Comparison

PIXPRO Remote Viewer vs Canon Camera Connect

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

Head to head
About

PIXPRO Remote Viewer

This application connects to compatible digital cameras via Wi-Fi, allowing users to remotely control camera functions and view images. It offers a streamlined interface for a new user experience with KODAK PIXPRO cameras.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Image and video viewing
  • Streamlined UI
  • Compatibility with KODAK PIXPRO cameras
Features
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The APP supports iOS16 or higher version, with a more concise and beautiful UI style. Users will enjoy a brand-new experience. The APP could be used with the Wi-Fi function (or in Wi-Fi mode) of KODAK PIXPRO digital cameras. Suitable for KODAK PIXPRO SMART LENS cameras and any KODAK PIXPRO digital cameras with Wi-Fi functionality. This version cancels the file-editing function in Playback Mode while other operating function basically remains unchanged. Before you install a new APP, please transfer the images and videos under old APP playback path to Camera Roll. Then you can still find old images and videos after installing the new APP. If you do not transfer in advance, old data will no longer exist. Please pay attention to the camera Firmware version number. To better control and experience the camera, please update the FW version to 1.05 or above. FW download website: www.kodakpixpro.com

About

Canon Camera Connect

Wirelessly transfer photos and videos from compatible Canon cameras to your smartphone or tablet. Control your camera remotely with live view, add location data to images, and update camera firmware.

Highlights
  • Transfer camera images to smartphone
  • Remote shooting with live view
  • Add smartphone location data to images
  • Bluetooth remote shutter release
  • Firmware transfer
  • Wi-Fi connection switching
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Canon Camera Connect is an application to transfer images shot with compatible Canon cameras to smartphone/tablet. By connecting to a camera with Wi-Fi (direct connection or via wireless router), this application provides the following features: ・Transfer and save camera images to a smartphone. ・Remote shoot with live view imaging of the camera from a smartphone. ・Connect with Canon's various services. This application also provides the following features for compatible cameras. ・Acquire location information from a smartphone and add it to the images on the camera. ・Switch to a Wi-Fi connection from pairing status with a Bluetooth enabled camera. ・Remote release of the camera shutter with a Bluetooth connection. ・Transfer the latest firmware. *For compatible models and features, please refer to the following website. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=cc -Operating System  iOS 18/26 iPadOS 18/26 -Bluetooth System Requirement For Bluetooth connection, the camera needs to have a Bluetooth function, and your device needs to have Bluetooth 4.0 or later (supports Bluetooth Low energy technology). -Compatible File Types JPEG, MP4, MOV, CR3, CR2, HEIF ・RAW (CR3/CR2) images can be imported as RAW format by selecting [Prioritize Saving in RAW Format] > [Yes] from the [Images on camera] setting while connected to compatible model (iOS 12.1 or later for CR3). ・ Importing RAW (.CR2) format is possible with wireless compatible EOS models and some PowerShot models (G1 X Mark III / G9 X Mark II / G7 X Mark II). ・RAW (CR2/CR3) images are resized and imported into JPEG by selecting [Prioritize Saving in RAW Format] > [No]. ・RAW burst files cannot be imported to smart devices. Extract the CR3 images from the RAW burst file in advance on the camera side, and then import them to the smart device. ・MOV files and 8K movie files shot with EOS cameras cannot be saved. ・RAW movie files shot with compatible cameras cannot be saved. ・AVCHD files shot with Camcorder cannot be saved. -Important Notes ・If application does not operate properly, try again after shutting down the application. ・Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.  ・In the case of using Power Zoom Adapter, please set the Live View function to ON. ・The images may include your personal information such as GPS data. Be careful when posting images online where many others can view them. ・Visit your local Canon Web pages for more details.

Screenshots

PIXPRO Remote Viewer4 screens
Canon Camera Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Canon Camera Connect at 4.8 against PIXPRO Remote Viewer's 1.9. Canon Camera Connect also leads on ratings volume (151K vs 300) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). PIXPRO Remote Viewer's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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

Canon Camera Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canon Camera Connect has 151K ratings behind it against 300, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of PIXPRO Remote Viewer's written reviews are positive against 21% of Canon Camera Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PIXPRO Remote Viewer ships an update every 2 months, Canon Camera Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
PIXPRO Remote Viewer versus Canon Camera Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPIXPRO Remote ViewerCanon Camera Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (300 ratings)4.8 (151K ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.5% of reviews20.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings300151K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#30 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJK Imaging Ltd.Canon Inc.

Customer experience

PIXPRO Remote Viewer

All ratings297 ratings
Positive18.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative76.8%
Written reviews291 reviews
Positive15.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative80.1%

Canon Camera Connect

All ratings148,767 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews1,876 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative71.5%

User reviews

PIXPRO Remote Viewer

From 300 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Easy to use
  • 📸 Good camera quality
  • 🔄 Quick photo transfer

Room to improve

  • 🔌 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Buggy app performance
  • 🤔 Unclear instructions

Canon Camera Connect

From 151K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient photo transfer
  • 💡 Remote shooting feature
  • 🚀 Fast photo transfer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Unstable connection
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 Difficult to set up
  • 🐛 Laggy performance

Bugs and requests

PIXPRO Remote Viewer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Unable to connect to camera
  • Photos not downloading properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved app stability
  • Compatibility with latest iOS versions
  • More intuitive user interface

Canon Camera Connect

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after updates
  • Unable to register new cameras
  • Photos not transferred sequentially
  • Fails to detect surrounding WiFi networks
  • Bluetooth connection not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for RAW file transfer
  • Improve GPS geotagging functionality
  • Implement background photo transfer
  • Add intervalometer feature
  • Allow remote lens focus control

In-app purchases

None

PIXPRO Remote Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Canon Camera Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PIXPRO Remote Viewer free?
PIXPRO Remote Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Canon Camera Connect free?
Canon Camera Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PIXPRO Remote Viewer or Canon Camera Connect?
Canon Camera Connect is rated higher. PIXPRO Remote Viewer averages 1.9 out of 5 from 300 ratings, while Canon Camera Connect averages 4.8 from 151K ratings.
Do PIXPRO Remote Viewer or Canon Camera Connect have ads?
Neither PIXPRO Remote Viewer nor Canon Camera Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PIXPRO Remote Viewer or Canon Camera Connect?
PIXPRO Remote Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and Canon Camera Connect every 3 months. Most recently, PIXPRO Remote Viewer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Canon Camera Connect on October 25, 2026.

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