# Camera Control for GoPro Hero vs pCAM Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: pCAM Pro at 97% against Camera Control for GoPro Hero's 14%. pCAM Pro also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Camera Control for GoPro Hero's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $34.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Camera Control for GoPro Hero costs $2.99 and pCAM Pro $34.99 up front. pCAM Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Camera Control for GoPro Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

pCAM Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pCAM Pro has 222 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Camera Control for GoPro Hero's written reviews are positive against 97% of pCAM Pro's.

Camera Control for GoPro Hero ships an update every 6 weeks, pCAM Pro weekly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Control for GoPro Hero | pCAM Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $34.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-control-for-gopro-hero/id608289516/reviews) | **[4.9 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcam-pro-camera-tools/id1308057201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **222** |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | **97.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#68** |
| Size | 21 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harald Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/389514018) | [David Eubank](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645606643) |

## 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


### pCAM Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcam-pro-camera-tools/id1308057201)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app provides 27 essential tools for cinematography and photography professionals and students. It offers instant calculations for depth of field, field of view, exposure, and more, with a user-friendly interface designed for on-the-go use.

**Highlights:** Depth of Field calculations, Field of View preview, Focal Length matching, Exposure calculations, HMI Flicker-free settings, Speed Booster adapter calculations, VFX tracking markers

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Indispensable tool for cinematographers
- 👍 Great calculators and converters
- 👍 Very easy to use and intuitive
- 👍 Clear, accurate, and concise
- 👍 Useful for pre-visualization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not access iPhone camera for POV simulation
- 🐛 Cartoon cutouts for actors are not realistic
- 🐛 Hyperfocal 'apply' button placement on iPad is accidental
- 🐛 Users had to repurchase the app for updates

**Reported bugs**

- None explicitly mentioned, but feature requests imply areas for improvement.

**Requested features**

- Access iPhone camera for exact POV simulation
- Implement a night mode
- Relocate hyperfocal 'apply' button in Depth-of-Field calculator


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Control for GoPro Hero free?

Camera Control for GoPro Hero costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is pCAM Pro free?

pCAM Pro costs $34.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Camera Control for GoPro Hero or pCAM Pro?

pCAM Pro is rated higher. Camera Control for GoPro Hero averages 1.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while pCAM Pro averages 4.9 from 222 ratings.

### Do Camera Control for GoPro Hero or pCAM Pro have ads?

Neither Camera Control for GoPro Hero nor pCAM Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Control for GoPro Hero or pCAM Pro?

Camera Control for GoPro Hero ships an update every 6 weeks, and pCAM Pro weekly. Most recently, Camera Control for GoPro Hero was updated on October 20, 2026 and pCAM Pro on October 20, 2026.

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