Best Camera Control App

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 249+ camera control app on iOS, 16 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Camera Control App (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Blackmagic CameraBlackmagic CameraFree4.8★ (22K)NoNoAug 2026
2Canon Camera ConnectCanon Camera ConnectFree4.8★ (140K)NoNoAug 2026
3ProCamera. Professional CameraProCamera. Professional CameraFree was $29.994.7★ (11K)NoYesAug 2026
4Camera Connect & ControlCamera Connect & ControlFree3.9★ (717)NoYesAug 2026
5Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+Free4.4★ (2.4K)YesYesAug 2026
6Remote Camera Control via AirRemote Camera Control via AirFree4.0★ (22)NoYesAug 2026
7Sony | Monitor & ControlSony | Monitor & ControlFree4.5★ (591)NoNoAug 2026
8ProCam - Pro CameraProCam - Pro Camera$9.994.6★ (35K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Camera Control App

Blackmagic Camera#1

Blackmagic Camera by Blackmagic Design Inc

Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😊(22K ratings)
Free
#19in Photo & Video
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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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
  • 🔍 Inaccurate storage indicator
  • 🔀 Orientation issues when switching cameras
Canon Camera Connect#2

Canon Camera Connect by Canon Inc.

Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😞(140K ratings)
Free
#35in Photo & Video
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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
ProCamera. Professional Camera#3

ProCamera. Professional Camera by Cocologics

Pro HDR, RAW+ Manual Video Cam
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😊(11K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#80in Photo & Video
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent camera controls
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔍 Great photo quality
  • 📷 Versatile shooting modes

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Subscription model for new features
  • 🔍 Inconsistent auto-focus and exposure

More Camera Control App apps to explore

4
Camera Connect & Control
Camera Connect & Control
Camera Connect & Control
Connect a wifi camera or DSLR
Free

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.

View camera photos in a gridQuick JPG and RAW file loadingDirect photo sharing to other apps
📷 Photo & Video
(717)
free with in-app purchases
5
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+
Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+
ProRAW ISO WB Shutter Control
Free

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.

Manual exposure control (shutter, ISO)RAW, ProRAW, and JPG shooting modesManual focus override
📷 Photo & Video
(2.4K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Remote Camera Control via Air
Remote Camera Control via Air
Remote Camera Control via Air
Manual camera settings
Free

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.

Remote camera controlManual camera settingsCamera preview on second device
📷 Photo & Video
(22)
free with in-app purchases
7
Sony | Monitor & Control
Sony | Monitor & Control
Sony | Monitor & Control
by Sony Corporation
Free

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.

Remote wired/wireless camera monitoringHigh-precision exposure controlIntuitive touch focus operations
📷 Photo & Video
(591)
free
8
ProCam - Pro Camera
ProCam - Pro Camera
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.

Manual exposure, shutter speed, ISO, focus, white balanceRAW (DNG) and TIFF file format supportMultiple shooting modes (Photo, Burst, Slow Shutter, Portrait, Video, Time Lapse)
📷 Photo & Video
(35K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Iris - Pro Camera Control
Iris - Pro Camera Control
Iris - Pro Camera Control
by Stephen Anthony
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
10
Cam-Era
Cam-Era
Cam-Era
nostalgic point & shoot camera
$2.99
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
11
Scout Cam Control
Scout Cam Control
Scout Cam Control
Control your Cognisys Scout
$9.99
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
12
V380 WiFi Camera App Manager
V380 WiFi Camera App Manager
V380 WiFi Camera App Manager
Manage & Monitor WiFi Cameras
Free

This utility app allows you to control and monitor V380-compatible WiFi cameras. It offers features like real-time monitoring, photo and video capture, and smart detection tools such as infrared and object detection. Securely share access with others using code sharing.

Real-time camera monitoringPhoto and video captureMIC and monitor pairing modes
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
13
BZBGEAR Pro PTZ Camera Control
BZBGEAR Pro PTZ Camera Control
BZBGEAR Pro PTZ Camera Control
by Vetech Enterprise Inc
Free

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.

Comprehensive PTZ camera controlVISCA over IP protocol supportCustom camera and preset naming
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
14
Camera+
Camera+
Camera+
by He Fei InReii Technology Co., Ltd.
Free

Control and view real-time images from optical imaging devices like thermal cameras and telescopes. Capture photos and videos, manage stored media, and utilize various image and scene modes for precise temperature measurement.

Real-time thermal, visible light, and night vision previewPhoto and video captureView and share captured media
📷 Photo & Video
(1)
free
15
Local Camera Viewer
Local Camera Viewer
Local Camera Viewer
CCTV Viewer
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
16
Fjorden Camera
Fjorden Camera
Fjorden Camera
Manual Controls + RAW
Free

This app provides advanced manual camera controls for your iPhone, mimicking the experience of a DSLR. It allows for precise adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, and zoom, along with shooting in various RAW formats for greater editing flexibility.

Manual camera controlsExposure compensationISO & shutter speed adjustment
📷 Photo & Video
(1.2K)
free
17
ProFilm
ProFilm
ProFilm
Use gesture control recording
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
18
XYZoom
XYZoom
XYZoom
ONVIF PTZ Camera Controller
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Halo Camera Control Blackmagic
Halo Camera Control Blackmagic
Halo Camera Control Blackmagic
by CHRISTOPHER JOHN OLAH
$1.99
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
20
AngelEye Camera
AngelEye Camera
AngelEye Camera
Remote control, edit, share.
Free

Connect to your action camera via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to remotely control recording, adjust settings, and preview footage. Browse, download, and edit your media with tools like trimming, filters, and effects. Share your creations directly to social media platforms.

Remote camera controlLive previewBrowse and download footage
📷 Photo & Video
(2)
free

FAQ about Camera Control App

What is the best camera control app for iPhone?
Blackmagic Camera tops our camera control app ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 22K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top camera control app we rank are free to download, including Blackmagic Camera and Canon Camera Connect.
Blackmagic Camera has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ camera control app on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Blackmagic Camera transforms your iPhone or iPad into a professional digital film camera. It provides advanced controls and an operating system similar to professional digital film cameras, allowing you to achieve a cinematic look for your videos.
Key features include professional digital film camera controls for adjusting frame rate, shutter angle, white balance, and ISO. It also offers recording in industry-standard 10-bit Apple ProRes files up to 4K directly to Blackmagic Cloud, an interactive Heads Up Display (HUD), and professional audio options.

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