# ShutterCount Mobile vs Profoto Control

The clearest difference is price: Profoto Control at Free against ShutterCount Mobile's $9.99. Profoto Control also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). ShutterCount Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 38%) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Profoto Control is free to download; ShutterCount Mobile costs $9.99 up front. ShutterCount Mobile sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Profoto Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Profoto Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Profoto Control has 896 ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of ShutterCount Mobile's written reviews are positive against 38% of Profoto Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ShutterCount Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Profoto Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShutterCount Mobile | Profoto Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttercount-mobile/id1084325249/reviews) | **[4.7 (896 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profoto-control/id1387823564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **896** |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 38.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DIRE Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/362492883) | [Profoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387823563) |

## What reviewers say

### ShutterCount Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuttercount-mobile/id1084325249)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app reads the shutter actuation count for Canon, Nikon, and Pentax digital cameras. It helps determine a camera's usage, check if a pre-owned item is truly new, and avoid service center trips. Features include unlimited readings, wear indicators, and history logging.

**Highlights:** 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)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Feature Level 6 to 7 Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Live View Pack | $5.00 | one-time |
| Plus Pack | $7.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 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

**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

**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)


### Profoto Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/profoto-control/id1387823564)

Control Profoto Bluetooth-enabled lighting equipment remotely from your smartphone. Adjust settings with intuitive touch controls and ensure your gear is up-to-date with easy firmware updates.

**Highlights:** Smart remote control, View and control Profoto Bluetooth products, Touch, swipe, and tweak lighting, Easy firmware updates, Update Profoto Bluetooth products

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive app
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Useful features for controlling lights
- 🔥 Excellent lighting quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🚫 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features and customization
- 💤 Unreliable firmware updates

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to register equipment in the app
- App crashes on launch or when connecting to lights
- Firmware update process is unreliable
- Inconsistent exposure and zoom support

**Requested features**

- Add support for more Profoto light models
- Improve camera integration and functionality
- Implement independent light group control
- Provide localization in more languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShutterCount Mobile free?

ShutterCount Mobile costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Profoto Control free?

Profoto Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ShutterCount Mobile or Profoto Control?

Profoto Control is rated higher. ShutterCount Mobile averages 3.3 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Profoto Control averages 4.7 from 896 ratings.

### Do ShutterCount Mobile or Profoto Control have ads?

Neither ShutterCount Mobile nor Profoto Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShutterCount Mobile or Profoto Control?

ShutterCount Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and Profoto Control every 2 months. Most recently, ShutterCount Mobile was updated on September 28, 2026 and Profoto Control on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*