# Helicon Remote > Photo & Video Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id957334044](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id957334044) ## Overview - **ID:** `id957334044` - **Platform:** Apple - **Type:** Apple app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Helicon Soft s.r.o. - **Category:** Photo & Video - **Rating:** 2.40 / 5 (38 ratings) - **Version:** 4.5.9 - **Last updated:** 2025-11-23 - **First published:** 2015-04-15 - **Size:** 19 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-04 - **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/helicon-remote/id957334044) - **Website:** [http://www.heliconsoft.com/heliconsoft-products/helicon-remote/](http://www.heliconsoft.com/heliconsoft-products/helicon-remote/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.heliconsoft.com/privacy/](https://www.heliconsoft.com/privacy/) ## Description 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. ## Rankings - #248,671 — Overall ## Review summary 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. ## Similar extensions and apps - [CamRanger Wireless DSLR Camera](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id552765874) — 3.50 / 5 - [Air Remote Mobile](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id909332315) — 2.50 / 5 - [Canon EOS Multi Remote](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6751533752) - [CamRanger 2 - Camera Control](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1473608851) — 4.60 / 5 - [CamRanger Mini](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1409182062) — 3.40 / 5 - [DSLR remote for Canon EOS](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1458279877) — 1.60 / 5 - [Canon Multi-Camera Control](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6463831402) — 2.20 / 5 - [BT Cam: DSLR Mirrorless remote](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6443771044) — 4.00 / 5 - [Hensel Remote](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1015330415) - [Remote Lens](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6748348414) - [RemoteLens Pro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6788561926) - [SnapBridge](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1121563450) — 4.40 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id957334044)