Comparison

Camera Remote Control vs MyTwinLens

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 โ€“ 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 โ€ข Live preview of the camera's view on the remote device โ€ข Take photos, or start and stop video, from the remote โ€ข Shoot 1, 3, 5 or 8 photos with one tap โ€ข Self-timer: 3, 5 or 10 seconds, for photos and video โ€ข Switch between front and back camera โ€ข Pinch to zoom, tap to focus โ€ข Ultra Wide and Portrait options on devices that have those cameras โ€ข Photos and videos are saved to the camera device's Photos library; the remote shows temporary previews HOW IT WORKS 1. Install Camia โ€“ 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

MyTwinLens

Features
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You. In the shot. Finally. MyTwinLens mirrors one iPhone's camera onto another, so you can shoot photos and video from a distance. Set one iPhone down as your Lens. Hold the other as your Mirror. See exactly what the Lens sees in real time, then shoot from anywhere. No tripod timers. No asking strangers. No blurry guesswork. Just perfectly framed photos and video, every time. HOW IT WORKS Open MyTwinLens on both iPhones. One becomes the Lens, the other your Mirror. They connect in seconds with no internet needed. Watch the live viewfinder on your Mirror and tap to shoot from any distance. LIVE VIEWFINDER See what the Lens sees on your Mirror in real time. HD streaming up to 30 FPS at under 200ms latency. Frame yourself perfectly before you shoot. REMOTE SHUTTER Fire the camera from across the room or across the street. One tap on the Mirror triggers the Lens instantly. VIDEO, SLO-MO AND TIME-LAPSE Record video, slo-mo, or time-lapse on the Lens, all driven from your Mirror. Start and stop recording remotely, and keep watching the live viewfinder the whole time you are rolling. Both devices show a recording indicator with elapsed time. Standard video records with sound, at your iPhone's own quality. Recordings are kept on the Lens. FULL QUALITY PHOTOS The Lens captures every shot at full sensor resolution in HEIF and keeps the original. The live stream is only for framing, so it never touches the file you keep. INSTANT PREVIEW Every shot lands on your Mirror the moment you take it, as a preview quality copy. Check it, then reshoot or move on, without walking back to the Lens. INTERVAL SHOOTING Set the Lens to fire every few seconds, for a set number of shots or continuously. The flash pulses just before each frame, so whoever is posing knows exactly when the shot lands. SHUTTER TIMER Set a 3, 5, 7, or 10 second countdown for photos. It appears on both devices so you know exactly when to pose. WHERE YOUR SHOTS GO The full quality photo stays on the Lens. The Mirror keeps the preview copy, so the shot is already on the device in your hand. Each iPhone decides for itself whether to save. Video stays on the Lens. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your iPhones connect directly over WiFi and Bluetooth, with no server, no cloud, and no account. No internet needed to shoot, and your photos never leave your devices. No ads. No tracking. BUILT FOR Solo travelers who want to be in their own photos. Content creators shooting without a crew. Real estate pros framing exteriors from the perfect angle. Families who want everyone in the shot. Anyone with two iPhones and no one to hold the camera. Set up in 15 seconds. Shoot from 200 feet. Look professional. Note: MyTwinLens requires two iPhones to work. One acts as the Lens and the other as the Mirror. SUBSCRIPTION MyTwinLens offers an auto renewable subscription that unlocks the Lens and Mirror features. Prices are shown in your local currency in the App and on the App Store before you subscribe. Where a free trial is offered, it is available to customers who have not previously subscribed, and payment is charged to your Apple Account at the end of the trial unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the trial ends. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://mytwinlens.myellelab.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://mytwinlens.myellelab.com/terms

Screenshots

Camera Remote Control4 screens
MyTwinLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Camera Remote Control at none against MyTwinLens's 2. Camera Remote Control also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). MyTwinLens's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. MyTwinLens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Camera Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Remote Control ships an update every 6 months, MyTwinLens fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences ยท 3 level
Camera Remote Control versus MyTwinLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Remote ControlMyTwinLens
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size54 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWei LuLeonardo Ferhati

In-app purchases

None

Camera Remote Control

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MyTwinLens

Subscriptions2
  • TwinLens Pro$4.991 Month
  • TwinLens Pro$39.991 Year

Questions

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

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