Comparison

Redhorns vs goWatch for GoPro®

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

Head to head
About

Redhorns

Features
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Take a picture and choose the horns that make you unforgettable! Be a real fan, horns your friends !

About

goWatch for GoPro®

Control your GoPro camera directly from your Apple Watch. Start/stop recording, change modes, and get camera information like battery level and free space. Compatible with a wide range of GoPro Hero models.

Highlights
  • Start/stop recording
  • Power off camera
  • Tag moments
  • Change camera mode
  • Locate camera
  • View camera information
Features
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The goWatch app for GoPro® cameras allows you to remote control your GoPro® cameras directly from your Apple Watch. Demo video: https://youtu.be/FjfV_0xoDIw ### Compatible GoPro® cameras: GoPro® Hero 5 Black Edition, GoPro® Hero 5 Session, GoPro® Hero 6 Black Edition, GoPro® Hero 7 White/Silver/Black Edition, GoPro® Hero13 Black, Hero12 Black, Hero11 Black, Hero10 Black, Hero9 Black, and Hero8 Black, Mission 1 Pro, GoPro® Hero 11 Mini, GoPro® Max, Max 2 360°, and GoPro® Fusion 360° cameras. ### IMPORTANT: If you do not find the app after purchase on your watch: Please install the app with the App Store app on your watch (not on the iPhone!). ### Features: - Start/stop recording - Power off the camera - Tag moment - Change the camera mode (photo, video, multi-shot) and presets (*new*) - Locate the camera - Show camera information (battery level, free space, number of videos and images, ...) - *New*: Show the last camera state (connected, recording) on the watch front screen (camera status complication). - *New*: Keep camera connection alive while app is in background. - *New*: Capture countdown (3/5/10/15/20 s). ### Disclaimer This product and/or service is not affiliated with, endorsed by or in any way associated with GoPro Inc. or its products and services. GoPro, HERO and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc

Screenshots

Redhorns4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Redhorns at Free against goWatch for GoPro®'s $2.99. Redhorns also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). 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

Redhorns is free to download; goWatch for GoPro® costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Redhorns ships an update every 10 days, goWatch for GoPro® every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Redhorns versus goWatch for GoPro®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRedhornsgoWatch for GoPro®
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—2.3 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—41.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—40 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerolivier de LochtHarald Meyer

Bugs and requests

Redhorns

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

goWatch for GoPro®

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App fails to download after payment
  • App doesn't appear on Apple Watch after purchase
  • Bluetooth pairing fails or hangs indefinitely
  • Connection drops within minutes of pairing
  • App crashes during recording
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  • Pairing process shows cryptic device names (???) instead of camera names
  • Grey 'Purchased' button instead of download option
  • Incompatibility with GoPro Hero 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 models (inconsistent)
  • Watch Series compatibility issues

Requested features

7 requests
  • Live preview/real-time video feed
  • Ability to rename cameras for multiple device users
  • Improved connection stability
  • Better troubleshooting documentation
  • Updated tutorial videos
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  • Faster response times
  • Persistent connection without screen timeout

In-app purchases

None

Redhorns

No in-app purchases

None

goWatch for GoPro®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Redhorns free?
Redhorns is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is goWatch for GoPro® free?
goWatch for GoPro® costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Redhorns or goWatch for GoPro® have ads?
Neither Redhorns nor goWatch for GoPro® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Redhorns or goWatch for GoPro®?
Redhorns ships an update every 10 days, and goWatch for GoPro® every 6 weeks. Most recently, Redhorns was updated on May 16, 2026 and goWatch for GoPro® on September 25, 2026.

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