Best Camera Control Apps

4.8😊(23K ratings)

Free

#30in Photo & Video

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional digital film camera. Achieve a cinematic look with Hollywood-grade controls, including frame rate, shutter angle, and ISO adjustments. Record in industry-standard formats directly to cloud storage for seamless global collaboration.

What We Love

🚀 Powerful camera controls
👍 Intuitive and well-designed UI
🎥 Cinematic video quality
💰 Free app with professional features
🔗 Integration with Blackmagic ecosystem
🎨 Supports LUTs and color profiles
🔧 Extensive manual controls

Room to Improve

🐛 Stability issues and crashes
🔍 Inaccurate storage indicator
🔀 Orientation issues when switching cameras
🔊 Audio input issues
🔒 Lack of remote control/monitoring options
🔧 Confusing menu layout in some areas

Camera Connect & Control by Rupert Kurka

Connect a wifi camera or DSLR

Strong Contender

3.9😐(725 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Seamlessly connect your DSLR or WiFi camera to your smartphone. View, share, and download photos directly from your camera. Offers remote capture, live view control, and advanced features like focus bracketing and bulb capture.

What We Love

🚀 Works great with Nikon and Canon cameras
👍 Useful for astrophotography and remote shooting
🚀 Reliable connection and file transfer
👍 Helpful for focus stacking and intervalometer
👍 Good value for the price

Room to Improve

🐛 Unstable Wi-Fi connection and frequent disconnects
🐛 Compatibility issues with certain camera models
🐛 Blurry or low-quality image downloads
🔋 High battery drain on cameras
👎 Confusing or lacking instructions

Canon Camera Connect by Canon Inc.

Worth Considering

4.8😞(149K ratings)

Free

#47in Photo & Video

Wirelessly transfer photos and videos from compatible Canon cameras to your smartphone or tablet. Control your camera remotely with live view, add location data to images, and update camera firmware.

What We Love

🚀 Easy to use
👍 Convenient photo transfer
💡 Remote shooting feature
🚀 Fast photo transfer

Room to Improve

🐛 Connectivity issues
🐛 Unstable connection
🐛 Frequent disconnections
🐛 Difficult to set up
🐛 Laggy performance
🐛 Unreliable app

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Sony | Monitor & Control

by Sony Corporation

Remote wired/wireless camera monitoringHigh-precision exposure controlIntuitive touch focus operations

This app allows video creators to use their smartphone, tablet, or Mac as a remote monitor and control center for compatible cameras. It offers precise exposure adjustments, intuitive focus control, and advanced color settings for a more flexible and accurate shooting experience.

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Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+

ProRAW ISO WB Shutter Control

Manual exposure control (shutter, ISO)RAW, ProRAW, and JPG shooting modesManual focus override

This app offers a manual-first camera experience for photographers, providing granular control over exposure, focus, and white balance. Shoot in RAW, ProRAW, or JPG with advanced tools like histograms and clipping warnings for professional results.

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Manual exposure, shutter speed, ISO, focus, white balanceRAW (DNG) and TIFF file format supportMultiple shooting modes (Photo, Burst, Slow Shutter, Portrait, Video, Time Lapse)

ProCam - Pro Camera

Manual Camera + RAW

$9.99

This app offers advanced manual controls for photography and videography, including exposure, focus, and white balance. It supports RAW image capture, high frame rates, and various shooting modes like burst and time-lapse. An integrated editor allows for non-destructive adjustments and creative effects.

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Iris - Pro Camera Control

Remote Camera Control via Air

Manual camera settings

Remote camera controlManual camera settingsCamera preview on second device

Control your iPhone/iPad camera remotely using another device. Features manual settings, various photo and video formats, and advanced grid overlays. Save media to external drives or custom folders.

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ProCamera. Professional Camera

Pro HDR, RAW+ Manual Video Cam

Independent focus & exposure controlFull manual modeRAW, ProRAW, TIFF, JPG & HEIF support

This app offers advanced manual controls for photography and videography, allowing users to capture professional-quality images and footage. It includes a powerful editing suite and detailed metadata viewing, with options for custom sharing and privacy.

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BZBGEAR Pro PTZ Camera Control

by Vetech Enterprise Inc

Comprehensive PTZ camera controlVISCA over IP protocol supportCustom camera and preset naming

This application provides precise control over compatible PTZ cameras, allowing users to manage pan, tilt, zoom, and focus. Customize camera names, adjust movement speeds, and fine-tune image parameters in real-time. Efficiently store and manage presets for multiple cameras on a single screen.

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Pro Camera-Omnipotent Camera

RAW, Manual&HD Video App, DSLR

Manual camera controls (focus, ISO, shutter)RAW and ProRAW photo capture4K video recording up to 240fps

This app offers professional-grade photo and video capture with extensive manual controls and advanced editing tools. It leverages computational photography to unlock your device's camera potential, supporting RAW formats and high-resolution video recording.

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Camera

by Apple Inc.

Photographic StylesPortrait mode with lighting effectsNight Mode for low-light shots

Capture stunning photos and videos with advanced features like Night Mode, Portrait mode, and Photographic Styles. Record in high-resolution HDR video with cinematic effects and creative control. Take professional-quality shots and videos in any lighting condition.

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CamRanger 2 - Camera Control

For Canon, Fuji, Nikon, Sony

Wireless camera tetheringRemote camera controlLive View

Wirelessly control your Canon, Nikon, Sony, or Fujifilm camera from your iPad or iPhone. Offers advanced features like live view, remote capture, and automatic focus stacking for professional-level tethering.

Halo Camera Control Blackmagic

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paid

by CHRISTOPHER JOHN OLAH

This utility app allows a single user to remotely control up to four cameras during a live broadcast. The interface provides clear visual cues indicating camera status: standby, hold, and live. Connection requires all devices to be on the same Wi-Fi network.

Remote camera operationControl up to 4 camerasVisual status indicators (standby, hold, live)

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Phone Camera Remote Controller

Control your Cognisys Scout

Preview live, Camera Controls

PTZ Camera Controller + Viewer

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Works with Most PTZ Cams (UDP)

$7.49

Control compatible PTZ cameras directly from your device. View the camera feed within the app, eliminating the need for a separate monitor. Save up to eight presets per camera for quick adjustments.

UDP VISCA PTZ camera controlBuilt-in camera viewerAdd unlimited cameras

by Tangy Laboratories Inc

Wireless camera shutter controlRemote photo and video captureTime lapse creation

Control your DSLR camera wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet. Capture photos, videos, and time lapses with instant feedback and creative control from up to 100 feet away.

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