ShutterCount Mobile vs FotoPilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShutterCount Mobile
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.
- 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)
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*** 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History deduplication • Canon EOS camera management (date/time sync, owner name editing, copyright information setting, outdated firmware warning, IPTC export/import) • Raw copyright information display and secure personal data wiping for Canons CERTIFIED CAMERAS USB connection (requires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/C50/M6II/M50/M50II/R/R1/R3/R5/R5C/R5II/R6/R6II/R6III/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/Z5II/Z6/Z6II/Z6III/Z7/Z7II/Z8/Z9/Z30/Z50/Z50II/Zf/Zfc/ZR; 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.
FotoPilot
This app assists photographers with guided tools, camera settings, and creative prompts to improve their shots. It offers free basic guidance and features, with optional upgrades for advanced AI instruction and tailored settings.
- Guided photography tools
- Camera settings guidance
- Creative prompts
- Startup checklist
- AI Photography Instructor
- Advanced shooting workflows
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FotoPilot helps photographers take better photos with guided tools, camera settings, and creative prompts — whether you're just starting out or refining your skills. Free features include: • Startup checklist to get you shooting faster • Understanding your camera and manual settings • Basic photography tools and guidance Upgrade to FotoPilot Core to unlock: • Advanced camera settings tailored to your scene • Expanded pose prompt library • Guided tools to improve your shots instantly Upgrade to FotoPilot Pro for: • Advanced shooting workflows and techniques A 7-day free trial is available for Core features. Try everything risk-free and cancel anytime. Privacy Policy: https://harrislegacypartners.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FotoPilot at Free against ShutterCount Mobile's $9.99. FotoPilot also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and rating (5.0 vs 3.3). ShutterCount Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (66 vs 4) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
FotoPilot is free to download; ShutterCount Mobile costs $9.99 up front. ShutterCount Mobile sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and FotoPilot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FotoPilot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShutterCount Mobile has 66 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of ShutterCount Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of FotoPilot's.
ShutterCount Mobile ships an update every 3 months, FotoPilot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShutterCount Mobile | FotoPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (66 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 66 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #50 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | DIRE Studio | Shelley Harris |
Customer experience
ShutterCount Mobile
FotoPilot
Bugs and requests
ShutterCount Mobile
Reported bugs
11 issues- 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
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- 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
Requested features
9 requests- 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)
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- 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
FotoPilot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ShutterCount Mobile
- Feature Level 6 to 7 Upgrade$1.99
- Live View Pack$5.00
- Plus Pack$7.00
FotoPilot
- FotoPilot Core7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- FotoPilot Pro$9.991 Month
- FotoPilot Pro Plus$14.991 Month
Questions
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