Comparison

Camera Remote vs CamCtrl

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

Head to head
About

Camera Remote

This app allows you to use one phone as a wireless camera remote for another iOS device. It helps capture group photos and avoid awkward selfies by letting you position one phone and control it from another.

Highlights
  • Wireless camera shutter
  • Connect two iPhones
  • Remote control for photos
  • Avoids awkward selfies
  • Ensures everyone in group shots
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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Get in the photo together — without asking a stranger. Camera Remote turns two iPhones into one wireless camera: prop one phone as the camera, hold the other as your shutter, and you're both in the shot. Perfect for couples, travel, and group photos where someone is always missing. • Two phones, one tap — pair in seconds with a simple code • Both of you in frame — no tripod sprint, no 10-second timer scramble • See your photos on the remote phone • Burst mode — capture 3, 5, or 10 shots at once • One unlock covers both phones No Apple Watch needed. No awkward angles. Just the photo you actually wanted. Camera Remote is free to try; an optional one-time Pro unlock adds previews, burst, and more — no subscription.

About

CamCtrl

Control your iPhone's camera remotely from your Garmin smartwatch. Trigger the shutter, adjust zoom, and change settings without touching your phone. Ideal for capturing group photos, action shots, or solo adventures.

Highlights
  • Remote shutter control
  • Live preview on watch
  • Offline mode
  • Remote zoom adjustment
  • Camera settings control
  • Photo and video modes
  • On-watch photo gallery
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Control your iPhone's camera remotely with seamless Garmin smartwatch integration. Whether you're hiking, biking, or capturing action shots, CamCtrl lets you trigger the shutter, adjust zoom, and fine-tune settings remotely to get the perfect shot. Perfect for group photos, solo adventures, content creators, and more! Key Features: - Remote Shutter Control: Trigger photos and start/stop video recording directly from your wrist - Live Preview on Watch: Shows color preview on your watch in real time when your phone is connected to internet - Offline Mode: Use locally without internet with previews in grayscale or highlights the people in frame - Remote Zoom: Adjust zoom from your watch to fine-tune composition without touching your phone - Settings at Your Wrist: Change camera modes, flash, timer, aspect ratio, and more – all from your watch - Photo & Video Modes: Full control over both photo and video capture - Photo Gallery: Quickly view the photos that you've taken without having to leave the app For more instructions on how to use it, visit https://mywatchphotos.com/camera_instructions. To purchase the companion Garmin smartwatch app, visit the Connect IQ store and search for "CamCtrl for iOS."

Screenshots

Camera Remote4 screens
CamCtrl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CamCtrl at 5.0 against Camera Remote's 3.9. CamCtrl also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Camera Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CamCtrl asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CamCtrl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Camera Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of CamCtrl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Remote ships an update weekly, CamCtrl every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Camera Remote versus CamCtrl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera RemoteCamCtrl
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better4
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid ParkNathan Coleman

Customer experience

Camera Remote

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

CamCtrl

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Camera Remote

One-time1
  • Camera Remote Pro$9.99
None

CamCtrl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camera Remote free?
Camera Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CamCtrl free?
CamCtrl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Camera Remote or CamCtrl?
CamCtrl is rated higher. Camera Remote averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while CamCtrl averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Camera Remote or CamCtrl have ads?
Neither Camera Remote nor CamCtrl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Remote or CamCtrl?
Camera Remote ships an update weekly, and CamCtrl every 5 days. Most recently, Camera Remote was updated on October 7, 2026 and CamCtrl on October 15, 2026.

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