# PhotoPills vs Spark Camera Control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PhotoPills at 85% against Spark Camera Control's 22%. PhotoPills also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 19). Spark Camera Control's advantage is price (Free vs $10.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Spark Camera Control is free to download; PhotoPills costs $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PhotoPills holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoPills has 1.5K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of PhotoPills's written reviews are positive against 22% of Spark Camera Control's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoPills | Spark Camera Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photopills/id596026805/reviews)** | [3.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-camera-control/id1230169443/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PhotoPills S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/596026808) | [Tangy Laboratories Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480011645) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoPills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photopills/id596026805)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Photo & Video, #70 Top Paid (US App Store)

Plan and capture stunning photos of the sun, moon, and Milky Way. This app helps you visualize celestial events and landscape compositions with advanced planning tools and augmented reality.

**Highlights:** 2D Map-Centric Planner (Sun, Moon, Milky Way), 3D Augmented Reality Views, Celestial Event Finder, Photo Plans Manager, Location Scouting Tool, Calculators (Long Exposure, Timelapse, etc.)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comprehensive planning tools
- 🚀 Powerful features for astrophotography
- 💡 Excellent tutorials and support
- 🌟 Indispensable for photographers
- ⭐ Incredible value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Steep learning curve
- 🤯 Overwhelming complexity
- 🤖 Confusing user interface
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🗺️ Inaccurate location tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using depth of field calculator
- Location settings not persisting between sessions
- Milky Way position not aligning correctly

**Requested features**

- User guide in multiple languages
- Improved integration with other apps
- More customization options
- Weather forecast integration
- Apple Watch companion app


### Spark Camera Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-camera-control/id1230169443)

Control your DSLR camera wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet. Capture photos, videos, and time lapses with instant feedback and creative control from up to 100 feet away.

**Highlights:** Wireless camera shutter control, Remote photo and video capture, Time lapse creation, Bulb ramping for sunsets, Long-range connectivity (up to 100'), BLE connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoPills free?

PhotoPills costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spark Camera Control free?

Spark Camera Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PhotoPills or Spark Camera Control?

PhotoPills is rated higher. PhotoPills averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Spark Camera Control averages 3.1 from 19 ratings.

### Do PhotoPills or Spark Camera Control have ads?

Neither PhotoPills nor Spark Camera Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoPills or Spark Camera Control?

PhotoPills ships an update every 2 months, and Spark Camera Control every 2 months. Most recently, PhotoPills was updated on October 24, 2026 and Spark Camera Control on October 24, 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.*