Comparison

FUJIFILM Camera Remote vs Canvia

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

Head to head
About

FUJIFILM Camera Remote

Control your compatible digital camera remotely to capture photos and videos. View, transfer, and manage images directly on your smartphone or tablet. It also synchronizes device information and allows for firmware updates.

Highlights
  • Remote shooting control
  • Image and movie transfer
  • Browse camera contents
  • Location data download
  • Date/time synchronization
  • Firmware updates
  • Wireless shutter release
Features
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The FUJIFILM Camera Remote is an application provided by FUJIFILM that can operate wireless-equipped digital cameras by remote control to shoot images and to view images and movies in the camera and to transfer them to smartphones or tablets. And it also supports the cameras that offers Bluetooth® capability. Pair it with your smartphones or tablet devices, it synchronizes "date and time" and/or "location information" of your smartphone or tablet devices with the cameras that offers Bluetooth® capability. In advanced of shooting, to easily transfer pictures you have taken to the smartphones or tablet device via this application. Bluetooth wireless remote shutter release can be used for cameras that offers Bluetooth® capability. In addition, firmware update is now supported from your smartphone or tablet devices via Bluetooth without the need of a SD memory card. [Features] -This application provides the following functions: 1. Transferring images and movies to a Smartphone 2. Browsing the Camera from a Smartphone 3. Downloading Location Data from a Smartphone 4. Shooting Images by Remote Control(*) 5. Easily transfer pictures from the cameras that offers Bluetooth capability. 6. Synchronizing "date and time" and/or "location information" with the cameras that offers Bluetooth capability 7. Firmware update via a Smartphone to the cameras that offers Bluetooth capability. 8. Bluetooth wireless remote control camera shutter release is now supported for cameras that offers Bluetooth capability. *How to change the setting depends on your camera. [Supported cameras] FUJIFILM GFX100 II, GFX100, GFX100SII, GFX100S, GFX50S II, GFX 50R, GFX 50S, X-H2S, X-H2, X-H1, X-Pro3, X-Pro2, X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, X-T2, X-T1※, X-T50, X-T30 II, X-T30, X-T20, X-T10(*), X-T200, X-T100, X-S10, X-E4, X-E3, X-E2S(*), X-E2(*), X-M5, X-M1(*), X-A7, X-A5, X-A3, X-A2(*), X-A1(*), X-A20, X-A10, X100VI, X100V, X100F, X100T(*), XF10, X70(*), X30(*), XQ2(*), XQ1(*) FinePix XP140, XP130, XP120, XP90, XP80, S9950W, S9900W (*) Some functions are not available on some smartphones. Please refer to the URL below. https://fujifilm-x.com/global/news/countermeasure-for-fujifilm-camera-remote-connection-failure/ [Smartphone System Requirements] iPhone/iPad/iPod touch: iOS 11.0 - 17.1 *iPad WiFi, iPod touch can not use the Geotagging. *This application software doesn't guarantee the functions for all the iPhone, iPad and iPodtouch. *iOS10:Ignore the message of "Security Recommendation" during Wi-Fi setting. Please use your camera with the latest firmware when using the FUJIFILM Camera Remote App. Please visit the FUJIFILM website for instructions and to download the latest firmware. http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/ Please Visit FUJIFILM Web pages for more details and usage. http://app.fujifilm-dsc.com/en/camera_remote/index.html

About

Canvia

This app lets you control smart art displays and interact with a curated collection of artworks. You can select art, create playlists, adjust display settings, and even upload your own content to bring art into your home or workspace.

Highlights
  • Control Canvia devices
  • Curated art collection
  • Create art playlists
  • Adjust device settings
  • Upload own content
  • Interactive art experience
Features
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Canvia combines an exclusive, curated art collection with cutting-edge technology, empowering you to bring artworks into your home, work and other living spaces like never before. The Canvia app allows you to control your Canvia devices and interact with art: choose works and playlists for display, adjust device settings such as orientation and caption overlays, and upload your own content.

Screenshots

FUJIFILM Camera Remote4 screens
Canvia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Canvia at 1.8 against FUJIFILM Camera Remote's 1.4. FUJIFILM Camera Remote's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 36). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

Canvia holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FUJIFILM Camera Remote has 3.3K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of FUJIFILM Camera Remote's written reviews are positive against 12% of Canvia's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FUJIFILM Camera Remote versus Canvia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFUJIFILM Camera RemoteCanvia
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (3.3K ratings)1.8 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews12.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better36
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFUJIFILM CorporationPalacio Inc.

Customer experience

FUJIFILM Camera Remote

All ratings3,264 ratings
Positive7.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative89.4%
Written reviews1,799 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative84.5%

Canvia

All ratings36 ratings
Positive13.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive12.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.0%

Bugs and requests

FUJIFILM Camera Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incompatible with latest iOS versions
  • Fails to recognize newer camera models
  • Freezes and crashes on connection attempts
  • Resets camera settings after use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for RAW file transfers
  • Batch photo transfer option
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Improved live view functionality

Canvia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FUJIFILM Camera Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Canvia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FUJIFILM Camera Remote free?
FUJIFILM Camera Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Canvia free?
Canvia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FUJIFILM Camera Remote or Canvia?
Canvia is rated higher. FUJIFILM Camera Remote averages 1.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Canvia averages 1.8 from 36 ratings.
Do FUJIFILM Camera Remote or Canvia have ads?
Neither FUJIFILM Camera Remote nor Canvia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FUJIFILM Camera Remote or Canvia?
FUJIFILM Camera Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Canvia every 3 months. Most recently, FUJIFILM Camera Remote was updated on October 17, 2026 and Canvia on October 6, 2026.

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