# Smart Trigger vs Helicon Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Helicon Remote at 2.4 against Smart Trigger's 1.0. Helicon Remote also leads on ratings volume (38 vs 1). Smart Trigger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Helicon Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart Trigger asks for nothing beyond the download.

Helicon Remote holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helicon Remote has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 29% and 29% positive.

Smart Trigger ships an update every 6 weeks, Helicon Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Trigger | Helicon Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-trigger/id587891877/reviews) | **[2.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicon-remote/id957334044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **29.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Satechi](https://appshunter.io/developer/587891882) | [Helicon Soft s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/957334043) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Trigger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-trigger/id587891877)

Control your compatible DSLR camera wirelessly from your smartphone. Offers modes for regular shots, long exposures, and time-lapses, allowing for advanced photography techniques up to 50 feet away.

**Highlights:** Wireless camera shutter release, Timed photography tasks, Delay starting moment, Manage exposure time, Set shooting interval, Control up to 50 ft away, Regular, Manual, and Timed Shot modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Helicon Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicon-remote/id957334044)

Control your Nikon or Canon DSLR remotely for tethered shooting. Features include automated focus and exposure bracketing, time-lapse, and extra-long exposures. Supports Wi-Fi and USB connections for advanced photography workflows.

**Highlights:** Tethered shooting, Camera remote control, Automated focus bracketing, Exposure bracketing, Time lapse shooting, Extra long exposures, Live View

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime license | $47.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Trigger free?

Smart Trigger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Helicon Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Trigger or Helicon Remote?

Helicon Remote is rated higher. Smart Trigger averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Helicon Remote averages 2.4 from 38 ratings.

### Do Smart Trigger or Helicon Remote have ads?

Neither Smart Trigger nor Helicon Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Trigger or Helicon Remote?

Smart Trigger ships an update every 6 weeks, and Helicon Remote every 3 months. Most recently, Smart Trigger was updated on October 22, 2026 and Helicon Remote on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*