CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera vs FieldMonitorT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
FieldMonitorT
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FieldMonitorT monitors Teradek h.264 / HEVC wireless encoders, providing a full-screen image with engineering scopes, markers, focus assist, and image controls for LUTs, H & V flips, rotations, and anamorphic desqueeze. It's the Teradek-only version of FieldMonitor. Please visit the FieldMonitorT website for detailed compatibility information before buying FieldMonitorT.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera at monthly against FieldMonitorT's every 4 months. CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera ships an update monthly, FieldMonitorT every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera | FieldMonitorT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (35 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CamRanger | Adam Wilt |
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
FieldMonitorT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera
No in-app purchases
FieldMonitorT
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera free?
Is FieldMonitorT free?
Do CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera or FieldMonitorT have ads?
Which is updated more often, CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera or FieldMonitorT?
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