Comparison

Helicon Remote vs Canon EOS Multi 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

Canon EOS Multi Remote

Control multiple Canon cameras remotely from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust settings, review images instantly, and set up automatic image transfers to an FTP server. Ideal for professional photographers and studios needing efficient multi-camera workflows.

Highlights
  • Multi-camera control (up to 10)
  • Remote shooting setting adjustments
  • In-camera image review
  • Direct server transfer settings
  • Individual or collective camera control
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A camera remote control application that enables linked shooting and setting changes with multiple cameras, as well as automatic FTP transfer settings. [Key Features] - Multi-Camera Control: Capable of controlling up to 10 cameras either collectively or individually. - Remote Setting Changes: Allows for changing shooting settings such as ISO sensitivity, Tv, Av, WB from a smartphone or tablet, with the option to adjust settings individually for each camera or all at once. - In-Camera Image Review: Enables immediate review of images stored in the camera after shooting, providing feedback for subsequent shots. - Direct Server Transfer Settings: Allows for transfer settings of images within the camera from the app. Captured images can be shared instantly. [Supported Products] For compatible models and features, please refer to the following website. https://ssw.imaging-saas.canon/app/app.html?app=emr [System requirement] iOS 18/26 iPadOS 18/26 [Important Notes] - If application does not operate properly, try again after shutting down the application.

Screenshots

Helicon Remote4 screens
Canon EOS Multi Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Canon EOS Multi Remote at none against Helicon Remote's 1. Helicon Remote's advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Canon EOS Multi Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Helicon Remote versus Canon EOS Multi Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelicon RemoteCanon EOS Multi Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
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 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHelicon Soft s.r.o.Canon Inc.

Customer experience

Helicon Remote

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

Canon EOS Multi Remote

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Helicon Remote

One-time1
  • Lifetime license$47.99
None

Canon EOS Multi Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Helicon Remote free?
Helicon Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Canon EOS Multi Remote free?
Canon EOS Multi Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Helicon Remote or Canon EOS Multi Remote have ads?
Neither Helicon Remote nor Canon EOS Multi Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Helicon Remote or Canon EOS Multi Remote?
Helicon Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Canon EOS Multi Remote every 3 months. Most recently, Helicon Remote was updated on September 18, 2026 and Canon EOS Multi Remote on September 19, 2026.

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