Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile vs ProCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
ProCam
Control your Sony camera remotely to capture stunning photos with manual exposure settings. Edit and share your images with a variety of tools and filters, all from your mobile device.
- Remote camera control
- Manual exposure settings
- Dynamic zoom
- Multiple shooting modes
- Photo editing tools
- Direct sharing
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Unleash your creativity with ProCam, a seamless remote control app for your Sony PlayMemories Mobile camera. ProCam allows you to capture striking photos with manual exposure settings. Effortlessly edit and share your photographic masterpieces with friends. KEY FEATURES - Remote control functionality for Sony PlayMemories Mobile cameras - Dynamic zoom capabilities for precise scene composition - Choose from a variety of shooting modes such as Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual (dependent on camera and firmware) - Take charge of exposure settings, including exposure compensation (EV), ISO speed, aperture, and shutter speed (in accordance with exposure mode) - Fine-tune white balance presets for optimal color accuracy - Edit your photos with versatile tools like cropping, filter effects, and blur - Share your favorite moments easily through iMessage, Facebook, Twitter, and more DEVICE SUPPORT Sony discontinued the PlayMemories Mobile interface in March 2017. Cameras released after this date such as the Sony a7R III may not be compatible with ProCam. Supported cameras according to Sony's developer guidelines include the following. Sony a7, Sony a7S II, Sony a7R, Sony a7R II, Sony a7S, Sony a5000, Sony a5100, Sony av6000, Sony a6300, Sony a6500, Sony NEX-5R, Sony NEX-5T, Sony NEX-6, Sony HX60, Sony HX80, Sony HX90, Sony HX400, Sony WX500, Sony RX10 II, Sony RX10 III, Sony RX100 III, Sony RX100 IV, Sony RX100 V, Sony DSC-QX10, Sony DSC-QX30, Sony DSC-QX100, Sony ILCE-QX1. Kindly be aware that certain devices may require the installation of the 'Smart Remote Embedded' service from the camera's built-in app store to enable WiFi connectivity. Please refer to your camera's manual for specific guidance. Additionally, it's important to note that as a third-party developer, we cannot assure universal device support for all PlayMemories Mobile cameras. Sony retains the right to restrict third-party usage and alter interface settings at its own discretion. We recommend staying informed about any updates or changes through official channels. IN-APP PURCHASES ProCam is free to download with a one-time in app purchase and a monthly in-app subscription option. Subscribe to unlock exclusive content and features. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. More information: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile at 1.6 against ProCam's 1.0. Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 1). ProCam's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. ProCam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile holds the better App Store score, 1.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile has 6.7K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of ProCam's.
Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile ships an update every 3 months, ProCam fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile | ProCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (6.7K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.7K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #183 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.7 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sony Corporation | Swiftware Solutions GmbH |
Customer experience
Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile
ProCam
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
ProCam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile
No in-app purchases
ProCam
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Annual Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime$39.99
Questions
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