BT Cam vs Alpha Remote Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BT Cam
This app provides wireless Bluetooth control for a wide range of DSLR and mirrorless cameras. It allows users to take photos, record videos, set timers, and adjust focus and zoom remotely. Purchases unlock access to control all supported camera brands.
- Bluetooth camera remote control
- Supports multiple camera brands
- Wireless photo and video capture
- Remote focus and zoom control
- Timer and interval shooting
- Offline and private operation
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BT Cam is the ultimate Bluetooth camera remote control app for photographers and videographers. Control multiple camera brands with a single app - Canon, Nikon, Sony, FujiFilm, Olympus, Blackmagic, GoPro, Panasonic, Pentax. Purchases unlock all platforms. Get complete wireless control over your camera using Bluetooth. Take photos, record videos, set timers and more - all from your device. Perfect for professionals and enthusiasts alike — ideal for photo and video creators who need reliable remote camera control. KEY FEATURES Bluetooth Connectivity: Reliable, low-power control that preserves key features like eye-tracking and prevents overheating, unlike WiFi remotes. Multi-Camera Control: Connect and control multiple cameras simultaneously to capture stunning multi-angle shots. Universal: Bring together modern and older cameras using external triggers. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Fast & Easy: Quick initial setup, seamless auto-connect every time. Smart Shutter: Automatic photo captures as soon as focus is achieved. Capture Link: Trigger photos/videos on all cameras from the one in your hand. Video Recording: Start/stop recording with automatic restart when time limits are reached. Shutter Button Lock: Lock the shutter to enable burst, bulb, or interval shooting when paired with the timer. Timers: Adjust exposure, interval, and number of shots. Script timers for complex sequences. Focus/Zoom: Autofocus & precise linear, variable or absolute focus/zoom control. Geotagging: Add location data to your photos to know exactly where they were taken. Offline & Private: No sign-up required. Works fully offline, anywhere you go. * Feature availability varies per camera. GETTING STARTED Bluetooth ON Pair camera Start shooting with powerful remote control PRICING Free trial Subscription or one-time purchase Individual or ALL brands Pro package Purchases unlock access to all platforms CAMERAS Canon - EOS 6D Mark II, 77D, 90D, 1D X Mark III, 200D, 200D II, 250D, 800D, 850D, C50, M5, M6, M6 Mark II, M50, M50 Mark II, M100, M200, R, R1, R3, R5, R5 C, R5 Mark II, R6, R6 Mark II, R6 Mark III, R7, R8, R10, R50, R50 V, R100, Ra, RP - PowerShot G1 X Mark III, G5 X Mark II, G7 X Mark III, G9 X Mark II, SX70 HS, SX730 HS, SX740 HS, V1, V10 - Rebel SL2, SL3, T7i, T8i - Kiss M, M2, X9, X8i X10, X10i Nikon - Z5, 5II, 6II, 6III, 7II, 8, 9, 30, 50, 50II, f, fc, R - D6, 780 - COOLPIX A1000, B600, P950, P1000, P1100 Sony - Xperia 1 III, 1 IV, 1 V, 1 VI, 1 VII, 5 III, 5 IV, 5 V, PRO-I - RX0 II, RX0 II G, RX100 VII, RX100 VII A - ZV-1, ZV-1 A, ZV-1 II, ZV-1F, ZV-E1, ZV-E10, ZV-E10 II - FX2, 3, 3A, 30 - α1, 1 II, 7C, 7C II, 7CR, 7III, 7IV, 7V, 7R III, 7R III A, 7R IV, 7R IV A, 7R V, 7R VI, 7S III, 7S IV, 9, 9 II, 9 III, 6100, 6100 A, 6400, 6400 A, 6600, 6700 - LR1 Fujifilm - X-T3, T4, T5, T30, T30 II, T50 - GFX50S II, GFX100 II, GFX100S, GFX100S II - X-H2, 2S - X-S10, 20 - X-M5 - X100VI Olympus/OM System - OM-1, 1 Mark II, 3, 5 - TG-7 Blackmagic Design - Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, 6K, 6K G2, 6K Pro - Cinema Camera 6K - PYXIS 6K, 12K - URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2, Mini Pro 12K GoPro - HERO 8, 9, 10, 11, 11 Mini, 12, 13 - Fusion 360°, MAX 360° Panasonic Lumix - S1, 1 II, 1 II E, 1H, 1R, 1R II, 5, 5 II, 5 II X, 9 - G9, 9 II, 90, 91, 95, 95D, 97, 100, 110 - GX9 - GH5, 5 II, 5S, 6, 7 - TZ95, 95D, 96, 96D, 97, 99, 200, 200D, 202, 202D, 220, 220D - ZS80, 80D, 99, 200, 200D, 220, 220D - BS1H - BGH1 - FZ1000 II, 10002 - LX100 II - FT7 - TS7 Pentax/Ricoh - Pentax K-3 Mark III, Mark III Monochrome - Ricoh GR III, IIIx EXTERNAL TRIGGERS - NiSi - MIOPS - Triggertrap SWITCHERS - ATEM FOLLOW FOCUS - Tilta PRO PACKAGE - Timecode - LTC Audio Generator - External sync with Tentacle Sync, ATEM, or any LTC audio - Music video timecode - Camera Sync: Synchronize cameras without external gear - API - Cinema Slate pro REPLACED REMOTES - Canon BR-E1/2 - Nikon ML-L7 - Sony RMT-P1BT/VP2 - Fujifilm TG-BT1 - Olympus RM-WR1/2 - GoPro The Remote - Panasonic DMW-RS2 - Pentax O-RC1 - IR remotes
Alpha Remote Controller
Control compatible cameras wirelessly via Bluetooth for quick reconnections and low power consumption. Operate recording, capture photos, zoom, and focus with customizable speed settings. Offers quick access from lock screen, control center, and Apple Watch.
- Bluetooth camera control
- Record, shutter, and focus operation
- Adjustable zoom and focus speed
- Monitor signal strength
- View camera state
- Quick access from lock screen and Apple Watch
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Quick and reliable wireless remote trigger for supported cameras. This application use bluetooth connection instead of both bluetooth and wifi like many other apps. That approach allows really quick reconnection and very low power consumption. This app doesn't provide live view or full control over camera. Please read full feature list and list of supported cameras down bellow. Features: - Connect and control one or multiple cameras simultaneously. - Easily operate the Record, C1, and AF-ON buttons by pressing, holding, or locking the hold function. - Capture photos by pressing the shutter button or, if enabled in settings, use one finger for half-press and two fingers for full-press functionality. - Monitor signal strength for a stable connection. - View the current camera state, whether it is Disconnected, Connected, Recording, or Exposing. - Stay informed about the recording/exposing time and access a countdown for the second noise reduction exposure. - Zoom in or out with power zoom lenses. Adjust the speed of zooming according to your preference in settings. - Manually focus with any lens by adjusting it in the positive or negative direction. Modify the speed of focusing in settings. - Experience experimental focus stacking with any camera supported by this app. - Enjoy the convenience of a quick access to the App from the lock screen, control center, action buttons or watch face. - Theme App with your favorite color. Theme can be synchronized with Apple Watch app. - Use different control scheme during operating multiple cameras. - Access all features of the iOS app on your Apple Watch. - Use predefined or create your own powerful Apple Shortcuts. Trigger them with Siri or Action Button. Supported cameras: ZV-1F, ZV-1, DSC-RX100M7, DSC-RX0M2, ZV-E1, ZV-E10 ILCE-1, ILCE-9, ILCE-9M2, ILCE-9M3, ILCE-7SM3, ILCE-7RM5, ILCE-7RM4A, ILCE-7RM4, ILCE-7RM3A, ILCE-7RM3, ILCE-7C, ILCE-7CM2, ILCE-7CR, ILCE-7M4, ILCE-7M3 ILCE-6700, ILCE-6600, ILCE-6400, ILCE-6100 ILME-FX3, ILME-FX30, ILX-LR1 LEGAL: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Sony, ɑ, Cyber-shot, NEX, RX are trademarks of Sony.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: BT Cam at Free against Alpha Remote Controller's $5.99. BT Cam also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 75%) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). Alpha Remote Controller's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 32). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
BT Cam is free to download; Alpha Remote Controller costs $5.99 up front. BT Cam sells 31 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Alpha Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.
Alpha Remote Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of BT Cam's written reviews are positive against 75% of Alpha Remote Controller's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
BT Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, Alpha Remote Controller every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BT Cam | Alpha Remote Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Navideck Labs OU | Vladimir Belohradsky |
Customer experience
BT Cam
Alpha Remote Controller
In-app purchases
BT Cam
- Tilta monthly$3.991 Month
- Fujifilm monthly$3.991 Month
- Canon monthly$3.991 Month
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- NiSi monthly$3.991 Month
- MIOPS monthly$3.991 Month
- Triggertrap monthly$3.991 Month
- Linux monthly$3.991 Month
- Nikon monthly$3.991 Month
- Sony monthly$22.991 Month
- Windows monthly$22.991 Month
- macOS monthly$22.991 Month
- All monthly$24.991 Month
- Windows lifetime$19.99
- Android lifetime2 variants$19.99
- Blackmagic lifetime$19.99
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- GoPro lifetime$19.99
- Pentax lifetime$19.99
- Fujifilm lifetime$19.99
- Olympus lifetime$19.99
- Panasonic lifetime$19.99
- Nikon lifetime$19.99
- Tilta lifetime$22.99
- Triggertrap lifetime$22.99
- Sony lifetime$22.99
- Canon lifetime$22.99
- macOS lifetime$22.99
- MIOPS lifetime$22.99
- NiSi lifetime$22.99
- All lifetime$69.99
- Pro$229.99
- Ultimate$249.99
Alpha Remote Controller
No in-app purchases
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