Comparison

Remote Lens vs Zenith Annotation

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

Head to head
About

Remote Lens

Features
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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.

About

Zenith Annotation

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Study and present your astronomical images on iPhone and iPad. Zenith Annotation brings image import, astrometry, annotations, and presentation tools together in a guided workflow. Explore the field • Open the images you choose from Photos or Files, including TIFF and TIF images. • Solve a field online when you request it and agree to send a working copy. • Browse catalogs and review object and session details. Prepare your annotations • Organize layers, labels, data, and visual styles. • Keep project progress on your device. • Preserve the original file: online solving uses a reduced grayscale copy, not the original. Present your work • Design carousels with editable text, charts, palettes, and animations. • Arrange images and text in collages. • Export a result to save or share yourself. Online solving requires a connection and your explicit action. For this feature, the app sends Astrometry.net a reduced grayscale copy of up to 2048 pixels without EXIF metadata. Zenith Annotation does not transmit the original file or publish your images to social networks. Annotation Studio Choose how to start: try 14 days free if your Apple account is eligible, or pay for the year up front. The plan automatically renews after the trial at the price shown by your App Store; in Mexico, that price is MXN $549 per year. Direct payment charges the displayed annual price at the start. Manage or cancel renewal in your Apple account settings. Purchase restoration is included. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remote Lens4 screens
Zenith Annotation3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Lens at none against Zenith Annotation's 2. Zenith Annotation's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Zenith Annotation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Remote Lens asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Lens ships an update every 2 weeks, Zenith Annotation every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Remote Lens versus Zenith Annotation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote LensZenith Annotation
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaphael DerensyEduardo Martinez Gomez

In-app purchases

None

Remote Lens

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Zenith Annotation

Subscriptions2
  • Annotation Studio with Trial14 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Annotation Studio Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote Lens free?
Remote Lens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zenith Annotation free?
Zenith Annotation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Lens or Zenith Annotation have ads?
Neither Remote Lens nor Zenith Annotation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Lens or Zenith Annotation?
Remote Lens ships an update every 2 weeks, and Zenith Annotation every 10 days. Most recently, Remote Lens was updated on October 30, 2026 and Zenith Annotation on October 31, 2026.

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