Comparison

Helicon Remote vs SnapBridge 360/170

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

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About

Helicon Remote

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
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Helicon Remote is a utility for tethered shooting and camera remote control compatible with all recent Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras. USB connection is supported on iOS 13.0 and newer. Only Wi-Fi connection is possible on iOS 12! Key features: - Wi-Fi support (for cameras with built-in Wi-Fi unit, as well as external Nikon WT and Canon WFT units) - Automated focus bracketing (focus bracketing, exposure bracketing and time lapse shooting can be combined in any way possible) - Extra long exposures - up to 32 minutes (all Canon cameras, Nikon D750 / Df / D600 / D610 / D800 / D810 / D4 / D4s / D7100 / D5200 / D5300) - Advanced exposure bracketing - Image review - Full screen Live View - Focus peaking (areas in sharp focus can be highlighted) - Live View noise averaging - Time lapse shooting - Video recording - Hyper focal distance and DOF calculator - Live histogram (gray/RGB) Compatible cameras Canon: - EOS R, Rp, R5, R6 - M6 Mk II, M50, M50 Mk II - 1D Mark III, 1D X Mark III, 1Ds Mark III, 1D Mark IV, 1D C, 1D X, 1D X Mark II; - 5D Mark II, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark IV, 5DS, 5DS R (5DSR); - 6D, 6D Mark II; - 7D, 7D Mark II; - 40D, 50D, 60D, 70D, 77D / 9000D, 80D, 90D; - 100D / SL1 / Kiss X7, 200D / SL2 / Kiss X8, 250D; - 450D / Rebel XSi / Kiss X2, 500D / Rebel T1i / Kiss X3, 550D / Rebel T2i / Kiss X4, 600D / Rebel T3i / Kiss X5, 650D / Rebel T4i / Kiss X6, 700D / T5i / Kiss X7i, 750D / Rebel T6i / Kiss x8i, 760D / Rebel T6s / EOS 8000D, 800D / Rebel T7i / Kiss X9i, 1000D / Rebel XS / Kiss F, 1100D / Rebel T3 / Kiss X50, 1200D / T5 / Kiss X70, 1300D / Rebel T6 / Kiss X80; - 2000D / Kiss X90 / T7 / 1500D; - 4000D / 3000D. Nikon: - Z5, Z6, Z6 II, Z7, Z7 II, Z50 - D3, D3s, D3x, D4, D4s, D5, Df, D90, D300/D300s, D500, D600, D610, D700, D750, D780, D800/D800e, D810, D810A, D850, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600, D7000, D7100, D7200, D7500. Sony: A7 III, A7 RIII Compatible Wi-Fi cameras Canon: Cameras with built-in Wi-Fi unit: - EOS R, Rp, R5, R6, M6 Mk II, M50, M50 Mk II - 1D X Mark III, 5D Mark IV, 6D, 6D Mark II, 70D, 750D, 760D, 80D, 90D, 800D, 77D, 1300D, 200D, 2000D / Kiss X90 / T7 / 1500D. Cameras that support an external wireless adapter: 5D Mark II + WFT-4A, 7D + WFT-5A, 1D C / 1D X + WFT-6A/B, 5D Mark III + WFT-E7A, 1 DX Mark II + WFT-E8A, 5DS / 5DS R + WFT-E7A, 7D Mark II + WFT-E7A (ver. 2). Nikon: Cameras with built-in Wi-Fi unit: - Z5, Z6, Z6 II, Z7, Z7 II, Z50 - D5300, D5500, D7200, D780. Wi-fi connection requiring latest firmware: D500, D750, D850, D5600, D7500. Cameras that support an external wireless adapter: D5200 / D7100 + Wu-1a, D600 / D610 + Wu-1b, D4S / D800 / D800E / D4 / D7000 / D3X / D300 / D300S / D3S / D3 / D700 + WT-4A; D810 / D810A / D7200 / D750 / D4S / D800 / D800E / D7100 / D7000 / D4 + WT-5A, Df + WU-1a.

About

SnapBridge 360/170

Wirelessly connect to compatible cameras to remotely shoot, import, and edit photos and videos. Stream live views, adjust settings, and automatically upload content. Compatible with select iOS devices and Nikon KeyMission cameras.

Highlights
  • Remote shooting and recording
  • Wireless media import
  • Live view streaming
  • Basic video editing
  • Remote camera settings adjustment
  • Automatic photo upload
  • Location data transfer
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This app lets you connect wirelessly to a KeyMission 360 or KeyMission 170 to easily shoot/record, import, and change settings remotely. The app lets you edit images and movies as well. Supported Digital Cameras as of July 2017 KeyMission 360, KeyMission 170 Note: Before using the app, update the camera firmware to the latest version. Visit the Nikon Download Center to get information on and download the latest firmware. http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/ Note: For cameras other than those listed above, check "SnapBridge" and "Wireless Mobile Utility." Principal Features - Once the camera is paired with your iOS device, new photos can be downloaded automatically. - Movies and still images stored on the camera can be viewed (streaming playback). - When connected to a KeyMission 360, touch operations can be used to move the viewpoint freely and view the image at any location. - Simple editing of movies taken by the camera can be performed. - Camera settings can be changed remotely from an iOS device. - Photos can be uploaded automatically to NIKON IMAGE SPACE (see Note 1 below). - The camera can be operated from an iOS device to shoot and upload selected images. - Photos downloaded to an iOS device can be viewed or shared via e-mail or social media. - Download location data to the camera (Note 2) or set the camera clock to the time reported by the smart device. - Receive notifications of firmware updates for paired cameras. System Requirements iOS 9.3, iOS 10.3, iOS 11.2, iOS12.3 Note: Under iOS 11.3 to 12.1, using live view during remote photography would sometimes interrupt the Wi-Fi connection. iPhone 5 or later, fourth-generation iPad or later Bluetooth 4.0 or later There is no guarantee that this app will run on all devices. Updating to Version 1.1 - Auto upload is now off by default. - You will no longer be able to use auto upload to upload images at the original size. Notes - Note 1: Uploading photos to NIKON IMAGE SPACE requires a Nikon ID. - Users can register for a Nikon ID using this app. - Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when using this app. - The default Wi-Fi password is "NikonKeyMission". - Movies can be downloaded by switching to Wi-Fi and selecting the files manually. Download is not available with AVI files. - 4K UHD movie upload and playback are not supported on the iPhone 5 and some other devices. - The app can connect to only one camera at a time. - The app may not perform as expected depending on your environment and network conditions. - An iOS device with a display resolution of WVGA (960 x 540 pixels) or better is required. - The app requires 100 MB or more of free memory on the iOS device. - Note 2: Operation not guaranteed on devices without GPS. - Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Using the App For more information, use the app "Instructions" (online help) option. https://nikonimglib.com/snbrkm/onlinehelp/en/index.html Notes iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. All other tradenames mentioned in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Screenshots

Helicon Remote4 screens
SnapBridge 360/1704 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SnapBridge 360/170 at none against Helicon Remote's 1. SnapBridge 360/170 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Helicon Remote's advantage is rating (2.4 vs 2.1) and review sentiment (29% vs 5%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Helicon Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SnapBridge 360/170 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Helicon Remote holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 97 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Helicon Remote's written reviews are positive against 5% of SnapBridge 360/170's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helicon Remote ships an update every 3 months, SnapBridge 360/170 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Helicon Remote versus SnapBridge 360/170: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelicon RemoteSnapBridge 360/170
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (38 ratings) — better2.1 (97 ratings)
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews — better4.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3897 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHelicon Soft s.r.o.NIKON CORPORATION

Customer experience

Helicon Remote

All ratings38 ratings
Positive36.8%
Neutral7.9%
Negative55.3%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral10.4%
Negative60.4%

SnapBridge 360/170

All ratings98 ratings
Positive24.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative69.4%
Written reviews450 reviews
Positive4.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative91.8%

Bugs and requests

Helicon Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SnapBridge 360/170

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent connection drops
  • Inability to download photos/videos
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Pairing issues with latest iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add manual camera controls
  • Improve video download speeds
  • Streamline pairing process
  • Enhance app stability and reliability

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Helicon Remote

One-time1
  • Lifetime license$47.99
None

SnapBridge 360/170

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Helicon Remote free?
Helicon Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnapBridge 360/170 free?
SnapBridge 360/170 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Helicon Remote or SnapBridge 360/170?
Helicon Remote is rated higher. Helicon Remote averages 2.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while SnapBridge 360/170 averages 2.1 from 97 ratings.
Do Helicon Remote or SnapBridge 360/170 have ads?
Neither Helicon Remote nor SnapBridge 360/170 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Helicon Remote or SnapBridge 360/170?
Helicon Remote ships an update every 3 months, and SnapBridge 360/170 every 2 months. Most recently, Helicon Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and SnapBridge 360/170 on October 24, 2026.

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