CamCtrl vs YACam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CamCtrl
Control your iPhone's camera remotely from your Garmin smartwatch. Trigger the shutter, adjust zoom, and change settings without touching your phone. Ideal for capturing group photos, action shots, or solo adventures.
- Remote shutter control
- Live preview on watch
- Offline mode
- Remote zoom adjustment
- Camera settings control
- Photo and video modes
- On-watch photo gallery
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Control your iPhone's camera remotely with seamless Garmin smartwatch integration. Whether you're hiking, biking, or capturing action shots, CamCtrl lets you trigger the shutter, adjust zoom, and fine-tune settings remotely to get the perfect shot. Perfect for group photos, solo adventures, content creators, and more! Key Features: - Remote Shutter Control: Trigger photos and start/stop video recording directly from your wrist - Live Preview on Watch: Shows color preview on your watch in real time when your phone is connected to internet - Offline Mode: Use locally without internet with previews in grayscale or highlights the people in frame - Remote Zoom: Adjust zoom from your watch to fine-tune composition without touching your phone - Settings at Your Wrist: Change camera modes, flash, timer, aspect ratio, and more – all from your watch - Photo & Video Modes: Full control over both photo and video capture - Photo Gallery: Quickly view the photos that you've taken without having to leave the app For more instructions on how to use it, visit https://mywatchphotos.com/camera_instructions. To purchase the companion Garmin smartwatch app, visit the Connect IQ store and search for "CamCtrl for iOS."
YACam
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Use your Garmin watch as a remote for the iPhone camera. YACam lets you take photos and control video recording without touching your iPhone. Set up your shot, then use a compatible Garmin watch to trigger the camera from a distance. Features: • Take a single photo or a 10-shot burst • Start and stop video recording • Choose a 3, 5, or 10 second timer • Switch between front and rear cameras • Tap to focus and long press to lock focus • See connection and capture status • Receive capture confirmation through watch vibration • Review captures in the Photos library Requirements: • A compatible Garmin watch with the YACam Connect IQ app • Garmin Connect installed on iPhone • Bluetooth enabled Photos and videos remain on your iPhone. YACam does not upload your media to a YACam server. YACam is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Garmin.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CamCtrl at none against YACam's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. YACam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CamCtrl asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CamCtrl | YACam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nathan Coleman | Redika Yudha Kurniadi |
In-app purchases
CamCtrl
No in-app purchases
YACam
- YACam Premium Lifetime$1.99







