Comparison

CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera vs Camera Connect & Control

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

Head to head
About

CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera

Wirelessly control your Nikon or Canon DSLR camera from your iOS device without needing a computer or internet connection. Offers a wide range of features for remote capture, parameter adjustments, and advanced shooting techniques like time-lapse and focus stacking.

Highlights
  • Live View
  • Remote Capture
  • Parameter Adjustment (ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed)
  • Focus Stacking
  • Intervalometer (Time Lapse)
  • Movie Recording
  • Image Download to iOS
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Using CamRanger hardware (purchased separately from CamRanger.com) wirelessly control your Nikon or Canon DLSR camera! The first of its kind, no other computers or Internet needed! Just connect your camera to the CamRanger and then control wirelessly from your iOS device. Loaded with features: Live View View and set parameters (ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed, White Balance, Focus Mode, Capture Mode, etc) Live View touch focusing and focus adjustments Remote Capture View 100% resolution images with meta data including histogram (supports JPG and Canon RAW) Movie Recording and focusing Focus Stacking Intervalometer (Time Lapse) Bulb Mode Advanced Bracketing/HDR Download images to iOS library Grid lines and aspect ratio support GPS tagging of imported images Officially Supported Cameras: Canon 1DX II Canon 1DX Canon 1DC Canon 1D IV Canon 1Ds III Canon 5DS/R Canon 5D IV Canon 5D III Canon 5D II Canon 6D Canon 6D II Canon 7D Canon 7D II Canon 80D Canon 77D Canon 70D Canon 60D Canon 50D Canon 40D Canon T7i Canon T6s/T6i / 760D/750D Canon T5i / 700D Canon T4i / 650D Canon T3i / 600D Canon T2i / 550D Canon XSi / 450D Canon SL1 / 100D Canon EOS R Nikon D5 Nikon D4s Nikon D4 Nikon D3s Nikon D3x Nikon D3 Nikon Df Nikon D800 / D800E Nikon D810 Nikon D850 Nikon D600 / D610 Nikon D750 Nikon D700 Nikon D500 Nikon D300s Nikon D300 Nikon D7200 Nikon D7100 Nikon D7000 Nikon D90 Nikon D5600 Nikon D5500 Nikon D5300 Nikon D5200 Nikon D5100 Nikon D5000 Nikon Z6/Z7 Please use only official batteries with the CamRanger! Third party batteries may cause serious problems. ColorTRUE Aware: Color accurate viewing when user calibrates with X-Rite ColorTRUE app. Learn more at xritephoto.com/colortrue Not all cameras support all features, and supporting additional cameras is coming soon. See www.CamRanger.com for more detailed information.

About

Camera Connect & Control

Seamlessly connect your DSLR or WiFi camera to your smartphone. View, share, and download photos directly from your camera. Offers remote capture, live view control, and advanced features like focus bracketing and bulb capture.

Highlights
  • View camera photos in a grid
  • Quick JPG and RAW file loading
  • Direct photo sharing to other apps
  • Download files to phone
  • Remote capture
  • Live view camera control
  • Focus bracketing and bulb capture
Features
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Connect your camera with your phone and bring your photography skills to a new level. This app is the reason why gps & wifi suddenly makes sense on your camera. Features: - View all pictures on the camera in a nice grid. - Quick loading of jpg and raw files (CR2 and NEF). - Directly share pictures from camera to other apps (like Whatsapp, Instagram, Facebook) - Download complete files from camera to files app - Remote capture - Connect your camera to the hotspot of your phone if no wifi is available - see protected files - Bulb capture - Focus bracketing - Use liveview to control all settings of your camera - Use usb or wifi connection Features of paid version: Lite - show Exif data (including gps data) - download of singles files (also Raw) - bulk download, bulk delete, bulk share - filter current view (raw, jpeg, videos, protected files) Pro - Liveview with camera control - Change settings of the camera (shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, iso, whitebalance, picture style, drivemode, metering, image format) Supported cameras: Canon (cameras without wifi must be connected via usb) • M10, M100 • EOS R, RP, R1, R5, R5 II, R6, R6 II, R6 III, R7, R8, R10, R50, R50V, R100 • 1Ds Mark III • 1D X, 1D X Mark II, 1D X Mark III • 1D Mark IV • 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark IV • 5DS • 6D, 6D Mark II • 7D, 7D Mark II • 50D, 60D, 70D, 80D, 90D • 100D / REBEL SL1 • 200D / REBEL SL2 • 250D / REBEL SL3 • 500D / REBEL T1i • 550D / REBEL T2i  • 600D / REBEL T3i • 650D / REBEL T4i • 700D / REBEL T5i • 750D / REBEL T6i • 760D / REBEL T6s • 800D / REBEL T7i • 1100D / REBEL T3 • 1200D / REBEL T5 • 1300D / REBEL T6 • 1500D / 2000D / REBEL T7 • 3000D / 4000D / REBEL T100 Nikon • D90 • D300, D300S • D500 • D600, D610 • D750 • D850 • D3400, D3500 • D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600 • D7100, D7200, D7500 • P900 • Z30, Z50, Z50 II • Z5, Z5 II, Z6, Z6 II, Z6 III, Z7, Z7 II, Z8, Z9 Sony Cameras after 2020 using PTP (Camera Remote Command) • ILCE-1(M2) • ILCE-9M2/M3 • ILCE-7RM5/M6 • ILCE-7RM4(A) • ILCE-7CR • ILCE-7SM3 • ILCE-7M4/M5 • ILCE-7C(M2) • ILCE-7RM3A • ILCE-7M2/M3 • ILCE-6700 • ILCE-6600 • ILCE-6400(A) • ILCE-6100(A) • DSC-RX1RM3 • DSC-RX0M2 • DSC-RX100M7(A) • DSC-RX100M5A • DSC-RX10M4 • DSC-HX99 Cameras before 2020: using Smart Remote Control app, like Alpha 6300. Important: update 'Smart Remote Control' on your camera before using this. To update open 'PlayMemories Camera Apps' and select 'Smart Remote Control' from the list of apps. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera1 screens
Camera Connect & Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera at none against Camera Connect & Control's 6. CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). Camera Connect & Control's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (734 vs 35). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Camera Connect & Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Camera Connect & Control holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Connect & Control has 734 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera's written reviews are positive against 47% of Camera Connect & Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera versus Camera Connect & Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamRanger Wireless DSLR CameraCamera Connect & Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (35 ratings)3.9 (734 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.1% of reviews — better46.5% of reviews
Number of ratings35734 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCamRangerRupert Kurka

Customer experience

CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera

All ratings35 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive54.1%
Neutral11.5%
Negative34.4%

Camera Connect & Control

All ratings725 ratings
Positive70.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative46.2%

User reviews

CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera

From 35 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📱 Wireless remote control functionality works reliably
  • 🎯 Large screen viewing improves composition and focus precision
  • 📸 Focus stacking and HDR features well-implemented
  • ⚙️ Comprehensive camera control options available
  • 🔌 Works across multiple camera brands (Canon, Nikon)

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive hardware requirement ($300+)
  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity drops and disconnections
  • ⚠️ App crashes and freezes regularly
  • 🔐 Mandatory registration requirement frustrating
  • 📱 Outdated user interface design

Camera Connect & Control

From 734 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great with Nikon and Canon cameras
  • 👍 Useful for astrophotography and remote shooting
  • 🚀 Reliable connection and file transfer
  • 👍 Helpful for focus stacking and intervalometer
  • 👍 Good value for the price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unstable Wi-Fi connection and frequent disconnects
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain camera models
  • 🐛 Blurry or low-quality image downloads
  • 🔋 High battery drain on cameras
  • 👎 Confusing or lacking instructions

Bugs and requests

CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • iOS updates break app compatibility (iOS 9, 10, 13 issues)
  • App crashes on launch or during operation
  • WiFi connection repeatedly drops mid-shoot
  • Registration fails without internet connectivity
  • Camera enters 'busy' error state after disconnect
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  • Live view freezes when adjusting settings
  • Image download incomplete despite completion message
  • App crashes when accessing social media upload menu
  • Thumbnail loading and display issues
  • Overlay configuration causes app freeze
  • Dropbox account editing triggers crashes
  • Focus stacking fails to work reliably
  • Time lapse drops out and requires restart
  • Live view manual focus causes app freeze
  • Password re-entry required after each reconnection
  • Incompatibility with newer iPad models (iPad Pro 12.9 Gen 3)
  • Audio recording issues with video (hiss and crackling)
  • Recording settings change unexpectedly after crash

Requested features

15 requests
  • Pinch-to-zoom functionality for precise focusing
  • Full-screen live view option
  • Horizontal/landscape mode support for iPhone
  • Rapid/burst shooting capability
  • RAW image preview support for Nikon cameras
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  • Real-time exposure histogram display
  • German language localization
  • Apple Watch support for remote shooting
  • Tethered USB cable connection option
  • Video playback and review within app
  • Faster connection handshake process
  • Better bracketing menu interface
  • 10x zoom capability for manual focusing
  • Automatic focus point selection presets
  • MacBook Pro and Windows support

Camera Connect & Control

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes during use
  • Unable to connect to camera or transfer files
  • Paid features not working as expected
  • Deleted photos not recoverable

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more camera models
  • Improve Wi-Fi stability and reliability
  • Allow direct USB connection for faster transfers
  • Implement a more user-friendly interface
  • Provide better documentation and troubleshooting guides

In-app purchases

None

CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Camera Connect & Control

Subscriptions2
  • CCC Pro - Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • CCC Pro - Yearly subscription$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • 3 day TrialFree
  • CCC Lite - One time purchase$9.99
  • Upgrade to Pro$24.99
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  • CCC Pro - One time purchase$29.99

Questions

Is CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera free?
CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camera Connect & Control free?
Camera Connect & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera or Camera Connect & Control?
Camera Connect & Control is rated higher. CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera averages 3.5 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Camera Connect & Control averages 3.9 from 734 ratings.
Do CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera or Camera Connect & Control have ads?
Neither CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera nor Camera Connect & Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera or Camera Connect & Control?
CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera ships an update monthly, and Camera Connect & Control monthly. Most recently, CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera was updated on October 22, 2026 and Camera Connect & Control on October 29, 2026.

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