Air Remote Mobile vs CamFi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Air Remote Mobile
Control Canon and Nikon cameras wirelessly from your iOS device. Transfer images, adjust settings, and utilize advanced features like time lapse and focus stacking. Ideal for remote shooting without internet access.
- Wireless camera control
- Image transfer (RAW/JPEG)
- Live view
- Remote camera settings adjustment
- Time lapse
- Focus stacking
- Image review on iOS device
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The Air Remote Mobile Tethering App, from Tether Tools, has compatibility with Canon and Nikon cameras and is a free companion software for the Air Direct Wireless Tethering System and the Case Air Wireless Tethering System. This software will only work in conjunction with Tether Tools wireless hardware devices. To verify camera compatibility or to purchase a wireless tethering system, visit www.tethertools.com/wireless. Air Remote is a powerful and versatile camera control system providing seamless wireless communications. Transfer RAW or JPEG images from most Nikon and Canon cameras to iOS devices. Internet access is not needed, so shooting in remote locations is simple. Control many of the camera functions and settings from your iOS device including live view, creative modes, auto-focus, aperture, shutter, ISO and more. Also, Air Remote adds features which may not be available in-camera like focus-peaking and touch focus. Instantly review full resolution images as they are being shot or review images directly from the camera’s media card. Review images on larger and remote screens for composition, lighting and focus. Advanced Air Remote features include time lapse, focus stacking, bracketing, video and more. Send images to the cloud for seamless backup or instantly share on online all within the Air Remote App. For additional information please visit our FAQ page: https://www.tethertools.com/faq
CamFi
Control your DSLR wirelessly using your phone, tablet, or PC. Stream photos in real-time and manage camera settings remotely. Supports instant uploads and sharing for a seamless photography workflow.
- Wireless DSLR control
- Real-time photo transmission
- Remote parameter control
- Live View functionality
- Instant upload and share
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CamFi is a wireless transmission controller for DSLR. It comes with a WiFi hotspot. User can use their mobile phones, PCs or tablets to connect to the WIFI hotspot and send remote operation to the DSLR. The product also supports real-time transmission of camera photos to mobile phones and tablets. CamFi supports most types of Cannon and Nikon DSLR. It has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, supports 802.11n WiFi technology, high transmission speed and wider signal coverage. - Parameter control - Large-screen display - Studio shot - Live View - Shoot instantly upload and share
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CamFi at 3.0 against Air Remote Mobile's 2.5. Air Remote Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CamFi holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of Air Remote Mobile's written reviews are positive against 19% of CamFi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Air Remote Mobile | CamFi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (27 ratings) | 3.0 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews — better | 18.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Imaging Brands, Inc. | CamFi Limited |
Customer experience
Air Remote Mobile
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In-app purchases
Air Remote Mobile
No in-app purchases
CamFi
No in-app purchases
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