# Imaging Console vs Zenso

The clearest difference is price: Zenso at Free against Imaging Console's $19.99. Imaging Console's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Zenso is free to download; Imaging Console costs $19.99 up front. Zenso sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Imaging Console asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Imaging Console against 5.0 for Zenso. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Imaging Console ships an update every 3 days, Zenso every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Imaging Console | Zenso |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imaging-console/id6768196167/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenso-camera-remote/id6776183152/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [栋 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859653493) | [俊尧 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776169892) |

## What reviewers say

### Imaging Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imaging-console/id6768196167)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers professional control, monitoring, and file transfer for Nikon Z series mirrorless and cinema cameras. It supports hybrid connectivity, multi-camera management, and advanced live view tools for efficient workflows.

**Highlights:** Hybrid connectivity (USB/Wireless), Multi-camera control, Professional live view monitoring, In-camera file management, Instant file transfer, LUT and image optimization import

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Zenso

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zenso-camera-remote/id6776183152)

Control your Nikon camera remotely from your iPhone or iPad. View a live feed, adjust settings, and instantly transfer photos and GPS data. Ideal for studio, outdoor, and self-portrait photography.

**Highlights:** Remote camera control, Live view with setting adjustments, Instant photo transfer, GPS data embedding, USB and Wi-Fi connectivity, Camera status monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Imaging Console free?

Imaging Console costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Zenso free?

Zenso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Imaging Console or Zenso?

Imaging Console and Zenso are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Imaging Console or Zenso have ads?

Neither Imaging Console nor Zenso shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Imaging Console or Zenso?

Imaging Console ships an update every 3 days, and Zenso every 10 days. Most recently, Imaging Console was updated on September 30, 2026 and Zenso on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*