Comparison

Canon Multi vs Shotwise

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

Head to head
About

Canon Multi

Control and monitor up to four compatible cameras simultaneously. This app allows for live view, setting adjustments, and synchronized recording across multiple devices. It also supports editing custom picture files and displaying various assist functions.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous live view of up to four cameras
  • Remote camera settings adjustment
  • Synchronized recording start/stop
  • Custom picture file editing
  • Display of assist functions (waveform, vectorscope, histogram)
  • Camera group registration
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Canon Multi-Camera Control is an app that lets you display live view images of up to four Cinema EOS, professional camcorders, or remote cameras, simultaneously record and change settings of multiple cameras. This app allows you to do the following by connecting cameras and your smartphone/tablet. - Display live view images of up to four cameras - Check the status and change the settings of each camera - Edit custom picture files - Set Base ISO (EOS C400/EOS C80) - Display assist functions (waveform monitor*, vectorscope*, histogram*, false color, markers)  *The display contents can be switched by tapping the displayed area. - Simultaneously start and stop recording with multiple cameras - Register up to five camera groups [Supported Products] EOS C500 Mark II (Firmware Ver. 1.0.9.1 or later) EOS C300 Mark III (Firmware Ver. 1.0.7.1 or later) EOS C70 (Firmware Ver. 1.0.8.1 or later) XF605 (Firmware Ver. 1.0.3.1 or later) EOS C400 EOS C80 EOS C50 * EOS R5 C is not supported. CR-N700 CR-N500 CR-N400 CR-N350 CR-N300 CR-N100 CR-X300 [Supported Software] Multi-Camera Orchestration [System requirement] iOS 18/26/27 iPadOS 18/26/27 [Important Notes] - If application does not operate properly, try again after shutting down the application. - Visit the following page for more details. https://cam.start.canon/B001/

About

Shotwise

This app helps photographers plan shots by providing camera settings, light analysis, and sun/moon positioning. It offers tools for calculating exposure, depth of field, and includes equipment checklists and camera system tips.

Highlights
  • Camera setting recommendations
  • Light analysis and prediction
  • Sun and moon positioning
  • Exposure and depth of field calculators
  • Equipment checklists
  • Camera system tips
Features
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Shotwise beantwortet die Fragen, die vor der Aufnahme stehen: Welche Einstellungen passen hier? Wie fällt das Licht? Und wann lohnt sich der Weg zum Motiv? Beschreibe deine Situation in einem Satz oder tippe einen Stil an. Shotwise nennt Blende, ISO, Verschlusszeit und Brennweite und erklärt, worauf es ankommt: Einschätzung, Komposition, Licht, Ausrüstung, Fehlerquellen, ein Tipp. 121 Szenen sind hinterlegt. SONNE UND MOND · Shotwise Pro Wo steht die Sonne am Samstag um 18 Uhr, und wo der Mond? Als Himmelskarte, als Bahn über dem Kartenausschnitt deines Ortes und im Kamerabild mit Stundenmarken. Dazu die Richtungssuche, Mondphase, Schattenlänge und eigene Orte. LICHTFENSTER HEUTE · Shotwise Pro Sonnenauf- und -untergang, goldene und blaue Stunde für deinen Standort und jedes Datum. RECHNER · Shotwise Pro Zeit & ND nach der 180-Grad-Regel samt der Zeit, die deine Kamera wirklich kann. Schärfentiefe mit Hyperfokaldistanz für vier Sensorformate. LICHTSITUATION · Shotwise Pro Sieben Stufen von praller Sonne bis Nacht. Blende und Zeit bleiben stehen, nur der ISO wird neu gerechnet. MEIN EQUIPMENT Deine Packliste zum Abhaken. Mit Shotwise Pro über 1500 Modelle zum Antippen statt Eintippen, dazu der Abgleich mit der Szene. KAMERASYSTEM-TIPPS Für Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic und OM System: welche Einstellung in welchem Menü steht, nach Menüreitern gruppiert und mit deren Farbe genannt. SHOTLISTEN, FOTO-ANALYSE, GLOSSAR Neun Anlässe mit 99 Punkten zum Abhaken. Aufnahmedaten aus einem Bild auslesen und einordnen. Rund 120 Fachbegriffe, im Text erklärt. SHOTWISE PRO Sonne & Mond, Lichtfenster, beide Rechner, Lichtsituation und Geräte-Presets werden über einen einmaligen In-App-Kauf freigeschaltet. Kein Abo. Alles andere bleibt ohne Kauf nutzbar. Kein Konto, keine Werbung. Alles rechnet auf dem Gerät, auch ohne Empfang. info@mmfilm-foto.de ——— ENGLISH ——— Shotwise answers the questions that come up before the shot: which settings fit here, how will the light fall, and is it worth the drive? Describe your situation in one sentence or tap a style. Shotwise gives you aperture, ISO, shutter speed and focal length, and explains what matters: assessment, composition, light, gear, pitfalls, one tip. 121 scenes are built in. SUN AND MOON · Shotwise Pro Where will the sun be on Saturday at 6 pm, and where the moon? As a sky chart, as a path over the map of your location, and in the camera view with hour marks. Plus the direction search, moon phase, shadow length and your own places. LIGHT WINDOWS TODAY · Shotwise Pro Sunrise and sunset, golden hour and blue hour for your location and any date. CALCULATORS · Shotwise Pro Shutter & ND from the 180-degree rule including the speed your camera can actually dial in. Depth of field with hyperfocal distance for four sensor formats. LIGHT SITUATION · Shotwise Pro Seven levels from full sun to night. Aperture and shutter stay put, only ISO is recalculated. MY EQUIPMENT Your packing list to tick off. With Shotwise Pro, more than 1500 models to tap instead of type, plus the match against the scene. CAMERA SYSTEM TIPS For Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic and OM System: which setting sits in which menu, grouped by menu tab and named with its colour. SHOT LISTS, PHOTO ANALYSIS, GLOSSARY Nine occasions with 99 items to tick off. Read the capture data from an image and put it in context. More than 100 terms explained in the text. SHOTWISE PRO Sun and moon, light windows, both calculators, the light situation and the gear presets are unlocked with a single in-app purchase. No subscription. Everything else stays open without it. No account, no ads. Everything runs on the device, even with no signal. info@mmfilm-foto.de

Screenshots

Canon Multi4 screens
Shotwise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shotwise at 100% against Canon Multi's 37%. Shotwise also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Canon Multi's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Canon Multi is free to download; Shotwise costs $5.99 up front. Shotwise sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Canon Multi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Canon Multi ships an update every 4 months, Shotwise weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Canon Multi versus Shotwise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanon MultiShotwise
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating2.2 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCanon Inc.Mustafa Morad

Customer experience

Canon Multi

All ratings13 ratings
Positive23.1%
Neutral15.4%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral15.8%
Negative47.4%

Shotwise

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Canon Multi

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Shotwise

One-time4
  • Unterstütze Shotwise$0.99
  • Unterstütze Shotwise$2.99
  • Unterstütze Shotwise$3.99
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  • Shotwise Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Canon Multi free?
Canon Multi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shotwise free?
Shotwise costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Canon Multi or Shotwise have ads?
Neither Canon Multi nor Shotwise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Canon Multi or Shotwise?
Canon Multi ships an update every 4 months, and Shotwise weekly. Most recently, Canon Multi was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shotwise on October 31, 2026.

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