CameraBuddy vs CamRemote for digital Cameras
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
CameraBuddy
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CameraBuddy turns two iPhones into a camera with a remote viewfinder and controls. Hand one iPhone to the person taking your photo, or place it on a tripod. On your own iPhone, you can see the shot live before itβs taken, check how you look, and ask the photographer to raise or lower the camera, zoom in, or zoom out. Donβt want to explain? Control the other iPhoneβs camera yourself. Switch between lenses, adjust zoom, focus, and exposure, and take the photo when everything looks right. The photo appears instantly for a quick preview, then saves in full quality to both phones in the CameraBuddy album in Photos. No internet connection is required to take or transfer photos. Just keep WiβFi enabled on both iPhones and they connect directly, without a router or server. Key features: β’ Live viewfinder on the second iPhone β’ Remote shutter release β’ Lens switching and smooth zoom β’ Focus and exposure controls β’ Grid, level, flash, and Live Photos β’ Instant preview and full-quality photo saving β’ Built-in gallery CameraBuddy is perfect for couples, group portraits, travel, tripod photography, and content creation, whenever you want to be in the shot while staying in control of the result. One active subscription covers both iPhones. Available plans, prices, and trial details are shown in the app before purchase. Terms of Use: https://camerabuddy.app/terms End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://camerabuddy.app/privacy
CamRemote for digital Cameras
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CamRemote turns your iPhone into a wireless shutter release. Pair it once with your camera over Bluetooth, then take photos, start videos and run time-lapses from across the room. No cable, no Wi-Fi network, no extra gadget. Works with Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and Ricoh cameras that support their maker's own Bluetooth remote. SHOOTING - Single shot - 2-second timer - Intervalometer for time-lapses: wait, shoot every few seconds, stop after a set time - Video recording start and stop - Focus (half-press) on Canon, Sony and Fujifilm - Bulb exposures with a countdown, from one second to an hour, on Canon, Sony and Fujifilm - Power zoom on supported Canon and Sony lenses MORE - Location tagging: your iPhone sends its position to Fujifilm, Sony and Ricoh cameras so photos are geotagged. Off until you turn it on, and sent only to the camera. - Camera status: a recording indicator from Sony and Ricoh cameras, and the camera's battery level on Nikon and Ricoh - Reconnects on its own when the camera is switched back on - Pair several cameras and switch between them from one menu - Step-by-step pairing guide for each camera maker CANON WI-FI MODE (CCAPI) On Canon cameras where Canon has enabled the Camera Control API (CCAPI), a Wi-Fi mode adds: - Live preview with tap-to-focus - Shooting settings - Browsing and downloading photos and videos COMPATIBILITY NOTES - Nikon: bodies with a Wireless remote (ML-L7) option, such as the Z30, Z5, Z50, Z6 II/III, Z7 II, Zf and Zfc. The Z8 and Z9 are not supported. - Fujifilm: bodies using the original Bluetooth pairing. The newer secure pairing on recent firmware is not supported yet. - Sony and Ricoh support is new. If something doesn't work with your camera, use Contact Developer in the app; it can attach a diagnostic log that helps us fix it quickly. CamRemote is free and supported by ads. CamRemote is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Canon Inc., Nikon Corporation, Sony Group Corporation, FUJIFILM Corporation or Ricoh Imaging Company, Ltd. Canon, EOS, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and Ricoh are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, used solely to indicate compatibility.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CamRemote for digital Cameras at none against CameraBuddy's 2. CamRemote for digital Cameras also leads on iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.0). CameraBuddy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. CameraBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. CamRemote for digital Cameras asks for nothing beyond the download.
CameraBuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, CamRemote for digital Cameras every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CameraBuddy | CamRemote for digital Cameras |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.2 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Daniil Bondarenko | Istrocode s. r. o. |
In-app purchases
CameraBuddy
- CameraBuddy Weekly$1.997 Days
- CameraBuddy Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
CamRemote for digital Cameras
No in-app purchases
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