Helicon Remote

Name: Helicon Remote
Rating: 2.4 (38 reviews)
Author: Helicon Soft s.r.o.

By: Helicon Soft s.r.o.

Photo & Video

Features & Capabilities

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.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Helicon Soft s.r.o.

Rating:

2.40

(38)

Version:

4.5.9 Last updated: 2025-11-23

Version code:

880018121

Creation date:

2015-04-15

Compatible devices:

Size:

18.57MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

Compare stats and ranking:

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# 282,282 ▲ 875

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Developed by:

Helicon Soft s.r.o.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/helicon-remote/id957334044

Website:

http://www.heliconsoft.com/heliconsoft-products/helicon-remote/

User Reviews

Helicon Remote offers rich remote shooting features like live view, burst, bracketing, and focus stacking, and works well when a stable connection exists (notably with some Nikon cameras). However, recurring issues include unreliable connectivity, limited camera compatibility, post-update instability, a dated and difficult UI, and many core features behind a Pro paywall. These factors hinder consistent workflow despite strong capabilities.

Pros

Full remote shooting control with live view and advanced features (burst, stacking, bracketing) on iOS.
Focus stacking feature is strong and usable when the connection is working.
When it connects, the app delivers the promised functionality and can be reliable for capable cameras (e.g., Nikon D850).
Shows versatility by supporting wireless control across multiple cameras, enabling wildlife photography and other applications.

Cons

Frequent connectivity issues: unreliable or inconsistent Wi‑Fi/camera connections across devices and cameras.
Camera compatibility problems: some models are not recognized or cause errors (e.g., Canon 7D bricking, Canon T7i issues, various Nikon/Canon compatibility gaps).
Stability problems after updates: crashes or blank screens following iOS updates and other software changes.
Poor UX/UI and setup experience: dated interface, lack of on-screen guidance for first-time users, and impassable UI elements on some devices (e.g., iPhone Xs top-right menu).
Feature gating behind pro version: essential features locked behind a paid Pro tier, affecting value for some users.

Recent reviews

It’s UI appears a bit dated and for first time users there isn’t a lot of helpful on screen information. However, it does everything it says it will do so can’t complain.

by No*****, 2026-02-20

I tried this with my old Canon 7D and it bricked the camera! Now it won't turn on with an "Error 70", and Magic Lantern logs a crash report about an invalid value that could only have been set when I tried connecting the camera to the app. Be very careful before you plug in!!