Comparison

Alpha Remote Controller vs Contributors

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

Contributors

This app allows users to submit their photos for potential inclusion and track their earnings. Manage your submissions and view your financial performance within the platform.

Highlights
  • Submit photos
  • View earnings
  • Manage submissions
  • Track financial performance
Features
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Submit Your Photos to Nexpher Images, view earnings and mange your submissions.

Screenshots

Alpha Remote Controller4 screens
Contributors4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Contributors at Free against Alpha Remote Controller's $5.99. Contributors also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Contributors is free to download; Alpha Remote Controller costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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 Contributors. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alpha Remote Controller ships an update every 9 days, Contributors every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Alpha Remote Controller versus Contributors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlpha Remote ControllerContributors
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir BelohradskyNexpher Images Limited

Customer experience

Alpha Remote Controller

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Contributors

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Alpha Remote Controller

No in-app purchases

None

Contributors

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alpha Remote Controller free?
Alpha Remote Controller costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Contributors free?
Contributors is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Alpha Remote Controller or Contributors?
Alpha Remote Controller and Contributors are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Alpha Remote Controller or Contributors have ads?
Neither Alpha Remote Controller nor Contributors shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alpha Remote Controller or Contributors?
Alpha Remote Controller ships an update every 9 days, and Contributors every 4 days. Most recently, Alpha Remote Controller was updated on October 17, 2026 and Contributors on October 10, 2026.

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