Comparison

FUJIFILM Camera Remote vs Drone Smooth Operator

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

Drone Smooth Operator

Features
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Smooth Operator helps you create, edit, import, and export DJI waypoint missions for use with the DJI Fly app. Start a mission on iPhone or iPad, or create a mission with Smooth Operator for Mac and load it on iOS through the shared iCloud mission library or KMZ import/export workflow. Plan on the larger Mac workspace, then bring the mission to your mobile device to review, save, and prepare it for DJI Fly. Build missions from scratch, add waypoints and points of interest, adjust altitude, speed, heading, gimbal pitch, hover actions, and mission behavior, then export your mission as a DJI-compatible KMZ file. Use the map editor to place and move mission points visually, review the flight path, and fine-tune each waypoint before flying. Features include: - Create new DJI waypoint missions - Import and export DJI-compatible KMZ mission files - Open missions created with Smooth Operator for Mac - Save and load missions with iCloud - Edit waypoints, coordinates, altitude, speed, heading, turns, and gimbal settings - Add points of interest for waypoint heading and camera targeting - View and edit missions on an interactive map - Browse, rename, delete, and save missions in a DJI Fly mission database folder - Optional online elevation lookup for altitude planning Smooth Operator is designed for pilots who want to plan missions on Mac, continue on iPhone or iPad, and prepare waypoint files that can be flown with DJI Fly.

Screenshots

FUJIFILM Camera Remote4 screens
Drone Smooth Operator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FUJIFILM Camera Remote at Free against Drone Smooth Operator's $4.99. FUJIFILM Camera Remote also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.2). Drone Smooth Operator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

FUJIFILM Camera Remote is free to download; Drone Smooth Operator costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FUJIFILM Camera Remote ships an update every 3 months, Drone Smooth Operator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FUJIFILM Camera Remote versus Drone Smooth Operator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFUJIFILM Camera RemoteDrone Smooth Operator
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating1.4 (3.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFUJIFILM CorporationSamuel Alaniz

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

Drone Smooth Operator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FUJIFILM Camera Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Drone Smooth Operator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FUJIFILM Camera Remote free?
FUJIFILM Camera Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drone Smooth Operator free?
Drone Smooth Operator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FUJIFILM Camera Remote or Drone Smooth Operator have ads?
Neither FUJIFILM Camera Remote nor Drone Smooth Operator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FUJIFILM Camera Remote or Drone Smooth Operator?
FUJIFILM Camera Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Drone Smooth Operator every 2 weeks. Most recently, FUJIFILM Camera Remote was updated on October 15, 2026 and Drone Smooth Operator on October 6, 2026.

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