Remote Lens vs AstroOcular
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Remote Lens
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Remote Lens is your ultimate companion for Canon camera enthusiasts and will never require an account. Seamlessly connect your Canon camera to your device and unlock a world of photographic possibilities. With Remote Lens, you can effortlessly capture stunning photos, add GPS tags to keep track of your shooting locations, and utilize the intervalometer feature for time-lapse photography. Key Features: Easy Connection: Quickly connect your Canon camera to your device without the hassle of account creation. GPS Tagging: Automatically add GPS tags to your photos, making it easy to remember where each shot was taken. Intervalometer: Set up time-lapse sequences with ease, perfect for capturing dynamic scenes over time. User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a smooth and intuitive user experience designed to enhance your photography workflow. Remote Lens is designed to provide a seamless and efficient photography experience, allowing you to focus on what matters most: capturing the perfect shot. Download Remote Lens today and take your photography to the next level for free. Tested with a Canon EOS R6, most likely works with all cameras in the R series, and probably M series too.
AstroOcular
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AstroOcular is a focused camera app for recording the Moon, planets, and observations through a telescope eyepiece. The app opens straight into the camera, avoids automatic lens switching by using physical rear cameras when available, and provides a visual guide to help center the iPhone on the eyepiece. Key features: - Photo and video capture through a telescope eyepiece - Physical rear lens selection - Automatic alignment guide and manual reticle fallback - Timer to reduce shake - Pro controls for zoom, focus, exposure, ISO, white balance, resolution, and FPS - Saves locally to the Photos library - No ads, analytics, purchases, or backend Video audio is off by default and microphone permission is requested only if you enable audio.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Remote Lens at every 2 weeks against AstroOcular's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Remote Lens ships an update every 2 weeks, AstroOcular every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote Lens | AstroOcular |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks โ better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raphael Derensy | Aron Scolaro |
In-app purchases
Remote Lens
No in-app purchases
AstroOcular
No in-app purchases
Questions
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