Comparison

Camera Remote Control vs ProjectCam

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

Head to head
About

Camera Remote Control

Transform two devices into a remote camera system. One acts as the camera, while the other provides a live viewfinder and shutter control. Capture group photos, selfies, and videos without needing to rush back to the camera.

Highlights
  • Live camera preview on remote device
  • Remote photo capture and video control
  • Burst shot functionality
  • Adjustable self-timer
  • Front/back camera switching
  • Pinch to zoom and tap to focus
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Camia – Camera Remote Control turns two iPhones or iPads into a remote camera: one device is the camera, the other is a live viewfinder and shutter. Everyone gets into the group photo, with no running back to beat the timer. WHAT CAMIA DOES • Live preview of the camera's view on the remote device • Take photos, or start and stop video, from the remote • Shoot 1, 3, 5 or 8 photos with one tap • Self-timer: 3, 5 or 10 seconds, for photos and video • Switch between front and back camera • Pinch to zoom, tap to focus • Ultra Wide and Portrait options on devices that have those cameras • Photos and videos are saved to the camera device's Photos library; the remote shows temporary previews HOW IT WORKS 1. Install Camia – Camera Remote Control on both devices 2. Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both devices so they can connect directly 3. Choose one device as the camera and connect from the other 4. Frame the shot on the remote and tap GOOD FOR Group and family photos, travel photos when you're on your own, selfies with the better back camera, and a phone on a tripod. Camia is free and supported by ads. No account needed. Works on iPhone and iPad with iOS 15 or later. Available in English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.

About

ProjectCam

Organize your photos automatically by project as you take them. Keep your main camera roll pristine by storing all images within the app, separate from your device's photo library. Ideal for managing work, hobbies, or private collections without clutter.

Highlights
  • Project-based photo sorting
  • Photos stored within the app
  • Keeps camera roll clean
  • Privacy-focused storage
  • Simple shooting interface
  • Receipt and document organization
Features
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Is your camera roll a mess? Work photos, hobby shots, personal pics... all dumped in the same place. Finding anything later? Good luck. With ProjectCam, just pick a project before you shoot. Photos get sorted automatically. And here's the best part: nothing saves to your iPhone's Photos app. Everything stays in its own separate space, so your camera roll stays clean. --- Perfect for you if: - You want to keep work and personal photos separate - You need to track photos by job or project - You hate cluttering your camera roll - You're tired of searching for photos later - You want to organize receipts by month - You have photos you'd rather keep private --- Key Features [Project Management] Create projects for different topics. Photos and videos get sorted right when you take them. [Privacy-First] Photos stay inside the app only. Completely separate from your iPhone's photo library. [Dead Simple] Pick a project, hit the shutter. That's it. No complicated settings. --- Go Premium - Unlimited projects - HDR capture - 4K video - Manual controls (ISO, exposure, shutter speed) - No ads --- How people use it [Work & Business] - Real estate property photos - Construction site progress - Product inventory tracking - Receipt management for expenses - Tax document storage [Reselling & Commerce] - Product photos for online selling - Marketplace listing photos - Handmade item documentation [Tracking & Observation] - Progress tracking & before/after shots - Time-lapse documentation (plants, DIY, fitness) - Travel albums by destination - Recipe documentation [Private] - Photos you don't want others to see - Secret albums - Private-only folders --- FAQ Q. Does it save to my iPhone Photos? A. No. Everything stays inside the app only. Q. Can I use it for free? A. Yes. Up to 2 projects, completely free. Q. Where are my photos stored? A. In project folders inside the app. --- Want a cleaner camera roll? Download now. --- Terms of Use: https://sbryu.com/apps/projectcam/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sbryu.com/apps/projectcam/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Camera Remote Control4 screens
ProjectCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Camera Remote Control at 100% against ProjectCam's 60%. Camera Remote Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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. ProjectCam sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Camera Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Remote Control ships an update every 8 days, ProjectCam every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Camera Remote Control versus ProjectCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Remote ControlProjectCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWei LuRyunosuke Shibuya

Customer experience

Camera Remote Control

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

ProjectCam

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Camera Remote Control

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ProjectCam

One-time2
  • Premium (Welcome Offer)$3.00
  • Premium$5.90

Questions

Is Camera Remote Control free?
Camera Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProjectCam free?
ProjectCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Camera Remote Control or ProjectCam have ads?
Both Camera Remote Control and ProjectCam show ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Remote Control or ProjectCam?
Camera Remote Control ships an update every 8 days, and ProjectCam every 6 days. Most recently, Camera Remote Control was updated on November 8, 2026 and ProjectCam on November 9, 2026.

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