 1.6 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while LensPick averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or LensPick have ads?
Neither Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile nor LensPick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile or LensPick?
Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and LensPick every 17 months. Most recently, Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile was updated on October 17, 2026 and LensPick on October 9, 2026.

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