Comparison

Camera Tools for DJI® vs Multicam

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

Head to head
About

Camera Tools for DJI®

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless monitor and full remote control for your DJI camera. Camera Tools for DJI connects directly to your camera — no account, no cloud, no subscription — and puts a live view and every important setting on your screen. Demo video: https://youtu.be/Ef-M2wprDw8 LIVE PREVIEW See exactly what your camera sees, in real time. Frame the shot, check focus and exposure, and monitor recording from a comfortable distance. FULL REMOTE CONTROL Change resolution, frame rate, field of view, stabilization, ISO, shutter, exposure and white balance, and switch between photo and video modes — all from the app. Start and stop recording and take photos with a tap. GIMBAL CONTROL Pan and tilt the gimbal on your Osmo Pocket 2 and Osmo Pocket 3 straight from the app. MEDIA BROWSER Browse the photos and videos on your camera, preview them, download them to your device, and delete the ones you no longer need. MULTI-CAMERA OVER BLUETOOTH Connect and control several cameras at once over Bluetooth (Osmo Action 4, Osmo Action 5 Pro, Osmo Action 6 and Osmo 360). DIRECT & PRIVATE Camera Tools talks to your camera over a direct Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection. Nothing is routed through the internet — no sign-in, no tracking. SUPPORTED CAMERAS • DJI Action 1 • DJI Action 2 • DJI Osmo Action 3 • DJI Osmo Action 4 • DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro • DJI Osmo Action 6 • DJI Osmo Pocket 2 • DJI Osmo Pocket 3 • DJI Osmo 360 Most models connect one camera at a time over the camera's Wi-Fi. Multi-camera control over Bluetooth is available on Osmo Action 4, Osmo Action 5 Pro, Osmo Action 6 and Osmo 360. — Camera Tools for DJI is an independent third-party app. It is not made by, affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by DJI or SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. "DJI", "Osmo", "Osmo Action" and "Osmo Pocket" are trademarks of their respective owners.

About

Multicam

Control multiple action cameras simultaneously from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Start/stop recording, switch modes, and add markers with ease. Ideal for complex shoots where cameras are out of reach.

Highlights
  • Control multiple cameras simultaneously
  • Start/stop recording individually or as a group
  • Switch capture modes and take photos
  • Hands-free control with Siri
  • Lock Screen widget for quick access
  • View connection and recording status
  • Supports DJI and GoPro cameras
Features
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Multicam lets you control supported DJI, GoPro, and Insta360 action cameras from one app. Pair your cameras once, choose which ones to control, then start or stop recording together from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Multicam communicates over Bluetooth, so you do not need to switch Wi-Fi networks to control your cameras. Use Siri for hands-free recording controls, or open Multicam quickly from a Lock Screen widget. You can also switch capture modes and take photos on compatible cameras. Multicam is built for multicamera shoots where cameras are mounted out of reach—on bikes, tripods, cars, desks, travel rigs, and more. Camera control: • Pair and remember supported cameras • Start or stop cameras individually or as a group • Switch capture modes, take photos, and add highlight markers • Wake paired GoPro cameras and DJI Osmo Nano over Bluetooth • View connection, battery, charging, recording, capture settings, and remaining record time • Optionally send iPhone GPS data to compatible DJI cameras Control options: • Control cameras from iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch • Use Siri to start, stop, or add a highlight • Open Multicam from a Lock Screen widget • View recording status and controls on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island No account required. Hardware tested cameras: • DJI Osmo Action 4, Action 5 Pro, and Action 6 • DJI Osmo 360 • DJI Osmo Nano • GoPro HERO13 Black • Insta360 GO 3S, Ace Pro 2, and X4 Supported, but not yet hardware tested: • Insta360 GO 3 and GO Ultra • Insta360 Ace and Ace Pro • Insta360 X3, X4 Air, and X5 • Insta360 ONE RS • GoPro LIT HERO and MAX 2 • GoPro HERO9–12 Black and HERO11 Black Mini Compatibility may vary by camera model and firmware. Questions or feedback? Email multicam@dstrat.io Multicam is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by GoPro, DJI, Insta360, or their affiliates. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Camera Tools for DJI®4 screens
Multicam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Multicam at Free against Camera Tools for DJI®'s $7.99. Multicam also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Multicam is free to download; Camera Tools for DJI® costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Tools for DJI® ships an update monthly, Multicam every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Camera Tools for DJI® versus Multicam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Tools for DJI®Multicam
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarald MeyerDaniel Stratton

In-app purchases

None

Camera Tools for DJI®

No in-app purchases

None

Multicam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camera Tools for DJI® free?
Camera Tools for DJI® costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Multicam free?
Multicam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Camera Tools for DJI® or Multicam have ads?
Neither Camera Tools for DJI® nor Multicam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Camera Tools for DJI® or Multicam?
Camera Tools for DJI® ships an update monthly, and Multicam every 4 days. Most recently, Camera Tools for DJI® was updated on October 23, 2026 and Multicam on October 16, 2026.

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