# CameraKit vs Second Shooter Remote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Second Shooter Remote at none against CameraKit's 3. Second Shooter Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). CameraKit's advantage is ratings volume (321 vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CameraKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Second Shooter Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Second Shooter Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CameraKit has 321 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, Second Shooter Remote every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CameraKit | Second Shooter Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-shooter-remote/id1523101270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **321** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zak Ray](https://appshunter.io/developer/890528996) | [Kessler Crane Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/529307950) |

## What reviewers say

### CameraKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerakit-camera-tools/id890528993)

This app provides comprehensive technical specifications and calculations for a wide range of cameras and video formats. It helps filmmakers and videographers estimate storage needs, battery life, transfer times, and compare camera performance.

**Highlights:** Detailed camera specifications, Storage space calculation, Battery life estimation, File transfer time prediction, Sensor size comparison, Format compatibility checks, Notes and favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Indispensable for professionals
- 💎 Treasure trove of information
- ✨ Constantly updated
- 🚀 Intuitive design, easy to use
- 💡 Lifesaver for filmmakers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked content, pay again
- 💸 Wants $60 for full access
- ❓ What did I pay for?
- 🔒 Lost pro purchases
- ❌ Scam, cannot restore

**Reported bugs**

- Lost all pro purchases
- Cannot restore purchases
- Monthly subscription broken
- Subscription cycle error
- Crashes when restoring purchase on iPad Mini

**Requested features**

- Pro-rate for early adopters
- Direct link to working manual
- Develop something for framing
- Add support for Sony a7 IV
- Add support for Nikon


### Second Shooter Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-shooter-remote/id1523101270)

Control and program Kessler Second Shooter motion control systems wirelessly. Create cinematic camera moves, time lapses, and stop motion animations with up to 10 keyframes per axis. Supports Bluetooth controllers for enhanced operation.

**Highlights:** Remote operation of motion control systems, Program cinematic camera moves, Create time lapse and stop motion, Up to 10 keyframes per axis, Bluetooth controller support, Automatic firmware updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CameraKit free?

CameraKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Second Shooter Remote free?

Second Shooter Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CameraKit or Second Shooter Remote?

Second Shooter Remote is rated higher. CameraKit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while Second Shooter Remote averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do CameraKit or Second Shooter Remote have ads?

Neither CameraKit nor Second Shooter Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CameraKit or Second Shooter Remote?

CameraKit ships an update every 2 months, and Second Shooter Remote every 5 months. Most recently, CameraKit was updated on October 13, 2026 and Second Shooter Remote on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*