Comparison

Helicon Remote vs MIOPS MOBILE

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

Head to head
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

MIOPS MOBILE

Control your DSLR or mirrorless camera remotely with creative modes like sound, motion, and vibration triggers. Schedule complex sequences for unique shots, or use basic shutter functions. The app offers a refined interface for easy camera operation.

Highlights
  • Creative trigger modes (Vibration, Sound, Motion, Distance)
  • Timelapse modes (Basic, Long Exposure, Bulb Ramping, Road Lapse, HDR)
  • Basic shutter release modes (Press&Hold, Press&Lock, Timed, Self Timer)
  • Scenario mode for combining triggers
  • Scheduling of trigger sequences
  • DSLR/mirrorless camera compatibility
Features
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The MIOPS MOBILE application utilizes the smartphone's capabilities to offer creative modes like Vibration, Sound, Motion and Distance or even various Timelapse modes to trigger your camera. It also provides basic shutter release modes like Press&Hold, Press&Lock, Timed Release, Self Timer and HDR. The most extra ordinary feature is what we call "Scenario" mode which combines any of the available trigger options to create magic. Moreover, you can schedule your desired mode or sequence to fire at any time while you step back and enjoy your life. You can take photos with your DSLR or mirrorless camera using various modes within the MIOPS MOBILE smartphone app. Its refined user interface is easy to use and readily adjustable to fit your needs. Just select the desired mode and leave the control to your smartphone. It will fire your camera while you relax. • Cable Release • Press&Hold • Press&Lock • Timed Release • Self Timer • Timed Release&Self Timer • Basic Timelapse • Long Exposure Timelapse • Bulb Ramping Timelapse • Road Lapse • HDR Timelapse • HDR Mode • Sound Mode • Vibration Mode • Motion Mode • Scenario (Includes Scheduling)

Screenshots

Helicon Remote4 screens
MIOPS MOBILE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MIOPS MOBILE at none against Helicon Remote's 1. MIOPS MOBILE also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 29%). Helicon Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. MIOPS MOBILE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.4 for Helicon Remote against 2.4 for MIOPS MOBILE. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 29 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Helicon Remote's written reviews are positive against 41% of MIOPS MOBILE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helicon Remote ships an update every 3 months, MIOPS MOBILE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Helicon Remote versus MIOPS MOBILE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelicon RemoteMIOPS MOBILE
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (38 ratings)2.4 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews40.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHelicon Soft s.r.o.ERON ELEKTRONIK BILGISAYAR VE YAZILIM SANAYI

Customer experience

Helicon Remote

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

MIOPS MOBILE

All ratings29 ratings
Positive34.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative65.5%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative54.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Helicon Remote

One-time1
  • Lifetime license$47.99
None

MIOPS MOBILE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Helicon Remote free?
Helicon Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MIOPS MOBILE free?
MIOPS MOBILE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Helicon Remote or MIOPS MOBILE?
Helicon Remote and MIOPS MOBILE are both rated 2.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 38 and 29 ratings respectively.
Do Helicon Remote or MIOPS MOBILE have ads?
Neither Helicon Remote nor MIOPS MOBILE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Helicon Remote or MIOPS MOBILE?
Helicon Remote ships an update every 3 months, and MIOPS MOBILE every 2 months. Most recently, Helicon Remote was updated on October 11, 2026 and MIOPS MOBILE on October 13, 2026.

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