Camera Remote vs AKCAM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Wireless camera shutter
- Connect two iPhones
- Remote control for photos
- Avoids awkward selfies
- Ensures everyone in group shots
- Intuitive user interface
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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.
AKCAM
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AKCam is a gimbal camera app for live preview, capture, recording, angle control, and file management, making shooting smoother and easier.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AKCAM at none against Camera Remote's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Camera Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AKCAM asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Camera Remote | AKCAM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Park | Ausek Limited |
In-app purchases
Camera Remote
- Camera Remote Pro$9.99
AKCAM
No in-app purchases
