Comparison

Alpha Remote Controller vs LocationAlpha

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

LocationAlpha

Automatically geotag photos from compatible Sony cameras by sharing your phone's location. Track your shooting routes and export location data. Ensures accurate location data is sent to your camera even when the app is in the background.

Highlights
  • Automatic location sharing to Sony cameras
  • Background location tracking
  • Route backtracking
  • GPX data export
  • Supports numerous Sony camera models
  • Privacy-focused data storage
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LocationAlpha provides reliable location updates to your Sony cameras and automatically tracks your location while shooting. LocationAlpha automatically detects when your are out shooting photos. When you turn on your camera, LocationAlpha will automatically share your location with it, so that your photos can be accurately geotagged - even when in background. When you are done shooting you can backtrack your route in the app or export location data to GPX. It doesn't matter if you have one or more cameras, LocationAlpha automatically connects to your paired cameras and start shares the location of your phone. All location data is stored only on your device and shared only with your cameras. Supported camera models: • Sony α1 • Sony α1 II • Sony α9 III • Sony α7R V • Sony α7S III • Sony α7 IV • Sony α7CR • Sony α7C II • Sony α6700 • Sony ZV-E1 • Sony ZV-E10 II • Sony ZV-1 II • Sony ZV-1F • Sony FX3 • Sony FX30 • ...and more! Don't forget to check out "Help" in LocationAlpha, if you have any issues. Location data is not shared with anyone or anything, except for your cameras. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ LocationAlpha is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with Sony Corporation. Sony, α, Alpha, Cyber-shot, NEX, RX are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Screenshots

Alpha Remote Controller4 screens
LocationAlpha4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LocationAlpha at Free against Alpha Remote Controller's $5.99. Alpha Remote Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On rating, ratings volume 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

LocationAlpha is free to download; Alpha Remote Controller costs $5.99 up front. LocationAlpha sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Alpha Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Alpha Remote Controller against 5.0 for LocationAlpha. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alpha Remote Controller ships an update every 9 days, LocationAlpha monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Alpha Remote Controller versus LocationAlpha: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlpha Remote ControllerLocationAlpha
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir BelohradskyBartosz Cichecki

In-app purchases

None

Alpha Remote Controller

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LocationAlpha

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Access14 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Alpha Remote Controller free?
Alpha Remote Controller costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LocationAlpha free?
LocationAlpha is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alpha Remote Controller or LocationAlpha?
Alpha Remote Controller and LocationAlpha are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Alpha Remote Controller or LocationAlpha have ads?
Neither Alpha Remote Controller nor LocationAlpha shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alpha Remote Controller or LocationAlpha?
Alpha Remote Controller ships an update every 9 days, and LocationAlpha monthly. Most recently, Alpha Remote Controller was updated on November 3, 2026 and LocationAlpha on October 30, 2026.

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