Comparison

ShutterCount Mobile vs DraftCamera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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)
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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History deduplication • Canon EOS camera management (date/time sync, owner name editing, copyright information setting, outdated firmware warning, IPTC export/import) • Raw copyright information display and secure personal data wiping for Canons CERTIFIED CAMERAS USB connection (requires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.

About

DraftCamera

Features
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DraftCamera is a voice-controlled camera app that lets you shoot and adjust key camera settings hands-free. Customize your own voice commands, create voice-activated presets, and keep shooting smoothly in real-world situations. Key features Voice shutter: take photos with your chosen command (default: “Cheese”) Voice controls: zoom in/out, flash on/off/auto, timer (e.g., 3s / 10s), switch front/back camera Burst mode and photo format switching (HEIF / JPEG / ProRAW on supported devices) Presets: save a full set of camera settings and recall them instantly by voice Reliable for daily use: designed to handle interruptions/backgrounding and monitor storage to reduce failures Free trial + Unlimited You can take up to 30 photos for free. Unlock unlimited photos with a one-time in-app purchase (includes Restore Purchases). Notes Speech recognition uses Apple’s Speech Recognition APIs; an internet connection may be required depending on your device/language setup. Shutter sound suppression availability depends on device/region and iOS support. Privacy No accounts. No ads. No analytics. App settings are stored on-device. Photos are saved to your Photo Library. Voice input is used only for real-time command recognition. Terms of Use : https://zaseeta.com/about/term-of-use/ Privacy Policy : https://zaseeta.com/about/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

ShutterCount Mobile4 screens
DraftCamera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DraftCamera at Free against ShutterCount Mobile's $9.99. ShutterCount Mobile's advantage is chart position (#31 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DraftCamera is free to download; ShutterCount Mobile costs $9.99 up front. ShutterCount Mobile sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and DraftCamera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShutterCount Mobile ships an update every 3 months, DraftCamera every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
ShutterCount Mobile versus DraftCamera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutterCount MobileDraftCamera
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (66 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings66 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDIRE Studioshimizu kazuyuki

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

DraftCamera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ShutterCount Mobile

One-time3
  • Feature Level 6 to 7 Upgrade$1.99
  • Live View Pack$5.00
  • Plus Pack$7.00
1 purchases

DraftCamera

One-time1
  • Unlimited Photo Capture$4.99

Questions

Is ShutterCount Mobile free?
ShutterCount Mobile costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DraftCamera free?
DraftCamera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShutterCount Mobile or DraftCamera have ads?
Neither ShutterCount Mobile nor DraftCamera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShutterCount Mobile or DraftCamera?
ShutterCount Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and DraftCamera every 5 months. Most recently, ShutterCount Mobile was updated on October 20, 2026 and DraftCamera on October 14, 2026.

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