Comparison

Helicon Remote vs Arsenal Remote

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

Arsenal Remote

This app acts as an intelligent camera assistant for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, offering remote control and automated shooting modes. It uses machine learning to optimize settings and can automate advanced techniques like HDR and focus stacking for professional-quality results.

Highlights
  • Remote camera control via smartphone
  • Smart Mode with AI scene analysis
  • Manual camera settings adjustment
  • Live shot preview
  • Automated HDR exposure stacking
  • Automated focus stacking
  • Timelapse capture with exposure adjustment
Features
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WHAT IS ARSENAL? Arsenal is the world’s first intelligent camera assistant for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. By combining this mobile app and Arsenal’s ultralight hardware you get complete control over your camera from your smartphone! NEVER MISS THE PERFECT SHOT: Like your own personal photography assistant, Arsenal lets you focus on the parts of photography you love while it takes care of the rest. In Smart Mode, Arsenal’s machine learning algorithm understands the scene you’re shooting, chooses smart settings, and fine tunes them using 18 different environmental factors. GET COMPLETE CONTROL: When you want full creative control, Arsenal’s Manual Mode turns your smartphone into the world’s best wireless camera remote. Set your camera’s shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. See a live preview of your shot. And trigger the shutter... all from up to 100 feet away! TAKE GREAT SHOTS IN TRICKY LIGHT: Capture scenes with High Dynamic Range (HDR) without spending hours in front of your computer. Arsenal automates advanced exposure stacking techniques, taking multiple exposures and merging them into a single RAW or JPG file on your camera. KEEP EVERYTHING SHARP: With focus stacking, you can get your entire scene in sharp focus. Arsenal calculates the optimal number of exposures, takes them at different focus positions, and merges them into one crystal clear image on your camera. CAPTURE STUNNING TIMELAPSES: Arsenal makes capturing “holy grail” timelapses a breeze. Simply start your timelapse and let Arsenal adjust the exposure as the light changes for a smooth day-to-night transition. You can even preview your timelapse while it’s being recorded. WORKS WITH MOST POPULAR CAMERA MODELS: Arsenal fully supports dozens of popular DSLR and mirrorless camera models made by Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fuji. To see if your camera is supported, visit https://witharsenal.com/supported-cameras You can learn more about Arsenal at https://witharsenal.com

Screenshots

Helicon Remote4 screens
Arsenal Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arsenal Remote at 4.3 against Helicon Remote's 2.4. Arsenal Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (559 vs 36). Helicon Remote's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). On price, review sentiment 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. Arsenal Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arsenal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arsenal Remote has 559 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Helicon Remote's written reviews are positive against 31% of Arsenal Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helicon Remote ships an update every 3 months, Arsenal Remote every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Helicon Remote versus Arsenal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelicon RemoteArsenal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (36 ratings)4.3 (559 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews31.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36559 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHelicon Soft s.r.o.North of You, LLC

Customer experience

Helicon Remote

All ratings36 ratings
Positive36.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative65.0%

Arsenal Remote

All ratings559 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral11.9%
Negative56.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Helicon Remote

One-time1
  • Lifetime license$47.99
None

Arsenal Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Helicon Remote free?
Helicon Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arsenal Remote free?
Arsenal Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Helicon Remote or Arsenal Remote?
Arsenal Remote is rated higher. Helicon Remote averages 2.4 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Arsenal Remote averages 4.3 from 559 ratings.
Do Helicon Remote or Arsenal Remote have ads?
Neither Helicon Remote nor Arsenal Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Helicon Remote or Arsenal Remote?
Helicon Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Arsenal Remote every 5 weeks. Most recently, Helicon Remote was updated on September 18, 2026 and Arsenal Remote on September 25, 2026.

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