Comparison

Camera Control for GoPro Hero vs FlatZap

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

Head to head
About

Camera Control for GoPro Hero

Control your GoPro Hero cameras remotely with this app. Access settings, start/stop recording, and view a live preview. Compatible with specific Hero models.

Highlights
  • Turn camera on/off
  • Start/stop recording
  • View camera information
  • Change camera settings
  • Live preview
  • Hero 4 Wifi pairing
Features
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Camera Control for GoPro Hero cameras is an alternative app to control your GoPro Hero 2 (Wifi), 3 White/Silver/Black Edition, Hero 3+ (all variants), and Hero 4 (all variants, including Hero 4 Session) cameras. It offers fast access to features such as settings, camera controls, and live preview. +++ Please use our Camera Suite app for GoPro Hero Session, LCD, 5, 6, and newer models: "https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/camera-suite-for-gopro-hero/id965725212?mt=8&uo=4&at=11lKfC" +++ +++ Disclaimer +++ This app is an alternative app for controlling GoPro Hero cameras. We are not affiliated with GoPro Inc. in any way. +++ Features +++ - Turn on/off GoPro Hero camera - Start/stop recording - Camera information (e.g. number of picture, available video recording time,…) - Change settings (e.g. resolution, frame rate, Protune, white balance,...) - Live preview - iOS 5+ compatible - Support for Hero 4 cameras - Support for the new Hero 4 Wifi pairing process. Hero 4 demo video: http://youtu.be/idW-mvTywTA +++ Instructions +++ If you have connection problems check these points: - Set the GoPro Hero camera to "App Wifi mode" (on your camera) - Completely remove all power (USB and battery) from your GoPro camera

About

FlatZap

This app automatically organizes jobsite photos and videos by location using GPS. It allows for quick sharing of visual documentation and team collaboration for contractors. Stop wasting time scrolling through your camera roll and get organized by project.

Highlights
  • Auto-organized by address
  • Time-stamped and searchable
  • Instant sharing via link
  • Field to office synchronization
  • Team collaboration features
  • Location-based folder creation
Features
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FlatZap is the contractor-friendly way to capture, organize, and share jobsite photos and videos—automatically. Using your device’s GPS, FlatZap creates a location folder for each job address so every photo you take is instantly sorted. No more scrolling your camera roll or guessing which project a picture belongs to. Why pros use FlatZap: • Auto-organized by address: Create a location once—everything you capture there is saved to that folder. • Time-stamped & searchable: Every photo/video includes date/time and is easy to find later. • Share in seconds: Send a simple link to homeowners, adjusters, or the office. • Field → Office: Use the mobile app on site and the Web Dashboard back at HQ. • Built for teams: Invite users so crews capture consistently across locations. • Simple price: $4.99 per user per month. Great for: Roofing & insurance restoration, HVAC, plumbing, solar, general contractors, punch lists, before/after documentation, warranty records, and service call history. How it works: 1. Create a Location (auto-detects address) 2. Capture photos/videos on site 3. Share a link or review on the Web Dashboard Stop digging through your camera roll. Get organized by location with FlatZap. In-App Purchase: FlatZap Pro — $4.99/user/month. Privacy Policy: https://flatzap.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://flatzap.com/term-and-condition

Screenshots

Camera Control for GoPro Hero3 screens
FlatZap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FlatZap at Free against Camera Control for GoPro Hero's $2.99. FlatZap also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0). Camera Control for GoPro Hero's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (14% vs 0%). On ratings volume, 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

FlatZap is free to download; Camera Control for GoPro Hero costs $2.99 up front. FlatZap sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Camera Control for GoPro Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlatZap holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of Camera Control for GoPro Hero's written reviews are positive against 0% of FlatZap's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Control for GoPro Hero ships an update every 6 weeks, FlatZap monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Camera Control for GoPro Hero versus FlatZap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Control for GoPro HeroFlatZap
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (14 ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarald MeyerFlatzap, LLC

Customer experience

Camera Control for GoPro Hero

All ratings14 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive14.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative77.8%

FlatZap

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Camera Control for GoPro Hero

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

FlatZap

Subscriptions6
  • FlatZap Personal Pro$3.991 Month
  • FlatZap 1 User$4.991 Month
  • FlatZap Business$5.991 Month
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  • FlatZap 3 Users$14.991 Month
  • FlatZap 5 Users$24.991 Month
  • FlatZap 10 Users$49.991 Month
One-time2
  • Flatzap Personal Plan$3.99
  • Flatzap Business Plan$5.99

Questions

Is Camera Control for GoPro Hero free?
Camera Control for GoPro Hero costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlatZap free?
FlatZap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camera Control for GoPro Hero or FlatZap?
FlatZap is rated higher. Camera Control for GoPro Hero averages 1.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while FlatZap averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Camera Control for GoPro Hero or FlatZap have ads?
Neither Camera Control for GoPro Hero nor FlatZap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Control for GoPro Hero or FlatZap?
Camera Control for GoPro Hero ships an update every 6 weeks, and FlatZap monthly. Most recently, Camera Control for GoPro Hero was updated on October 29, 2026 and FlatZap on October 10, 2026.

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