Comparison

Helicon Remote vs Pic Tools

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

Pic Tools

Features
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Make photos smaller, resize them precisely, convert formats, create PDFs, build collages, and protect private details—all in PicTools. PicTools is a practical photo toolbox designed for quick everyday tasks on iPhone. Choose a tool, see the result as you adjust it, then save or share. Your photos are processed locally on your device. No account is required, and your photos are not uploaded to a processing server. COMPRESS PHOTOS • Compress to a target size in KB or MB • Use quick targets such as 200 KB, 500 KB, and 1 MB • Fine-tune quality and image dimensions with live previews • Compare estimated size before exporting RESIZE, CROP & ADJUST • Enter exact width and height or use common aspect ratios • Fit with a background, fill and crop, or stretch when needed • Crop, rotate, straighten, and adjust color • Keep photo orientation correct CONVERT & CREATE • Convert between common image formats including JPEG, PNG, and HEIC • Turn images into PDF documents or export PDF pages as images • Create grid splits, grid collages, freeform collages, and long images • Add watermarks and annotations • Convert suitable artwork into SVG paths PRIVACY & QUICK FIXES • Remove a photo background • Hide private areas with mosaic, blur, or solid-color brushes • Inspect and remove metadata, including location information • Extract text from images with OCR Single-photo processing is free. A one-time PicTools PRO purchase unlocks supported batch workflows for people who need to process more photos at once. PicTools does not require an account, does not collect the contents of your photos, and does not permanently store your original images.

Screenshots

Helicon Remote4 screens
Pic Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Helicon Remote at 13.0 against Pic Tools's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Pic Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Helicon Remote versus Pic Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelicon RemotePic Tools
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHelicon Soft s.r.o.小花 邓

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Helicon Remote

One-time1
  • Lifetime license$47.99
1 purchases

Pic Tools

One-time1
  • PRO Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Helicon Remote free?
Helicon Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pic Tools free?
Pic Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Helicon Remote or Pic Tools have ads?
Neither Helicon Remote nor Pic Tools shows ads.

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