Comparison

FUJIFILM Camera Remote vs Image Sync

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

Image Sync

Control compatible cameras remotely, view live feeds, and transfer images directly to your mobile device. Upload photos to social media or copy them for safekeeping. Offers full camera control for enhanced shooting experiences.

Highlights
  • Remote shooting with live view
  • View and copy images to mobile
  • Upload images to social media
  • Control camera settings remotely
  • Transfer photos wirelessly
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Paired with a RICOH IMAGING's compatible camera, "Image Sync" application enables your mobile device to remotely shoot, view and copy images and upload them to SNS sites. 【Feature】 1.View and Copy Images You can view images taken with your camera and copy them to your mobile device. You can also upload them to SNS sites. 2.Remote Shooting You can monitor the live view image on your mobile device. Various camera operations including EV compensation and shutter release are possible from a mobile device. 【Supported Digital Cameras】 PENTAX K-1 PENTAX K-1 Mark II PENTAX K-3 Mark III PENTAX KP PENTAX KF PENTAX K-S2 PENTAX K-70 RICOH GR II RICOH GR III RICOH GR IIIx RICOH WG-M2 RICOH G900SE RICOH G900SE II 【Supported OS】 iOS 16 – 18, iOS 26 * Operation is not guaranteed on all devices. * Operation is confirmed on these devices as of May 2026, but this information may be changed at any time in the future without prior notice. 【Note】 For detail about ImageSync, refer to the website. http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/app/image-sync2/ RICOH WG-M1 is not supported by Image Sync. For details, refer to the the website; http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/wg-m1/

Screenshots

FUJIFILM Camera Remote4 screens
Image Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Image Sync at 1.8 against FUJIFILM Camera Remote's 1.4. FUJIFILM Camera Remote's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 197). 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

Image Sync 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 197, 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 13% of Image Sync's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FUJIFILM Camera Remote versus Image Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFUJIFILM Camera RemoteImage Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (3.3K ratings)1.8 (197 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews13.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better197
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFUJIFILM CorporationRICOH IMAGING COMPANY,LTD

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%

Image Sync

All ratings197 ratings
Positive16.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative76.6%
Written reviews601 reviews
Positive13.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative77.9%

User reviews

FUJIFILM Camera Remote

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well for wireless transfers
  • 🚀 Quick firmware updates
  • 🚀 Reliable remote shutter functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent WiFi connectivity
  • 🐛 Frequent connection drops
  • 🐛 Slow and cumbersome photo transfer process
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 🐛 Causes camera to freeze or crash

Image Sync

From 197 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well
  • 🚀 Fast and reliable downloading
  • 💡 Geo tagging RAW images
  • 👍 Good app, UI could use an update

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Slow and unreliable file transfer
  • 👎 Confusing and unintuitive UI
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices

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

Image Sync

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App doesn't recognize camera's WiFi
  • Bluetooth connection not working
  • Fails to transfer RAW images
  • Crashes when transferring photos

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add landscape mode for iPad
  • Improve file management and cloud integration
  • Add self-timer feature
  • Provide firmware update capability

In-app purchases

None

FUJIFILM Camera Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Image Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FUJIFILM Camera Remote free?
FUJIFILM Camera Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Image Sync free?
Image Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FUJIFILM Camera Remote or Image Sync?
Image Sync is rated higher. FUJIFILM Camera Remote averages 1.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Image Sync averages 1.8 from 197 ratings.
Do FUJIFILM Camera Remote or Image Sync have ads?
Neither FUJIFILM Camera Remote nor Image Sync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FUJIFILM Camera Remote or Image Sync?
FUJIFILM Camera Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Image Sync every 3 months. Most recently, FUJIFILM Camera Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Image Sync on September 23, 2026.

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