# Skyflow vs CamCtrl

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CamCtrl at none against Skyflow's 5. CamCtrl also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Skyflow's advantage is ratings volume (590 vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Skyflow sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. CamCtrl asks for nothing beyond the download.

CamCtrl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skyflow has 590 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Skyflow's written reviews are positive against 100% of CamCtrl's.

Skyflow ships an update every 3 weeks, CamCtrl every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skyflow | CamCtrl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (590 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyflow-time-lapse-camera/id937208291/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camctrl/id6752837816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **590** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 71 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.3** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrei Kovalev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770934816) | [Nathan Coleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759895494) |

## What reviewers say

### Skyflow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyflow-time-lapse-camera/id937208291)

Create professional time-lapse and stop-motion videos with advanced camera controls and a powerful editor. Adjust playback speed after shooting, apply effects, and export in high resolutions. Supports various photo and video formats for ultimate creative freedom.

**Highlights:** Adjustable playback speed after shooting, Pro camera controls (ISO, shutter, WB, focus), Support for RAW, HEIF, and ProRes formats, Advanced time-lapse editor with keyframing, Export up to 8K resolution, Long exposure effects and exposure bracketing, Stop-motion shooting mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| HD export | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Tier 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Brilliant app
- 🚀 Spectacular timelapse app
- 🚀 Excellent time lapse video app
- 🚀 Impressive features
- 🚀 Versatile and customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and errors
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Export and saving problems
- 🔒 Paid features hidden behind paywall
- 🔒 Unexpected pricing changes

**Reported bugs**

- Camera session errors
- Inability to complete actions
- Distorted or corrupted video output
- Timelapses not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Add intermediate zoom levels
- Implement vertical/portrait mode
- Add manual focus control
- Introduce exposure and shutter speed settings
- Implement geotagging and timestamp overlays


### CamCtrl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camctrl/id6752837816)

Control your iPhone's camera remotely from your Garmin smartwatch. Trigger the shutter, adjust zoom, and change settings without touching your phone. Ideal for capturing group photos, action shots, or solo adventures.

**Highlights:** Remote shutter control, Live preview on watch, Offline mode, Remote zoom adjustment, Camera settings control, Photo and video modes, On-watch photo gallery

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skyflow free?

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

### Is CamCtrl free?

CamCtrl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Skyflow or CamCtrl?

CamCtrl is rated higher. Skyflow averages 4.6 out of 5 from 590 ratings, while CamCtrl averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Skyflow or CamCtrl have ads?

Neither Skyflow nor CamCtrl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Skyflow or CamCtrl?

Skyflow ships an update every 3 weeks, and CamCtrl every 5 days. Most recently, Skyflow was updated on October 10, 2026 and CamCtrl 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.*