# Camera Control for GoPro Hero vs FlatZap

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Control for GoPro Hero | FlatZap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-control-for-gopro-hero/id608289516/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatzap/id1099057485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **14.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 21 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harald Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/389514018) | [Flatzap, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099057484) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Control for GoPro Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-control-for-gopro-hero/id608289516)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FlatZap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatzap/id1099057485)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlatZap Personal Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| FlatZap 1 User | $4.99 | per month |
| FlatZap Business | $5.99 | per month |
| FlatZap 3 Users | $14.99 | per month |
| FlatZap 5 Users | $24.99 | per month |
| FlatZap 10 Users | $49.99 | per month |
| Flatzap Personal Plan | $3.99 | one-time |
| Flatzap Business Plan | $5.99 | one-time |


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