Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros

Name: Camera Tools for GoPro® Heros
Price: 17.99 USD
Rating: 4.4 (118 reviews)
Author: Harald Meyer

by Harald Meyer

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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Price: $17.99

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

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4.4 118 ratings · App Store

4/5Feel like a god
Unreal app that's way easier to use than the official GoPro remote. I once used it to control 15 GoPros for a filming project and it was a lifesaver. It is godlike control hearing them all come to life and record at once. My one complaint is the dated UI. Looks like something from 2005, and makes it very hard to operate with motorcycle gloves, but it works and it works well. Only about 5% of the time will the connection hang up but I can't tell if it's a GoPro or app problem.

polishwolf · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Finally, a solution!
Because of the larger chapter file size on later GoPros (I have a 12 Hero Black) there is no way to upload large videos from the camera to the Mac without removing the SD Card. Apple Image Capture limits upload file size to 4.29 GB. iMovie seems to have a similar limit. In general, I think it's a bad idea to be handling SD cards excessively due to the risk of damaging them so I was looking for a solution for uploading directly from my GoPro to my Mac via a USB cable connection. This app is the answer. I had an hour-long video that GoPro divided into five chapters, each file about 10 GB. This app handled them without any problems and did it reasonably quickly, less than 20 minutes. Well worth $8.99 if you're trying to manage large GoPro files. Thank you!

Mikero!77 · 31 Jul 2026
4/5Covers the Basics Well!
I can connect my Hero 8 with ease using bluetooth, USB, or WiFi options. Thank you for finally creating an elegant solution. My only issue is not having an integratioh to stream directly to 3rd party.

Mr. Thick · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Finally a way to download bigger videos from the camera
Finally a way to download bigger videos from the GoPro without have to take out the sdcard!

elgermano · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Totally worth it
I was skeptical at first but after struggling with GoPro’s Open API decided to give this a try and it does everything I want to and some more.

sneheshs · 31 Jul 2026

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1.5.0
** IMPORTANT: ** Please install the latest camera firmware first: "https://gopro.com/en/us/update/" ** 1.5.0 (01-01-2023) - Added: Option for playing a (loud) sound from the "All cameras" view for synchronizing cameras in post production.
1.5.1
Bug fixes.
1.5.2
1.5.2 (26-02-2023) - Improved: Connection problems after powering on camera via Bluetooth the first time.
1.5.3
1.5.3 (29-03-2023) - Added: Color indicator circle for marking cameras with custom colors.
1.5.4
** IMPORTANT: ** Please install the latest camera firmware first: "https://gopro.com/en/us/update/" ** 1.5.4 (07-04-2023) - Improved: Color indicator circle color selection is now also possible in the camera's option view (mobile version).
1.5.7
** IMPORTANT: ** Please install the latest camera firmware first: "https://gopro.com/en/us/update/" ** 1.5.7 (05-09-2023) - Added: Play button for testing alert sounds. - Extended: Support for alert sounds on mobile platforms.
1.5.8
** IMPORTANT: ** Please install the latest camera firmware first: "https://gopro.com/en/us/update/" ** 1.5.8 (14-09-2023) - Added: Missing preset icons and titles (e.g. for star trails, light painting, etc.). - Added: Support for GoPro Hero 12 Black Edition cameras.
1.6.0
** IMPORTANT: ** Please install the latest camera firmware first: "https://gopro.com/en/us/update/" ** 1.6.0 (19-01-2024) - Added: Support for GoPro Hero 2 (with WiFi BacPac), Hero 3 White/Silver/Black, and Hero 3 Plus Silver cameras. - Added: Option for disabling Download manager alert dialog when downloading media files.
1.6.1
** IMPORTANT: ** Please install the latest camera firmware first: "https://gopro.com/en/us/update/" ** 1.6.1 (27-01-2024) - Fixed: No Bluetooth devices found on iOS.
1.6.2
** IMPORTANT: ** Please install the latest camera firmware first: "https://gopro.com/en/us/update/" ** 1.6.2 (28-02-2024) - Added: Shortcut key "x" for toggling between modes "video", "photo", and "multi-shot", and "d" for disconnecting all cameras on mobile systems. See also: "https://www.cameraremote.de/camera-tools-keyboard-shortcuts-for-controlling-gopro-cameras/". - Added: Option (in the app settings) for using Remotek Up/Down/Left/Right key mappings. - Bug fixes.
1.6.3
** IMPORTANT: ** Please install the latest camera firmware first: "https://gopro.com/en/us/update/" ** 1.6.3 (05-03-2024) - Changed: Remotek key layout (see "https://www.cameraremote.de/camera-tools-keyboard-shortcuts-for-controlling-gopro-cameras/").
1.6.6
** IMPORTANT: ** Please install the latest camera firmware first: "https://gopro.com/en/us/update/" ** 1.6.6 (07-09-2024) - Added: A second multi quick capturing dialog with a different design showing each camera's capturing status.
1.6.7
** IMPORTANT: ** Please install the latest camera firmware first: "https://gopro.com/en/us/update/" ** 1.6.7 (23-09-2024) - Added: Support for GoPro Hero 13 cameras. - Added: Option for custom live preview port (Hero 12/13 only). - Fixed: Show camera connection state in the quick camera view. - Fixed: Set camera/date time on Hero 11 and newer.
1.6.8
** IMPORTANT: ** Please install the latest camera firmware first: "https://gopro.com/en/us/update/" ** 1.6.8 (14-09-2024) - Added: COHN support (Hero 12/13). COHN allows you to connect your GoPro to an existing Wi-Fi network.
1.6.9
** IMPORTANT: ** Please install the latest camera firmware first: "https://gopro.com/en/us/update/" ** 1.6.9 (03-10-2024) - Added: Support for the new GoPro Hero (2024) camera.
1.7.0
** IMPORTANT: ** Please install the latest camera firmware first: "https://gopro.com/en/us/update/" ** 1.7.0 (22-10-2024) - Fixed: Authentication error when pairing GoPro Hero 4 and Hero 4 Session cameras due to missing TLS 1.0 support.
1.7.1
** IMPORTANT: ** Please install the latest camera firmware first: "https://gopro.com/en/us/update/" ** 1.7.1 (18-11-2024) - Added: Support for GoPro Labs proxy file support. - Fixed: GoPro Hero 3 media thumbnail preview.
1.7.5
1.7.5 (17-07-2025) - Added: Advanced WiFi settings for COHN mode (static IP, gateway, DNS, subnet options). - Added: Media is now saved to the iOS media gallery (only for formats supported by iOS Photos). - Improved: WiFi network scanning.
1.7.6
** IMPORTANT: ** Please install the latest camera firmware first: "https://gopro.com/en/us/update/" ** 1.7.6 (19-07-2025) - Fixed: Delete local copy of media file after successfully adding it to the iOS media gallery. - Fixed: Crash when adding files to iOS media gallery the first time.
1.7.7
1.7.7 (01-10-2025) - Added: Support for GoPro Max 2 camera. - Fixed: Connection for manually entered WiFi networks (e.g. for COHN).
1.7.8
1.7.8 (04-10-2025) - Added: Support for GoPro Lit Hero.
2.0.1
** Major update - the app has been completely redesigned ** 2.0.1 (02-06-2026) - Updated: Rework of the user interface. - Updated: Rework of the camera connection process (much more reliable now). - Added: Status information on the iOS lock screen (Bluetooth cameras only). - Added: Bluetooth connection stays active when the app is backgrounded. - Added: Multi-camera live preview (COHN, USB). - Added: Hardware acceleration for live video. - Added: In-app photo and video players (including 360° player). - Added: Support for the GoPro Mission 1 Pro camera.
2.0.6
2.0.6 (12-06-2026) - Added: Option for rotating live preview by 90° steps. - Fixed: Permission dialogs.
2.0.7
2.0.7 (08-07-2026) - Added: Option (in the app settings) to force 2D view for 360° live preview. - Fixed: Missing settings (Protune, EV, ISO, white balance, ...) for the GoPro Mission 1 Pro. - Fixed: Crash when using "disconnectFromCamera" in scripts.
2.0.8 · 27 Jul 2026
- Bug fixes

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