Comparison

Alpha Remote Controller vs Alpha Looks

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

Alpha Looks

Features
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Alpha Looks is a curated recipe app for Sony camera users who want to create film-inspired looks directly in-camera. Discover Sony picture profile recipes, save your favorites, and build your own personal library of creative looks. Alpha Looks helps you explore color styles, white balance settings, detail settings, and picture profile adjustments in a simple and visual way. Create your own community recipes, upload one sample image, and share your look with other Sony shooters. Browse community recipes, like your favorites, and discover trending looks created by other users. Features: - Discover Sony film-inspired recipes - Save favorite looks - View detailed camera settings - Step-by-step setup assistant - Create your own community recipes - Upload one sample image per recipe - Like community recipes - Browse trending looks - Sign in with Apple for profile and community features - Sync profile and favorites with iCloud - Report inappropriate community content Alpha Looks is designed for Sony Alpha users who want to get more creative with their camera settings and build a personal collection of looks for everyday shooting.

Screenshots

Alpha Remote Controller4 screens
Alpha Looks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Alpha Looks at Free against Alpha Remote Controller's $5.99. Alpha Remote Controller's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). On update cadence, 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

Alpha Looks 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alpha Remote Controller ships an update every 9 days, Alpha Looks every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Alpha Remote Controller versus Alpha Looks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlpha Remote ControllerAlpha Looks
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir BelohradskyPatrick Warnus

In-app purchases

None

Alpha Remote Controller

No in-app purchases

None

Alpha Looks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alpha Remote Controller free?
Alpha Remote Controller costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alpha Looks free?
Alpha Looks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alpha Remote Controller or Alpha Looks have ads?
Neither Alpha Remote Controller nor Alpha Looks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alpha Remote Controller or Alpha Looks?
Alpha Remote Controller ships an update every 9 days, and Alpha Looks every 5 days. Most recently, Alpha Remote Controller was updated on October 1, 2026 and Alpha Looks on September 30, 2026.

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