BT Cam vs Focus Alpha
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 Bluetooth camera remote control app for photographers and videographers. Control multiple camera brands with a single app - Canon, Nikon, Sony, DJI, Insta360, 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, all from your device. Perfect for pros and enthusiasts who need reliable remote camera control. KEY FEATURES Bluetooth Connectivity: Reliable, low-power control that preserves 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 setup, seamless auto-connect. Smart Shutter: Photo taken automatically once focus locks. Capture Link: Trigger photos/videos on all cameras from the one in your hand. Video Recording: Start/stop with automatic restart at time limits. Shutter Button Lock: Lock the shutter to enable burst, bulb, or interval shooting when paired with the timer. Timers: Set exposure, interval, and shot count; script complex sequences. Bracketing: Auto or manual focus and exposure brackets in a timed run. Focus/Zoom: 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; works fully offline. * Feature availability varies per camera. GETTING STARTED Bluetooth ON Pair camera Start shooting PRICING Free trial Subscription or one-time purchase Individual or ALL brands Pro package 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 DJI - Osmo Action 4, Osmo Action 5 Pro, Osmo Action 6, Osmo 360 Insta360 - X3, X4, X4 Air, X5, X6, ONE X3, ONE X4, ONE RS, ONE RS 1-Inch 360, Ace Pro, Ace Pro 2, Ace, GO 2, GO 3, GO 3S 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: Sync 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
Focus Alpha
This app revolutionizes photography by offering remote focus bracketing and timelapse sequences for Sony cameras. Achieve stunning depth of field and gain unmatched control over your focus bracketing process directly from your smartphone.
- Remote focus bracketing
- Timelapse sequences
- Depth of field control
- Customizable focus steps
- Focus rewind and test modes
- DoF calculator
- Low power Bluetooth LE
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Struggling with blurry macro or landscape photos? Revolutionize your photography with Focus Alpha. This innovative app offers remote focus bracketing and stunning timelapse sequences, unlocking the full potential of your Sony camera. Unleash the hidden potential of your Sony camera and achieve breathtaking depth of field in every shot. Unmatched Focus Control: • Remote Bracketing: Capture a series of images with precise focus shifts, all from your smartphone. • Depth of Field Magic: Achieve stunning depth of field in every frame of your timelapse, no matter the subject. • Highly Customizable: Fine-tune focus steps, number of images, and timelapse settings for ultimate creative freedom. Professional Features: • Focus Rewind, Pre-Bracketing, Focus Test Mode, Bulb Time, Clapper Board with Auto Review, DoF Calculator, Reverse Direction: Take full control over your focus bracketing process. • Low Power Consumption: Bluetooth LE ensures long battery life for extended shooting. • Flash Compatibility: Internal or external flash with adjustable delay for perfect lighting. Compatible Cameras: ILCE-6100 (A6100), ILCE-6400 (A6400), ILCE-6600 (A6600), ILCE-6700 (A6700), ILCE-7M3 (A7 III), ILCE-7M4 (A7 IV), ILCE-7RM4A (A7R IV), ILCE-7C (A7C), ILCE-7CM2 (A7C II), ILCE-7CR (A7CR), ILCE-7RM3 (A7R III), ILCE-7RM4 (A7R IV), ILCE-7RM5 (A7R V), ILCE-7SM3 (A7S III), ILCE-9 (A9), ILCE-9M2 (A9 II), ILCE-9M3 (A9 III), ILCE-1 (A1), ILCE-1M2 (A1 II), ZV-E10, ZV-E10M2 (ZV-E10 II), ZV-E1, DSX-RX0M2 (RX0 II), DSC-RX100M7 (RX100 VII), DSC-RX1RM3 (RX1R III), ZV-1, ZV-1F, ZV-1A, ZV-1M2 (ZV-1 II), ILX-LR1, ILME-FX30 (FX30), ILME-FX2 (FX2), ILME-FX3 (FX3), ILME-FX3A (FX3A) Download Focus Alpha today and elevate your photography with stunning depth of field in every shot! This app is not endorsed by Sony. SONY is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Captured images can be merged with any stacking software.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BT Cam at 4.0 against Focus Alpha's 3.0. BT Cam also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 50%). Focus Alpha's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. BT Cam sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Focus Alpha sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BT Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of BT Cam's written reviews are positive against 50% of Focus Alpha's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BT Cam | Focus Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Navideck Labs OU | LEONARDO TAZZINI |
Customer experience
BT Cam
Focus Alpha
In-app purchases
BT Cam
- Sony monthly$3.991 Month
- Fujifilm monthly$3.991 Month
- Canon monthly$3.991 Month
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- All monthly$17.991 Month
- Fujifilm lifetime$22.99
- Sony lifetime$22.99
- Canon lifetime$22.99
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- All lifetime$69.99
- Pro$229.99
- Ultimate$249.99
Focus Alpha
- Focus Alpha Pro Upgrade$9.99
- Focus Alpha Standard$19.99
- Focus Alpha Pro$29.99
Questions
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