Comparison

CameraAccess plus vs Canon Multi

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

Head to head
About

CameraAccess plus

Remotely control Canon camcorders from your iPhone or iPad via Wi-Fi. View live images, start/stop recording, zoom, and adjust exposure from a distance. Save live images directly to your device.

Highlights
  • Remote Wi-Fi operation
  • Live image viewing
  • Start/stop recording
  • Zoom control
  • Save live images
  • Touch exposure adjustment
  • Self-timer
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CameraAccess plus allows you to operate CANON camcorders remotely with your iPhone and iPad via Wi-Fi. You can start/stop recording and zoom in/out while viewing the camcorder's live image from a distance. Live images can be saved to your device. This app is useful such as for monitoring your pets, bird-watching, and recording yourself. [Main Features] - Viewing the live image from the camcorder at home - Viewing the live image from the camcorder while out - Zooming in/out - Starting/stopping recording - Saving the image from the camcorder to your device - Touch exposure (exposure adjustment) - Self-timer - Viewing the live image in full screen. *Available functions vary depending on the camcorder model. *Available functions vary depending on using at home and while out. [Supported Camcorders] - XF200 - XF205 VIXIA/LEGRIA - HF R40 - HF R42 - HF R46 - HF R47 - HF R48 - HF R50 - HF R52 - HF R56 - HF R57 - HF R60 - HF R62 - HF R66 - HF R67 - HF R68 - HF R70 - HF R72 - HF R76 - HF R77 - HF R78 - HF R80 - HF R82 - HF R86 - HF R87 - HF R88 - mini - mini X [Supported OS] - iOS 8 - iOS 9 - iOS 10 [Supported Devices] Devices compatible with the above OSs

About

Canon Multi

Control and monitor up to four compatible cameras simultaneously. This app allows for live view, setting adjustments, and synchronized recording across multiple devices. It also supports editing custom picture files and displaying various assist functions.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous live view of up to four cameras
  • Remote camera settings adjustment
  • Synchronized recording start/stop
  • Custom picture file editing
  • Display of assist functions (waveform, vectorscope, histogram)
  • Camera group registration
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Canon Multi-Camera Control is an app that lets you display live view images of up to four Cinema EOS, professional camcorders, or remote cameras, simultaneously record and change settings of multiple cameras. This app allows you to do the following by connecting cameras and your smartphone/tablet. - Display live view images of up to four cameras - Check the status and change the settings of each camera - Edit custom picture files - Set Base ISO (EOS C400/EOS C80) - Display assist functions (waveform monitor*, vectorscope*, histogram*, false color, markers)  *The display contents can be switched by tapping the displayed area. - Simultaneously start and stop recording with multiple cameras - Register up to five camera groups [Supported Products] EOS C500 Mark II (Firmware Ver. 1.0.9.1 or later) EOS C300 Mark III (Firmware Ver. 1.0.7.1 or later) EOS C70 (Firmware Ver. 1.0.8.1 or later) XF605 (Firmware Ver. 1.0.3.1 or later) EOS C400 EOS C80 EOS C50 * EOS R5 C is not supported. CR-N700 CR-N500 CR-N400 CR-N350 CR-N300 CR-N100 CR-X300 [Supported Software] Multi-Camera Orchestration [System requirement] iOS 18/26 iPadOS 18/26 [Important Notes] - If application does not operate properly, try again after shutting down the application. - Visit the following page for more details. https://cam.start.canon/B001/

Screenshots

CameraAccess plus4 screens
Canon Multi4 screens

Verdict

The call

CameraAccess plus and Canon Multi both sit at 2.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 41% of Canon Multi's written reviews are positive against 10% of CameraAccess plus's. CameraAccess plus's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Canon Multi holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of CameraAccess plus's written reviews are positive against 41% of Canon Multi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CameraAccess plus ships an update monthly, Canon Multi every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CameraAccess plus versus Canon Multi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCameraAccess plusCanon Multi
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (17 ratings)2.3 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.7% of reviews41.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better12
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPIXELA CorporationCanon Inc.

Customer experience

CameraAccess plus

All ratings17 ratings
Positive23.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative64.7%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive9.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative83.9%

Canon Multi

All ratings12 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative58.3%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral17.6%
Negative41.2%

In-app purchases

None

CameraAccess plus

No in-app purchases

None

Canon Multi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CameraAccess plus free?
CameraAccess plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Canon Multi free?
Canon Multi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CameraAccess plus or Canon Multi?
Canon Multi is rated higher. CameraAccess plus averages 2.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Canon Multi averages 2.3 from 12 ratings.
Do CameraAccess plus or Canon Multi have ads?
Neither CameraAccess plus nor Canon Multi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CameraAccess plus or Canon Multi?
CameraAccess plus ships an update monthly, and Canon Multi every 5 months. Most recently, CameraAccess plus was updated on September 29, 2026 and Canon Multi on October 5, 2026.

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