Comparison

Canon Camera Connect vs Camera Connect & Control

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

Head to head
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.

About

Camera Connect & Control

Seamlessly connect your DSLR or WiFi camera to your smartphone. View, share, and download photos directly from your camera. Offers remote capture, live view control, and advanced features like focus bracketing and bulb capture.

Highlights
  • View camera photos in a grid
  • Quick JPG and RAW file loading
  • Direct photo sharing to other apps
  • Download files to phone
  • Remote capture
  • Live view camera control
  • Focus bracketing and bulb capture
Features
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Connect your camera with your phone and bring your photography skills to a new level. This app is the reason why gps & wifi suddenly makes sense on your camera. Features: - View all pictures on the camera in a nice grid. - Quick loading of jpg and raw files (CR2 and NEF). - Directly share pictures from camera to other apps (like Whatsapp, Instagram, Facebook) - Download complete files from camera to files app - Remote capture - Connect your camera to the hotspot of your phone if no wifi is available - see protected files - Bulb capture - Focus bracketing - Use liveview to control all settings of your camera - Use usb or wifi connection Features of paid version: Lite - show Exif data (including gps data) - download of singles files (also Raw) - bulk download, bulk delete, bulk share - filter current view (raw, jpeg, videos, protected files) Pro - Liveview with camera control - Change settings of the camera (shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, iso, whitebalance, picture style, drivemode, metering, image format) Supported cameras: Canon (cameras without wifi must be connected via usb) • M10, M100 • EOS R, RP, R1, R5, R5 II, R6, R6 II, R6 III, R7, R8, R10, R50, R50V, R100 • 1Ds Mark III • 1D X, 1D X Mark II, 1D X Mark III • 1D Mark IV • 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark IV • 5DS • 6D, 6D Mark II • 7D, 7D Mark II • 50D, 60D, 70D, 80D, 90D • 100D / REBEL SL1 • 200D / REBEL SL2 • 250D / REBEL SL3 • 500D / REBEL T1i • 550D / REBEL T2i  • 600D / REBEL T3i • 650D / REBEL T4i • 700D / REBEL T5i • 750D / REBEL T6i • 760D / REBEL T6s • 800D / REBEL T7i • 1100D / REBEL T3 • 1200D / REBEL T5 • 1300D / REBEL T6 • 1500D / 2000D / REBEL T7 • 3000D / 4000D / REBEL T100 Nikon • D90 • D300, D300S • D500 • D600, D610 • D750 • D850 • D3400, D3500 • D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600 • D7100, D7200, D7500 • P900 • Z30, Z50, Z50 II • Z5, Z5 II, Z6, Z6 II, Z6 III, Z7, Z7 II, Z8, Z9 Sony Cameras after 2020 using PTP (Camera Remote Command) • ILCE-1(M2) • ILCE-9M2/M3 • ILCE-7RM5/M6 • ILCE-7RM4(A) • ILCE-7CR • ILCE-7SM3 • ILCE-7M4/M5 • ILCE-7C(M2) • ILCE-7RM3A • ILCE-7M2/M3 • ILCE-6700 • ILCE-6600 • ILCE-6400(A) • ILCE-6100(A) • DSC-RX1RM3 • DSC-RX0M2 • DSC-RX100M7(A) • DSC-RX100M5A • DSC-RX10M4 • DSC-HX99 Cameras before 2020: using Smart Remote Control app, like Alpha 6300. Important: update 'Smart Remote Control' on your camera before using this. To update open 'PlayMemories Camera Apps' and select 'Smart Remote Control' from the list of apps. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Canon Camera Connect4 screens
Camera Connect & Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Canon Camera Connect at 4.8 against Camera Connect & Control's 3.9. Canon Camera Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (140K vs 725). Camera Connect & Control's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 20%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and monetization model 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. Camera Connect & Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Canon Camera Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Canon Camera Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canon Camera Connect has 140K ratings behind it against 725, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Canon Camera Connect's written reviews are positive against 47% of Camera Connect & Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Canon Camera Connect ships an update every 2 months, Camera Connect & Control monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Canon Camera Connect versus Camera Connect & Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanon Camera ConnectCamera Connect & Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (140K ratings) — better3.9 (725 ratings)
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews46.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings140K — better725
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#58 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCanon Inc.Rupert Kurka

Customer experience

Canon Camera Connect

All ratings140,039 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews1,805 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral7.8%
Negative71.9%

Camera Connect & Control

All ratings725 ratings
Positive70.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative23.9%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral7.3%
Negative46.2%

User reviews

Canon Camera Connect

From 140K 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

Camera Connect & Control

From 725 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great with Nikon and Canon cameras
  • 👍 Useful for astrophotography and remote shooting
  • 🚀 Reliable connection and file transfer
  • 👍 Helpful for focus stacking and intervalometer
  • 👍 Good value for the price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unstable Wi-Fi connection and frequent disconnects
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain camera models
  • 🐛 Blurry or low-quality image downloads
  • 🔋 High battery drain on cameras
  • 👎 Confusing or lacking instructions

Bugs and requests

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

Camera Connect & Control

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes during use
  • Unable to connect to camera or transfer files
  • Paid features not working as expected
  • Deleted photos not recoverable

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more camera models
  • Improve Wi-Fi stability and reliability
  • Allow direct USB connection for faster transfers
  • Implement a more user-friendly interface
  • Provide better documentation and troubleshooting guides

In-app purchases

None

Canon Camera Connect

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Camera Connect & Control

Subscriptions2
  • CCC Pro - Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • CCC Pro - Yearly subscription$12.991 Year
One-time4
  • 3 day TrialFree
  • CCC Lite - One time purchase$9.99
  • Upgrade to Pro$24.99
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  • CCC Pro - One time purchase$29.99

Questions

Is Canon Camera Connect free?
Canon Camera Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camera Connect & Control free?
Camera Connect & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Canon Camera Connect or Camera Connect & Control?
Canon Camera Connect is rated higher. Canon Camera Connect averages 4.8 out of 5 from 140K ratings, while Camera Connect & Control averages 3.9 from 725 ratings.
Do Canon Camera Connect or Camera Connect & Control have ads?
Neither Canon Camera Connect nor Camera Connect & Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Canon Camera Connect or Camera Connect & Control?
Canon Camera Connect ships an update every 2 months, and Camera Connect & Control monthly. Most recently, Canon Camera Connect was updated on September 24, 2026 and Camera Connect & Control on September 24, 2026.

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