Comparison

Image Sync vs FUJIFILM XApp

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

Head to head
About

Image Sync

Control compatible cameras remotely, view live feeds, and transfer images directly to your mobile device. Upload photos to social media or copy them for safekeeping. Offers full camera control for enhanced shooting experiences.

Highlights
  • Remote shooting with live view
  • View and copy images to mobile
  • Upload images to social media
  • Control camera settings remotely
  • Transfer photos wirelessly
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Paired with a RICOH IMAGING's compatible camera, "Image Sync" application enables your mobile device to remotely shoot, view and copy images and upload them to SNS sites. 【Feature】 1.View and Copy Images You can view images taken with your camera and copy them to your mobile device. You can also upload them to SNS sites. 2.Remote Shooting You can monitor the live view image on your mobile device. Various camera operations including EV compensation and shutter release are possible from a mobile device. 【Supported Digital Cameras】 PENTAX K-1 PENTAX K-1 Mark II PENTAX K-3 Mark III PENTAX KP PENTAX KF PENTAX K-S2 PENTAX K-70 RICOH GR II RICOH GR III RICOH GR IIIx RICOH WG-M2 RICOH G900SE RICOH G900SE II 【Supported OS】 iOS 16 – 18, iOS 26 * Operation is not guaranteed on all devices. * Operation is confirmed on these devices as of May 2026, but this information may be changed at any time in the future without prior notice. 【Note】 For detail about ImageSync, refer to the website. http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/app/image-sync2/ RICOH WG-M1 is not supported by Image Sync. For details, refer to the the website; http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/wg-m1/

About

FUJIFILM XApp

Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from your Fujifilm camera to your smartphone or tablet. Remotely control your camera, back up settings, and sync data. Automatically summarize your shooting activities into a diary for skill improvement.

Highlights
  • Image and movie transfer
  • Remote camera control
  • Camera settings backup/restore
  • Date, time, and location sync
  • Firmware updates
  • Shooting activity diary
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FUJIFILM XApp is an app. provided by Fujifilm Corporation. Once users pair a Fujifilm digital camera with their smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth®, they can transfer captured images and movies to their smartphone or tablet, control the camera remotely, backup and restore camera settings, synchronize date, time, and location, and update firmware. The Wi-Fi function of smartphones or tablets is also used for transferring captured images and videos, and updating firmware. In addition, by signing in to Fujifilm's network service, daily shooting activities using the camera can be automatically summarized in a diary format. This service is useful for reviewing their photographic activities and improving their photographic skills. [Compatible Cameras] Please refer to the URL below: https://fujifilm-x.com/support/compatibility/software/xapp/ Please upgrade the camera with the latest firmware. Please refer to the URL below to download the firmware: https://fujifilm-x.com/support/download/firmware/cameras/ [Compatible OS] Please refer to the URL below: https://fujifilm-x.com/support/compatibility/software/xapp/ [Supported languages] English(US), English(UK), Japanese/日本語, French/Français, German/Deutsch, Spanish/Español, Italian/Italiano, Turkish/Türkçe, Simplified Chinese/中文简, Russian/Русский, Korean/한국, Thai/ไทย, Indonesian/Bahasa Indonesia [Note] The FUJIFILM XApp uses the GPS function of the smartphone/tablet continuously in the background, which may consume a large amount of battery power in your smartphone/tablet. To reduce battery consumption, please go to "Settings" of FUJIFILM XApp and set the "Location synchronization interval" to a longer interval. [How to use] For detailed operations, please refer to the "Guide" found within this app. * The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by FUJIFILM Corporation is under license. * iPhone, iPad, iPad Pro, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPadOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. * IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. * Wi-Fi® is registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®.

Screenshots

Image Sync4 screens
FUJIFILM XApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FUJIFILM XApp at 4.1 against Image Sync's 1.8. FUJIFILM XApp also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 197) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FUJIFILM XApp holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FUJIFILM XApp has 3.3K ratings behind it against 197, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Image Sync's written reviews are positive against 16% of FUJIFILM XApp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Image Sync ships an update every 3 months, FUJIFILM XApp every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Image Sync versus FUJIFILM XApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImage SyncFUJIFILM XApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (197 ratings)4.1 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.1% of reviews16.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1973.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#202 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB318 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRICOH IMAGING COMPANY,LTDFUJIFILM Corporation

Customer experience

Image Sync

All ratings197 ratings
Positive16.8%
Neutral6.6%
Negative76.6%
Written reviews601 reviews
Positive13.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative77.9%

FUJIFILM XApp

All ratings3,274 ratings
Positive76.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative19.3%
Written reviews939 reviews
Positive16.3%
Neutral12.9%
Negative70.8%

User reviews

Image Sync

From 197 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well
  • 🚀 Fast and reliable downloading
  • 💡 Geo tagging RAW images
  • 👍 Good app, UI could use an update

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Slow and unreliable file transfer
  • 👎 Confusing and unintuitive UI
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices

FUJIFILM XApp

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Improved connectivity and stability
  • 👍 Useful features like film simulation and lens metrics
  • 🚀 Faster photo transfer
  • 👍 Remote camera control and live view

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires always-on location access
  • 🔋 Location tracking drains battery
  • 🐛 Bluetooth connection issues after camera power cycle
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance, frequent disconnects
  • 🐛 Overrides video settings

Bugs and requests

Image Sync

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App doesn't recognize camera's WiFi
  • Bluetooth connection not working
  • Fails to transfer RAW images
  • Crashes when transferring photos

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add landscape mode for iPad
  • Improve file management and cloud integration
  • Add self-timer feature
  • Provide firmware update capability

FUJIFILM XApp

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fails to reconnect Bluetooth after camera power cycle
  • Time synchronization issues with camera
  • Incompatible with older camera models
  • App crashes or freezes on certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for RAW file transfer
  • Implement landscape orientation support for iPads
  • Allow customization of camera appearance in the app
  • Improve background connectivity and location tracking
  • Add option to select photo transfer destination (e.g., cloud storage)

In-app purchases

None

Image Sync

No in-app purchases

None

FUJIFILM XApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Image Sync free?
Image Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FUJIFILM XApp free?
FUJIFILM XApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Image Sync or FUJIFILM XApp?
FUJIFILM XApp is rated higher. Image Sync averages 1.8 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while FUJIFILM XApp averages 4.1 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Image Sync or FUJIFILM XApp have ads?
Neither Image Sync nor FUJIFILM XApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Image Sync or FUJIFILM XApp?
Image Sync ships an update every 3 months, and FUJIFILM XApp every 5 weeks. Most recently, Image Sync was updated on September 23, 2026 and FUJIFILM XApp on September 24, 2026.

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