Comparison

ShutterCount Mobile vs ShutterStat

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

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deduplication • Canon EOS camera management (date/time sync, owner name editing, copyright information setting, outdated firmware warning, IPTC export/import) • Raw copyright information display and secure personal data wiping for Canons CERTIFIED CAMERAS USB connection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

ShutterStat

Features
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ShutterStat for Sony Ever wondered how much life is left in your digital camera? Whether you are buying a used body, selling your trusted gear, or just curious about your photography stats, ShutterStat provides the precise actuation count in seconds. Many mirrorless and DSLR cameras store the total shutter activations alongside EXIF metadata of every image. This app reads that hidden data to give you an accurate "odometer" reading of your camera's mechanical shutter. Key Features: No-frills Interface: Simply select an unedited JPG or RAW file that has been taken by your camera. Instant Results: View Shutter Count and remaining Shutter Life for your camera instantly. Shooting Memory: Keep track of the use of your camera with the readout history. Sales Tool: Build trust by including the "mileage" of your camera in your for-sale ad. Privacy Guarantee: Stay in control as your images are processed locally - no photos are stored or shared. Supported cameras: The following series of camera models are supported: Canon Mirrorless (R5, R6, R6II, R6III, R8, R10; Canon DSLR (1D Mark III, 1Ds Mark III); Fujifilm Medium Format; Fujifilm APS-C Mirrorless; Fujifilm X100 Series; Nikon Full-Frame Z-Series; Nikon APS-C Z-Series; Nikon Full-Frame DSLR; Nikon APS-C DSLR; Nikon 1-Series; Nikon Coolpix A; Pentax DSLR; Pentax Q-Series; Pentax Compact Cameras; Sony Alpha (α) Full-Frame Mirrorless; Sony Alpha (α) APS-C Mirrorless; Sony Alpha (α) Full-Frame DSLR and SLT; Sony Alpha (α) APS-C DSLR and SLT; Sony Vlog and Cinema cameras; (Note: Some models may not report data reliably. For best results, use a recent, unedited JPG file.) How it Works: Take a photo with your digital camera. Transfer the file to your device (via SD card reader or wireless transfer). Select the file in the ShutterStat app. View your total shutter actuations instantly! Don't guess your camera’s health. Get the facts with the most reliable Shutter Count tool for digital photographers.

Screenshots

ShutterCount Mobile4 screens
ShutterStat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ShutterStat at Free against ShutterCount Mobile's $9.99. ShutterCount Mobile's advantage is chart position (#39 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

ShutterStat is free to download; ShutterCount Mobile costs $9.99 up front. ShutterCount Mobile sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ShutterStat 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, ShutterStat every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
ShutterCount Mobile versus ShutterStat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShutterCount MobileShutterStat
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (66 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings66 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#39 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB69 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDIRE StudioPeter Walkenhorst

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

ShutterStat

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

ShutterStat

One-time1
  • ShutterStat-S-Pro$2.99

Questions

Is ShutterCount Mobile free?
ShutterCount Mobile costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ShutterStat free?
ShutterStat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShutterCount Mobile or ShutterStat have ads?
Neither ShutterCount Mobile nor ShutterStat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShutterCount Mobile or ShutterStat?
ShutterCount Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and ShutterStat every 6 months. Most recently, ShutterCount Mobile was updated on November 6, 2026 and ShutterStat on November 9, 2026.

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