# Canon Camera Connect vs Camera Connect & Control

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.

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.

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.

Canon Camera Connect ships an update every 2 months, Camera Connect & Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Canon Camera Connect | Camera Connect & Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (140K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canon-camera-connect/id944097177/reviews)** | [3.9 (725 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-connect-and-control/id1457548017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **140K** | 725 |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | **46.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Canon Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331269954) | [Rupert Kurka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457548016) |

## What reviewers say

### Canon Camera Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canon-camera-connect/id944097177)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient photo transfer
- 💡 Remote shooting feature
- 🚀 Fast photo transfer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unstable connection
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Difficult to set up
- 🐛 Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-connect-and-control/id1457548017)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CCC Pro - Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| CCC Pro - Yearly subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| 3 day Trial | Free | one-time |
| CCC Lite - One time purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $24.99 | one-time |
| CCC Pro - One time purchase | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026 and Camera Connect & Control on September 24, 2026.

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