# ShutterCount Mobile — The Original

> Reads digital camera shutter actuation counts for Canon, Nikon, and Pentax. (iPhone/iPad app by DIRE Studio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttercount-mobile/id1084325249 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DIRE Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/362492883)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: $9.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 66 App Store ratings · 118 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2016-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttercount-mobile/id1084325249/reviews.md

## What is ShutterCount Mobile?

*** The original, most feature-rich and only iOS shutter count reader that works with all new Canons ***

ShutterCount displays the number of shutter actuations (the shutter count) of your Canon EOS, Nikon or Pentax digital camera - see the complete list of certified models below. The shutter count is read directly from USB or Wi-Fi connected Canons, and from image files for Nikon and Pentax cameras. With ShutterCount you can easily check whether a newly purchased camera is really new, or how heavily used a pre-owned item is. And you can save a trip to a service center by doing the reading for yourself.

BASE FEATURES

• Unlimited readings
• Counter for still photos
• Wear indicator with numeric and graphical rated shutter life percentage display
• History logging to track camera usage; logs are stored in CSV format that can be imported into Numbers or Excel for further processing
• Reports in plain text format
• Wizard to guide you through the reading process

LIVE VIEW PACK (optional in-app purchase supporting select Canon models)

• Counters for live view/videos and electronic shutter
• Distribution chart

PLUS PACK (optional in-app purchase)

• Graphing
• Shutter life forecasting (not available for some Nikon and Pentax models)
• History deduplication
• Canon EOS camera management (date/time sync, owner name editing, copyright information setting, outdated firmware warning, IPTC export/import)
• Raw copyright information display and secure personal data wiping for Canons

CERTIFIED CAMERAS

USB connection (requires a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter or a USB-C equipped iPad; Wi-Fi on the camera must be disabled):
• Canon 1D4/1DC/1DX/1DX2/1DX3/5D2/5D3/5D4/5DS/5DSR/6D/6D2/7D/7D2/40D/50D/60D/60Da/70D/77D/80D/90D/100D/200D/200D2/250D/450D/500D/550D/600D/650D/700D/750D/760D/800D/850D/1000D/1100D/1200D/1300D/1500D/2000D/3000D/4000D/8000D/9000D/M6II/M50/M50II/R/R1/R3/R5/R5C/R5II/R6/R6II/R7/R8/R10/R50/R100/Ra/RP; Kiss F/M/M2/X2/X3/X4/X5/X6i/X7/X7i/X8i/X9/X9i/X10/X10i/X50/X70/X80/X90; Rebel SL1/SL2/SL3/T1i/T2i/T3/T3i/T4i/T5/T5i/T6/T6i/T6s/T7/T7i/T8i/T100/XS/XSi

Wi-Fi/Ethernet connection is supported using built-in networking or Canon transmitters on the above cameras having the "EOS Utility" function. The camera must be paired directly with ShutterCount using this function.

Image files:
• Nikon D2H/D2X/D2Xs/D3/D3S/D3X/D4/D4S/D5/D6/D40/D40X/D50/D60/D70/D70s/D80/D90/D200/D300/D300S/D500/D600/D610/D700/D750/D780/D800/D800E/D810/D850/D3000/D3100/D3200/D3300/D3400/D3500/D5000/D5100/D5200/D5300/D5500/D5600/D7000/D7100/D7200/D7500/Df/Z5/Z6/Z6II/Z6III/Z7/Z7II/Z8/Z9/Z30/Z50/Zf/Zfc; 1 AW1/J1/J3/J4/J5/V1/V2/V3; Coolpix A
• Pentax *istDL/*istDL2/645D/645Z/K1/K1II/K3/K3II/K3III/K3IIIMono/K5/K5II/K5IIs/K7/K10D/K20D/K30/K50/K70/K100D/K100D Super/K200D/K500/K2000/Km/KP/Kr/KS1/KS2/Kx

Cameras not listed here are not supported.

FOR DETAILED COMPATIBILITY INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: https://www.direstudio.com/shuttercount/tech-specs

Questions? Problems? Check out the Getting Started Guide (https://www.direstudio.com/shuttercount/getting-started), the FAQ (https://www.direstudio.com/shuttercount/faq), or contact our support by tapping Report a Problem on the More tab!

DISCLAIMER: The app displays the camera's internal counter. DIRE Studio is not responsible for how well and accurately the camera maintains that counter. The forecast is calculated based on your previous usage, and will change if you use the camera differently in the future.

## Key features

- Unlimited shutter count readings
- Shutter wear indicator
- History logging in CSV format
- Live View and electronic shutter counters (optional)
- Graphing and shutter life forecasting (optional)
- Canon EOS camera management (optional)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $9.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Pack | $7.00 | one-time |
| Live View Pack | $5.00 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #29 in Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

## What do users think of ShutterCount Mobile?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ✅ Works reliably when properly configured
- ⚡ Quick shutter count retrieval (5 minutes or less)
- 💰 One-time purchase, no recurring fees
- 📱 Compatible with multiple Canon camera models
- 🎯 Accurate shutter count readings
- 📖 Detailed setup instructions and video guides available
- 🔧 USB and WiFi connection options
- 👨‍💼 Responsive developer support

**Cons**

- 🔌 Complex connection setup process
- ❌ High failure rate for certain camera models
- 📚 Vague and unclear instructions for beginners
- 💸 Expensive for a single-purpose utility app
- 🚫 Limited camera model compatibility
- 😤 Frustrating WiFi pairing difficulties
- ⚠️ Inconsistent results across devices
- 🆘 Poor customer service responsiveness
- 🐛 Connection failures despite following instructions
- 📵 No USB support for newer iPhone models
- 🔄 Requires multiple connection attempts
- ⚙️ Confusing EOS Utility pairing requirements

**Commonly reported bugs**

- WiFi pairing fails on certain camera models
- App doesn't connect despite correct configuration
- Shutter count displays as zero on mobile version
- Inconsistent readings between mobile and desktop versions
- Connection timeout issues lasting 30+ minutes
- Incompatibility with 5GHz WiFi networks
- Camera not detected in pairing wizard
- USB connection not working with newer iPhones
- App crashes during connection process
- Cannot differentiate between mechanical and non-mechanical actuations
- Bug in latest camera firmware prevents reading shutter count

**Most requested features**

- Clearer, more detailed step-by-step instructions per camera model
- German language version
- Improved error messages with troubleshooting guidance
- Support for non-mechanical actuation differentiation
- Lower price point ($2.99-$3.99 range)
- Better documentation for USB connection method
- In-app tutorial or wizard improvements
- Support for older Canon camera models (60D, 5D Classic, T5, 30D)
- Automatic camera detection without manual pairing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 118)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttercount-mobile/id1084325249/reviews.md

### 2/5 — It works but your wallet suffers

*2026-07-02, version 7.0*

Ignore the WiFi instructions. Turn your phone’s hotspot on and connect to that with your camera. Then it will work. I’m giving this app 2 stars because $9.99 for a single use app is robbery.

### 5/5 — Canon EOS R

*2026-06-18, version 7.0*

Worked straight away, tried other methods for the EOS R and nothing else worked.

### 1/5 — 연결안됨

*2026-05-17*

캐논알육 쓰고있고 와이파이는 연결 안돼고 usb는 시리얼 번호만 나와요

### 5/5 — 캐논 r100 잘 됩니다

*2026-04-04*

Usb, wifi 둘 다 해봤는데 둘 다 잘 됨

### 1/5 — False advertising

*2026-04-03, version 7.0*

The photos of the app supplied by the developer show exact shutter count of his Canon 5D Mark IV. ShutterCount Mobile only provides shutter count in increments of 1000 with my Canon 90D. Shutter wear percentage is useful, but a ballpark shutter count is not worth $9.99. Hard pass!

### 5/5 — Canon EOS R

*2026-03-31, version 7.0*

Struggled to get the shutter count to sell my Canon EOS R however this app was really easy to use, gave me the instructions as I went and worked first time. When you are selling or buying a high value item
I think it was worth the price for peace of mind.

### 1/5 — 환불

*2026-02-27*

컷수를 확인할 수 없어요  환불 부탁드립니다 
빠른 시일 내에 연락이라도 부탁드립니다

### 1/5 — Poor product

*2026-02-08, version 7.0*

Very poor compatibility issues, especially for the price.  I’d expect this level of quality from a free app.

### 5/5 — Usb로 연결했습니다.

*2026-02-04*

연결이 잘 안되시는 분은 유선으로 연결해도 잘 연결되고 인식됩니다 와이파이 끄고 블투 끄고 메모리 제거상태에서 셔터 카운트만 켜 놓은 상태에서 유에스비로 연결 하면 자동으로 셔터카운트와 상태가 나옵니다. 저는 잘 나와서 별 다섯개입니다.

### 1/5 — 확인이 안됩니다

*2025-12-14*

확인이안됩니다 환불부탁드립니다

## Frequently asked questions about ShutterCount Mobile

### What does ShutterCount Mobile do?

ShutterCount Mobile reads the number of shutter actuations (shutter count) for compatible Canon, Nikon, and Pentax digital cameras. This allows users to check how heavily a camera has been used, verify the condition of pre-owned equipment, and potentially avoid costly trips to a service center for this information.

### How does ShutterCount read the shutter count?

For Canon cameras, it reads the shutter count directly via USB or Wi-Fi connection. For Nikon and Pentax cameras, it reads the shutter count from image files that have been taken by the camera. Compatibility varies by model, and a list is provided in the app's description.

### Is ShutterCount Mobile free to use?

The base features of ShutterCount Mobile are available for free, including unlimited readings, a counter for still photos, and history logging. Optional features like Live View counters, graphing, and advanced Canon camera management are available through in-app purchases (Live View Pack and Plus Pack).

### What cameras are compatible with ShutterCount?

The app supports a wide range of Canon EOS, Nikon, and Pentax digital cameras. Compatibility is detailed in the app description, with specific lists for USB, Wi-Fi, and image file reading methods. For the most detailed and up-to-date compatibility information, users should visit the provided URL.

### What are the main benefits of using ShutterCount?

The primary benefits include easily checking the shutter count to assess a camera's usage, verifying if a used camera is as described, and performing this check yourself without needing to send the camera to a service center. The history logging and wear indicator also help in managing camera assets over time.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.0 — 2025-09-30

New features:
• Improved iOS 26 support.

### 6.7 — 2024-12-06

New features:
• Added support for Canon EOS R1.

### 6.6 — 2024-10-24

New features:
• Added support for Canon EOS R5 Mark II.
• Added support for NIKON Z6 III.
• Support for iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max and new iPad screen sizes.
• Improved USB connection problem detection on iPadOS 17 and later.

Fixes:
• Worked around a bug in recent Canon EOS R5 firmware revisions that may lock the camera up if copyright information is updated while the camera's LCD is turned off.

### 6.5.1 — 2023-12-06

New features:
• The revamped USB communication engine establishes Canon camera connections faster and is immune to card content enumeration issues.
• Updated Wizard.

### 6.5 — 2023-10-21

New features:
• Added support for Canon EOS R50 and R100.
• Added support for NIKON Zf.
• Added support for PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome.
• AI support assistant covers 95%+ of the typical problems stemming from incorrect app use with immediate answers on the device.
• New information message for cameras reporting the counter in 1000 increments.
• Added a new message when improperly working USB connection is detected on iOS/iPadOS 17.

Fixes:
• Worked around the missing daylight savings time option in the EOS R5 C to ensure that time and time zone in VIDEO mode are always the same as those set by the app in PHOTO mode.
• Corrected a problem where the device's pairing name might appear garbled on the camera.

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