# Helicon Remote vs CameraPixels Lite

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CameraPixels Lite at 74% against Helicon Remote's 29%. CameraPixels Lite also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.4). Helicon Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Helicon Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CameraPixels Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CameraPixels Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 46 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Helicon Remote's written reviews are positive against 74% of CameraPixels Lite's.

Helicon Remote ships an update every 3 months, CameraPixels Lite every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helicon Remote | CameraPixels Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicon-remote/id957334044/reviews) | **[4.3 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerapixels-lite/id1125808205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **46** |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Helicon Soft s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/957334043) | [Natalya Petrenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1125808204) |

## What reviewers say

### Helicon Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicon-remote/id957334044)

Control your Nikon or Canon DSLR remotely for tethered shooting. Features include automated focus and exposure bracketing, time-lapse, and extra-long exposures. Supports Wi-Fi and USB connections for advanced photography workflows.

**Highlights:** Tethered shooting, Camera remote control, Automated focus bracketing, Exposure bracketing, Time lapse shooting, Extra long exposures, Live View

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime license | $47.99 | one-time |


### CameraPixels Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camerapixels-lite/id1125808205)

This app offers advanced manual controls for mobile photography and videography. It provides features like bracketing, slow shutter, and time-lapse modes, along with tools for macro and HDR photography. The intuitive interface helps users focus on capturing the perfect shot.

**Highlights:** Manual photography and videography controls, Exposure and focus bracketing, Slow shutter and time-lapse modes, Macro photography support, Professional HDR capabilities, ISO/Shutter priority modes, Histogram and clipping warnings

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full resolution pack | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Helicon Remote free?

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

### Is CameraPixels Lite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Helicon Remote or CameraPixels Lite?

CameraPixels Lite is rated higher. Helicon Remote averages 2.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while CameraPixels Lite averages 4.3 from 46 ratings.

### Do Helicon Remote or CameraPixels Lite have ads?

Neither Helicon Remote nor CameraPixels Lite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Helicon Remote or CameraPixels Lite?

Helicon Remote ships an update every 3 months, and CameraPixels Lite every 6 weeks. Most recently, Helicon Remote was updated on October 11, 2026 and CameraPixels Lite 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.*