Comparison

FUJIFILM Camera Remote vs Playturnal

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

Playturnal

Connect with other gamers, discover new titles, and share your gaming experiences. Build a gamer profile, follow friends, and post updates from your favorite games. Enjoy a personalized, chronological feed of gaming content.

Highlights
  • Gamer profile creation
  • Personal game library
  • Follow friends' activity
  • Share game clips and screenshots
  • Chronological content feed
  • Notifications for engagement
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Playturnal is the ultimate social platform built for gamers. Discover new games, connect with like-minded players, and share your favorite gaming moments — all in one place. Features: • Create your gamer profile and showcase the games you love in your personal game library • Follow friends and explore their gaming activity • Share clips, screenshots, and updates from your favorite games • Get notified when someone likes, comments, or follows • Browse a personalized feed organized chronologically so you never miss a post Whether you’re a casual player or seasoned pro, everyone can enjoy Playturnal. - PLAYTURNAL PREMIUM - Playturnal contains a paid "Unlimited" version which includes more advanced features. The core experience is completely free and you can use the app without paying. If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of current period. Account will be for renewal within 24 hours prior to end of current period at the rate of selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewals can be managed in the App Store Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://playturnal.app/pages/privacy-policy

Screenshots

FUJIFILM Camera Remote4 screens
Playturnal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Playturnal at 100% against FUJIFILM Camera Remote's 10%. Playturnal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). FUJIFILM Camera Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 1). On price 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. Playturnal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FUJIFILM Camera Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Playturnal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FUJIFILM Camera Remote has 3.3K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Playturnal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FUJIFILM Camera Remote ships an update every 3 months, Playturnal monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
FUJIFILM Camera Remote versus Playturnal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFUJIFILM Camera RemotePlayturnal
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (3.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFUJIFILM Corporationaaron gallo

Customer experience

FUJIFILM Camera Remote

All ratings3,264 ratings
Positive7.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative89.4%
Written reviews1,796 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative84.5%

Playturnal

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Playturnal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FUJIFILM Camera Remote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Playturnal

Subscriptions2
  • Playturnal Premium (Monthly Plan)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Playturnal Premium (Annual Plan)1 Year trial$35.991 Year

Questions

Is FUJIFILM Camera Remote free?
FUJIFILM Camera Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Playturnal free?
Playturnal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FUJIFILM Camera Remote or Playturnal?
Playturnal is rated higher. FUJIFILM Camera Remote averages 1.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Playturnal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FUJIFILM Camera Remote or Playturnal have ads?
Neither FUJIFILM Camera Remote nor Playturnal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FUJIFILM Camera Remote or Playturnal?
FUJIFILM Camera Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Playturnal monthly. Most recently, FUJIFILM Camera Remote was updated on September 25, 2026 and Playturnal on July 6, 2026.

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