Comparison

FUJIFILM Camera Remote vs HD Smart Video Compressor

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

HD Smart Video Compressor

Features
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Big videos are a pain to send. HD Smart Video Compressor makes them small in one tap, without asking you to understand bitrates. Pick a video and the app reads it, works out the best settings for that particular file and shows you the size it will end up at — before you commit. Tap once and you get a much smaller video that still looks sharp on a phone screen. WHAT YOU GET • A clear before and after: 48 MB becomes 9 MB, saves 81% • One tap to compress, then save to Photos or share anywhere • Standard MP4 files that play on any phone, computer or website • Sound and orientation kept, nothing turned sideways • Works offline, no account, no sign-up PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your videos are compressed on your iPhone. They are never uploaded to a server and never seen by anyone but you. GOOD FOR • Emailing a clip that is over the attachment limit • Making room on your phone • Uploading to sites with a file size cap • Sending videos without waiting on a slow upload FREE EVERY DAY Compress three videos a day for free. If that is not enough, one small one-time purchase removes the limit permanently. No subscription, nothing to cancel. Available in 32 languages. Questions or ideas? video-compress@bechample.com

Screenshots

FUJIFILM Camera Remote4 screens
HD Smart Video Compressor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FUJIFILM Camera Remote at none against HD Smart Video Compressor's 1. FUJIFILM Camera Remote also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). HD Smart Video Compressor's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. HD Smart Video Compressor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FUJIFILM Camera Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FUJIFILM Camera Remote ships an update every 3 months, HD Smart Video Compressor every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FUJIFILM Camera Remote versus HD Smart Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFUJIFILM Camera RemoteHD Smart Video Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (3.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFUJIFILM CorporationBechample GmbH

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

HD Smart Video Compressor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FUJIFILM Camera Remote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HD Smart Video Compressor

One-time1
  • Unlimited Compressions$0.99

Questions

Is FUJIFILM Camera Remote free?
FUJIFILM Camera Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HD Smart Video Compressor free?
HD Smart Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FUJIFILM Camera Remote or HD Smart Video Compressor have ads?
Neither FUJIFILM Camera Remote nor HD Smart Video Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FUJIFILM Camera Remote or HD Smart Video Compressor?
FUJIFILM Camera Remote ships an update every 3 months, and HD Smart Video Compressor every 6 weeks. Most recently, FUJIFILM Camera Remote was updated on October 18, 2026 and HD Smart Video Compressor on October 17, 2026.

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