Comparison

Camera Remote Control vs Aurora Lens

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

Aurora Lens

Capture stunning 4K timelapse videos of the aurora borealis, even faint ones, with an optimized camera and real-time alerts. No photography experience needed; the app automatically calibrates settings based on forecasts.

Highlights
  • 4K timelapse video capture
  • Real-time aurora alerts
  • Aurora forecasts
  • Live aurora map
  • Still frame extraction
  • Apple Watch remote shutter
Features
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Everything for the aurora chasers in one app: an aurora optimized camera, forecast with smart alerts to track the auroras, and a live aurora map. Seeing the northern lights is a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Aurora Lens makes sure you keep it forever - even the auroras too faint to see with your own eyes. Rest your phone on a tripod or any steady surface, press the shutter, and Aurora Lens captures a 4K timelapse of the aurora over the next few minutes. No manual settings, no photography experience required. Smart calibration The moment you press record, Aurora Lens reads your local aurora forecast and tunes the camera to conditions automatically - so you get the best possible capture whether the sky is glowing or barely stirring. Features • A fluid 4K timelapse video, saved straight to your Photos • Real-time aurora alerts, including active storms • Aurora forecasts for your location • A still frame from your session • A live aurora forecast map for your location • An Apple Watch app that works as a remote shutter What you'll need A tripod or a steady surface to rest your phone on - that steadiness is what keeps the stars sharp and the aurora smooth. Whether you traveled across the world to chase the lights or caught them by surprise, Aurora Lens helps you capture the magic in stunning detail. We're dreamers and aurora chasers, just like you. Aurora Lens is our way of sharing the hope of a glowing night sky with everyone who looks up and wonders. Built with love in the PNW by Nebula AI Labs.

Screenshots

Camera Remote Control4 screens
Aurora Lens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Camera Remote Control at Free against Aurora Lens's $4.99. Camera Remote Control also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Aurora Lens's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months). On in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Camera Remote Control is free to download; Aurora Lens costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Remote Control ships an update every 6 months, Aurora Lens every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Camera Remote Control versus Aurora Lens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Remote ControlAurora Lens
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#124 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWei LuNebula AI Labs LLC

Customer experience

Camera Remote Control

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

Aurora Lens

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Camera Remote Control

No in-app purchases

None

Aurora Lens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camera Remote Control free?
Camera Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aurora Lens free?
Aurora Lens costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Camera Remote Control or Aurora Lens have ads?
Camera Remote Control shows ads; Aurora Lens does not.
Which is updated more often, Camera Remote Control or Aurora Lens?
Camera Remote Control ships an update every 6 months, and Aurora Lens every 3 days. Most recently, Camera Remote Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and Aurora Lens on October 31, 2026.

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